Drug bust : Indian Navy intercepts two Sri Lankan fishing vessels
2024-11-29
Two Sri Lankan-flagged fishing vessels were intercepted by Indian authorities in the Arabian Sea while smuggling narcotics, resulting in theContinue Reading
Ten envoys present credentials to President
2024-11-29
Nine newly appointed ambassadors and one high commissioner to Sri Lanka officially presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Friday
2024-11-29
Deep depression; The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal, located about 240 km northeast of Trincomalee and 290kmContinue Reading
Corruption in Sports institutions : Sports Minister makes public request
2024-11-28
Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage urged the public to directly report incidents of fraud and corruption withinContinue Reading
Principal & Teacher remanded over Ampara Madrasa students’ tragic death
2024-11-28
The acting Magistrate of Samanthurai has remanded the principal and a teacher until December 2 over the tragic deaths ofContinue Reading
Deep Depression : Weather forecast for the next 36 hours
2024-11-28
The Met Department says the influence of the Deep Depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal on Sri Lanka’s weatherContinue Reading
Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
2024-11-28
Australia’s parliament has passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice toContinue Reading
Drug smuggling : Seven Iranians sentenced to life by Colombo HC
2024-11-28
Seven Iranian nationals have been sentenced to life for transporting over 425 kilos of heroin by boat in the seasContinue Reading
Several records broken as Sri Lanka slumps to 42 All Out in Durban
2024-11-28
Sri Lanka’s cricket team faced a historic setback in Test cricket, recording their lowest-ever total of 42 in the firstContinue Reading
Flood warnings extended to several areas
2024-11-28
The flood warnings issued due to the rising water levels of Mundeni Aru, Mahawelia River, Heda Oya, and Deduru OyaContinue Reading
SLMC founder chairman Cegu Isadean passes away
2024-11-28
Founder Chairman of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Cegu Isadean has passed away at the age of 89. ItContinue Reading
Vehicle number plates : Notice from Motor Traffic Department
2024-11-28
The issuance of vehicle number plates, which was previously delayed, has resumed at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT). IssuingContinue Reading
Karaitivu flood accident : Tractor assistant surrenders to Police
2024-11-28
The assistant of the tractor that was swept away in flood waters in Karaitivu in Ampara and was reported missingContinue Reading
Landslide warnings issued to 09 districts extended
2024-11-28
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warnings issued to 09 districts until 04.00 pm tomorrow (29Continue Reading
Sri Lanka reiterates commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention
2024-11-28
Sri Lanka has reiterated its long-standing commitment to the full, effective, and non-discriminatory implementation of the provisions of the ChemicalContinue Reading
Army rescues three people trapped in Kobeigane due to floods
2024-11-28
Three people who were trapped in the Adampan area of Kobeigane in the North Western Province due to floods haveContinue Reading
Court recalls warrant against MP Archchuna Ramanathan
2024-11-28
Colombo Additional Magistrate Keminda Perera has recalled the warrant issued for Jaffna MP Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan for failing to appearContinue Reading
President and World Bank Chief discuss Sri Lanka’s future development priorities
2024-11-28
President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Ajay Banga has announced that Sri Lanka has been selected as one ofContinue Reading