Nearly 300 Police officers suspended so far in 2025
2025-08-01
Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, says around 300 Police officers have been suspended since January to date, over variousContinue Reading
Severe turbulence on Delta flight sends several to hospitals
2025-08-01
Some passengers were terrified, convinced the plane was going down. One seasoned traveler said it was the roughest flight he’dContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several provinces today
2025-08-01
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the North-Central, Uva, Eastern, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Kurunegala,Continue Reading
Harsha applauds 20% Tariff status, calls to tear down Trade Barriers
2025-08-01
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has welcomed the confirmation that US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports remain at 20%,Continue Reading
Attempted Shooting foiled after Gun Misfires Twice
2025-08-01
An attempted shooting of a fisherman at the Dodanduwa Fishery Harbour in Hikkaduwa was thwarted after the assailant’s firearm misfiredContinue Reading
US cuts tariff on Sri Lankan goods to 20%
2025-08-01
In a significant development for Sri Lankan exporters, the United States has officially confirmed that Sri Lanka’s reciprocal tariff rateContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s North East among Lonely Planet’s best places to go in August 2025
2025-08-01
The North East of Sri Lanka is among the best places to go in August 2025, according to the leadingContinue Reading
August: No fuel price change in Sri Lanka
2025-07-31
Fuel prices will not be revised and remain unchanged for the month of August.
Seatbelts Now Mandatory for Rear Passengers on Expressways
2025-07-31
From tomorrow (August 1), all passengers in the rear seats of light vehicles travelling on expressways will be required toContinue Reading
SC to hear appeal against releasing Premalal Jayasekara from Death Penalty
2025-07-31
The Supreme Court today (July 31) granted permission to hear an appeal seeking to invalidate the verdict delivered by theContinue Reading
What did the President say to the business community in the Maldives?
2025-07-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Forum in the Maldives yesterday, aimed at inviting the Maldivian businessContinue Reading
India funds Sri Lanka rail project: USD 2.5M released under USD 14.89M grant
2025-07-31
The Government of India has released the first payment of approximately USD 2.5 million (LKR 770 million) for a majorContinue Reading
Chinese Ambassador hails PLA’s legacy and growing China-Sri Lanka military ties
2025-07-31
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, commemorated the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s LiberationContinue Reading
01 Aug : Warm weather alert for 12 districts
2025-07-31
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and MonaragalaContinue Reading
“Our finances are strong & Stable” : SLC denies claims
2025-07-31
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has refuted recent claims circulating on social media suggesting a financial crisis within the organization, statingContinue Reading
Is Arugam Bay in Tel Aviv and not Sri Lanka? Foreign tourist asks (Video)
2025-07-31
International DJ, Tom Monagle, has raised concerns over the increasing presence of Israeli nationals and businesses in Arugam Bay, SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka has arrested over 120,000 people for drug-related offences this year
2025-07-31
The Ministry of Public Security says 788 persons were apprehended over drug-related offences during a special islandwide raid conducted yesterdayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s June external sector performance : 7 Key Highlights
2025-07-31
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the external sector of the Sri Lankan economy remained robust in theContinue Reading