Container owners allege congestion due to clearance delay at Colombo Port
2025-06-26
The Container Transport Owners Association alleges that a congestion has once again been reported at the Colombo Port, due toContinue Reading
Middle East crisis : Iranian Ambassador calls on FM
2025-06-26
The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alireza Delkhosh, has called on Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath for a discussionContinue Reading
Warning issued to Naval and fishing communities
2025-06-26
The Department of Meteorology has requested the Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant of strong winds and rough seasContinue Reading
About 50 mm of rain expected in some Provinces today
2025-06-26
Showers are expected in some provinces today, with fairly heavy falls of about 50 mm likely at some places, accordingContinue Reading
32 senior police officers transferred with immediate effect
2025-06-26
32 senior officers, including 9 DIGs transferred with immediate effect, Police said in a statement.
Death row pardon of Ex-Minister’s wife under scrutiny amid CID investigations
2025-06-25
The Attorney General’s Department on Wednesday cited the release of Mary Juliet Monica Fernando — wife of former Minister MilroyContinue Reading
UN Rights Chief visits Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna
2025-06-25
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, visited the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna on Wednesday, following theContinue Reading
Kottu, Watallappam among several unique Sri Lankan words added to Oxford Dictionary
2025-06-25
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several uniquely Sri Lankan words to its June 2025 update, marking a significantContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 25
2025-06-25
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
NPP establishes power in 02 Kalutara Local Councils
2025-06-25
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established power in the Palindanuwara and Walallawita Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Kalutara District. NPPContinue Reading
Ex-Govt officer jailed 22 years over tree felling permit bribe
2025-06-25
The Colombo High Court today sentenced a former land officer to 22 years of rigorous imprisonment for accepting a Rs.Continue Reading
GCE A/L examination : Important announcement
2025-06-25
The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be held from 10 NovemberContinue Reading
Residents of the East raise issues with UN Rights Chief
2025-06-25
A peaceful protest was held in Trincomalee today calling on the visiting UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, to addressContinue Reading
SL Parliament delegation in China for workshop
2025-06-25
A Parliamentary delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has visited ChinaContinue Reading
SJB secures local councils in Vavuniya and Ratnapura
2025-06-25
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Vengalacheddikulam Pradeshiya Sabha in the Vavuniya District and theContinue Reading
Joint letter to UN Rights Chief calls for accountability in Sri Lanka
2025-06-25
A joint letter by several Tamil political parties to the visiting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, hasContinue Reading
Bus fares reduced in Sri Lanka
2025-06-25
The National Transport Commission has announced that bus fares will be reduced by 2.5% with effect from July 1. ThisContinue Reading
Court orders to destroy Rs. 10 Mn worth of imported cosmetics
2025-06-25
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has ordered the destruction of a stock of imported cosmetics valued at approximately Rs. 10 million,Continue Reading