G.L. Peiris summoned to Bribery Commission
2026-10-19
Former Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris says he has been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading
Gammanpila challenges anti-terrorism Bill and court order on monks
2026-10-19
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging certain provisions of the Protection of theContinue Reading
Akurana accident: Driver arrested as death toll reaches four
2026-10-19
The driver of the cement lorry involved in the multi-vehicle collision in the Akurana area today (19), which claimed fourContinue Reading
Microfinance loans under scrutiny over excessive interest rates
2026-10-19
Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has called for the speedy implementation of theContinue Reading
“I was misled” – Maithri apologizes, reveals what went wrong with Gnanasara Thera’s presidential pardon
2026-10-19
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has claimed that officials at the Presidential Secretariat misled him during the process of granting aContinue Reading
Akurana tragedy: New CCTV footage reveals terrifying moments before crash
2026-10-19
Sensitive CCTV footage has emerged showing the cement truck involved in the deadly Akurana accident pushing a motorcycle at highContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Tusker ‘Agbo’ found safe and healthy in Nachchaduwa Reserve
2026-10-19
Sri Lankan Tusker ‘Agbo’ has been found safe and in good health in the Nachchaduwa Tank Reserve following a jointContinue Reading
26-year-old arrested over attempt to sell leopard tooth for Rs. 50,000
2026-10-19
A 26-year-old suspect arrested for attempting to sell a leopard tooth for Rs. 50,000 in Matara has been released onContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (19), compared to last Friday, with the USContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued for six provinces and four districts
2026-10-19
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in several parts of Sri Lanka, valid until 1.00Continue Reading
Four killed, several injured in multi-vehicle collision in Akurana
2026-10-19
At least four people have been killed and several others injured following a major road accident involving multiple vehicles inContinue Reading
Army and wildlife officers continue search for missing elephant Agbo
2026-10-19
Search operations to locate the injured elephant ‘Agbo’ are continuing today (19), with Sri Lanka Army personnel and wildlife officersContinue Reading
Sri Lankan woman gives birth aboard flight from Kuwait to Colombo
2026-10-19
A Sri Lankan woman has given birth to a baby boy aboard a Jazeera Airways flight travelling from Kuwait toContinue Reading
Major accident reported in Akurana, Kandy (Video)
2026-10-19
At least four people have been killed and several others injured following a major road accident involving multiple vehicles inContinue Reading
Four arrested in India over attempt to smuggle 137 kg of crystal meth to Sri Lanka
2026-10-19
Indian authorities have seized 137 kg of crystal methamphetamine intended to be smuggled into Sri Lanka through a maritime route,Continue Reading
Five more arrested in connection with shooting of Tusker ‘Kawantissa’
2026-10-19
Five more suspects have been arrested during a joint operation conducted by wildlife authorities and Police in connection with theContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines warns public of fake mobile app scam
2026-10-19
SriLankan Airlines has issued a warning to passengers over fraudulent mobile applications impersonating the airline, urging the public to avoidContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19), comparedContinue Reading