President Anura pays last respects to MP Shanakiyan’s father
2025-11-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and several ministers of the National People’s Power (NPP) government visited the Jayaratne Respect Home inContinue Reading
Promises vs. Budget Reality: Sajith calls out Anura’s “Bag of Lies”
2025-11-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of presenting what he called a “bag of lies” insteadContinue Reading
“We’ll surrender” – Major breakthrough as 7 Sri Lankan drug traffickers contact authorities
2025-11-09
Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers hiding in the Middle East have expressed willingness to surrender to local authorities, Public SecurityContinue Reading
NPP promises: PM Harini reminds it’s a five-year plan
2025-11-09
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that this year’s Budget covers all sectors of the country, and that the GovernmentContinue Reading
KPMG highlights 4 key Indirect Tax proposals of Budget 2026
2025-11-09
KPMG Sri Lanka’s analysis of the 2026 Budget highlights several significant indirect tax proposals aimed at broadening the tax baseContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host 16th National Cyber Security Conference on Nov. 12
2025-11-09
The 16th National Cyber Security Conference of Sri Lanka will be held on Nov. 12, 2025, at the Water’s EdgeContinue Reading
SL Customs collects record Rs. 27.7bn in a single day, annual target achievable next week
2025-11-09
Sri Lanka Customs says this year’s expected revenue could be achieved within the next three days. Customs Director Chandan PunchihewaContinue Reading
Four, including 8-year-old child killed in separate accidents
2025-11-09
In the past 24 hours, four people — including an eight‑year‑old child — have died in separate traffic accidents inContinue Reading
2025 A/L exams to begin tomorrow at 2,362 centers nationwide
2025-11-09
The 2025 General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Advanced Level Examination will begin tomorrow at 2,362 examination centers nationwide, the DepartmentContinue Reading
Important notice for Aswesuma beneficiaries
2025-11-09
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the annual Aswesuma data updates have now begun. The board stated that familiesContinue Reading
Worker remittances surge past US$ 6 billion in 2025
2025-11-09
Foreign Worker remittances to Sri Lanka increased to US $712 million in October 2025, up 21.2% from US $587.7 millionContinue Reading
5-year-old boy drowns in hotel swimming pool
2025-11-09
A five-year-old boy from Dalugama, Kelaniya, has died after drowning in a hotel swimming pool in the Avudangawa area, withinContinue Reading
Pilot project launched to trap plastic waste in Colombo canals
2025-11-09
A pilot project to install “Plastic Loops” in major canals of Colombo to trap plastic waste was launched on NovemberContinue Reading
Gun found in car that fled police in Wattala; two arrested
2025-11-09
Two suspects have been arrested after police recovered a firearm and ammunition from a car that ignored police orders toContinue Reading
Weather today: Thundershowers after 1 pm
2025-11-09
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 November 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Cardinal Ranjith slams UNFPA-backed sex education plan for Sri Lankan children
2025-11-09
Colombo — Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has voiced concern over what he described as an “inappropriate sexual educationContinue Reading
Vijitha Herath explores healthcare investment and medical tourism ties in Saudi Arabia
2025-11-08
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath meets Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group leadership in Saudi Arabia. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath metContinue Reading
DS ‘Ninnada’ marks 20 years; Mahamaya Girls’ College takes top spot
2025-11-08
The 20th edition of “Ninnada”, the inter-school media festival organised by the Media Circle of D. S. Senanayake College,Continue Reading