Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested
2024-10-23
Former Minister Johnston Fernando was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today in connection with the alleged use ofContinue Reading
10 Iranians sentenced to life in Sri Lanka
2024-10-23
The Negombo High Court has sentenced to life 10 foreigners on charges of drug trafficking. The group was sentenced forContinue Reading
Supreme court rejects YouTuber Ashen’s petition
2024-10-23
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today rejected a petition filed by YouTuber Ashen Senarathna challenging the National Election Commission’sContinue Reading
Rehan requests authorities to stop illegal Israeli activities in Sri Lanka
2024-10-23
Former Weligama Mayor and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Rehan Jayawickrema has raised concerns over the threats to Sri LankaContinue Reading
New mobile coconut sales programme launched
2024-10-23
A mobile coconut sales programme has been launched by the Ministry of Plantations to provide consumers with coconuts at affordableContinue Reading
Dilshan ready to play “Dilscoop in Politics”
2024-10-23
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan has expressed hope of engaging in clean politics, stating that one day he willContinue Reading
Advisory for heavy rain issued to 11 districts
2024-10-23
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for heavy rains in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provincesContinue Reading
Israel building in Arugam Bay : Police reveal more details on threat
2024-10-23
The surge in Israeli tourists and the occupation of a building in the Arugam Bay area has prompted the USContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-10-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee largely remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Oct 23), compared to Tuesday. Continue Reading
Sureties in Hot Water: Rs. 9 Million Fine after Accused missing
2024-10-23
The Colombo High Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 09 million on the three sureties of a person identifiedContinue Reading
Arrest warrant issued for Johnston Fernando while at CID
2024-10-23
The Colombo High Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Minister Johnston Fernando after he failed to appear inContinue Reading
Security of foreign tourists in Sri Lanka : Statement from Police
2024-10-23
Sri Lanka Police will implement a special security programme centred on tourists visiting Sri Lanka during the upcoming holiday season.Continue Reading
Student dies after falling off Kelaniya Uni building
2024-10-23
A male student has been reported dead after falling from the upper floor of the C.W.W. Kannangara Hostel at KelaniyaContinue Reading
UN reaffirms commitment to Sri Lanka’s development initiatives
2024-10-23
The United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) for Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche has reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to assist Sri LankaContinue Reading
Two injured in Ratmalana shooting
2024-10-23
Two persons have been injured in a shooting incident reported at the Ratmalana Railway Yard early this morning. The PoliceContinue Reading
US warns of Credible Threat of Attack in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
2024-10-23
The US Embassy in Colombo has issued a travel warning for American citizens, advising against travel to Arugam Bay inContinue Reading
Weather today : Rain for several areas including Kandy
2024-10-23
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 OCTOBER 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 October 2024 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
New Passports : Minister updates new situation
2024-10-23
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath said that the passport issue has now been resolved with some 50,000 passports set toContinue Reading
