From travel bag to drug bag: 8kg of kush seized at BIA
2026-01-25
A 37-year-old man has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport with more than 8 kilograms of kush, police said.Continue Reading
Woman found murdered in Beragala forest reserve
2026-01-25
A 46-year-old woman has been found murdered in the Mahaoya police division, with her body discovered in a forest reserveContinue Reading
Three arrested at BIA with Rs. 134 million worth narcotics
2026-01-25
Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested in the early hours of today (25) by Airport Customs officers and officials ofContinue Reading
Weather today: Afternoon showers expected in several areas
2026-01-25
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Car flips on Southern Expressway: One dead, two injured
2026-01-25
A woman was killed and two others injured in a road accident on the Southern Expressway on Saturday evening, police said.Continue Reading
First reaction from Scotland after receiving surprise T20 World Cup slot
2026-01-25
Scotland have confirmed their participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following an invitation from the International Cricket Council,Continue Reading
Vesak Festival to be held on May 30
2026-01-24
The Vesak Festival for 2026 will be held on May 30, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local GovernmentContinue Reading
Suspect wanted under Red Notice brought back to Sri Lanka
2026-01-24
Following direct discussions held by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High CommissionContinue Reading
Bangladesh replaced : Official ICC Statement released
2026-01-24
The ICC has announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. It was formallyContinue Reading
ICC Chaos: Pakistan awaits PM call after Bangladesh removal
2026-01-24
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has strongly opposed reports that Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland at the ICCContinue Reading
ICC informs Bangladesh of final decision on T20 World Cup 2026 spot
2026-01-24
Bangladesh have been replaced by Scotland at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following their reported refusal to playContinue Reading
Dialog Brings the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Closer to Sri Lankans
2026-01-24
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, hosted an event to mark the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World CupContinue Reading
EPF vs pension for private sector: deputy minister clarifies
2026-01-24
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe says the government is paying attention to introducing a pension scheme for employees inContinue Reading
Sajith gives update on latest round of SJB–UNP talks
2026-01-24
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) held another round of discussions today, which the OppositionContinue Reading
70% of Rs. 50,000 Cyclone Ditwah allowance disbursed: PMD
2026-01-24
The President’s Media Division (PMD) says 70% of the Rs. 50,000 allowance approved by the government to help families affectedContinue Reading
Parliament Deputy Secretary General placed on suspension
2026-01-24
The Parliamentary has decided to suspend Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, withContinue Reading
Island-wide doctors’ strike continues for second day
2026-01-24
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the island-wide doctors’ strike entered its second day today (24) as the governmentContinue Reading
7 arrested with 876kg of illegal shark fish in Sri Lanka
2026-01-24
Seven fishermen were arrested with more than 870 kilograms of illegal shark fish during a special operation conducted at theContinue Reading