South African sentenced to life over 2021 narcotics case
2025-06-25
A South African national who was arrested and remanded over the possession of narcotics at the Katunayake Airport in 2021Continue Reading
New Task Force to tackle incidents of ragging
2025-06-25
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training has appointed a National Task Force to eliminate ragging, harassment, andContinue Reading
Protest calling for justice for Jaffna’s Chemmani mass grave enters third day
2025-06-25
A peaceful protest calling for justice for the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna entered its third day today. The peacefulContinue Reading
Neurosurgeon accused of conducting surgeries on brain-dead patients
2025-06-25
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has been informed that Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a specialist neurosurgeon at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, hadContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (25 June),Continue Reading
BOI responds to allegations by Singapore‐based manufacturing company
2025-06-25
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has denied imposing any export restrictions on a Singapore‐based manufacturing company, respondingContinue Reading
Middle East crisis : 5 Updates from Foreign Ministry
2025-06-25
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment continues to closely follow developments across the Middle East, especially in IranContinue Reading
Sajith meets UN Rights Chief : Highlights key concerns, including media freedom
2025-06-25
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emphasized the urgent need for a constitutional amendment with a broader focus on human rights andContinue Reading
Prescriptions for unavailable drugs : GMOA seeks guidelines
2025-06-25
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has requested urgent intervention from the Ministry of Health to issue clear guidelines onContinue Reading
22 Uni students suspended for ragging after Viral Video
2025-06-25
The academic activities of 22 students from the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in Oluvil have been suspended overContinue Reading
Middle East crisis : CPC assures no fuel shortage
2025-06-25
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there will be no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka due to theContinue Reading
Tax awareness program conducted for Parliamentarians
2025-06-25
An awareness programme on taxation, including online tax return submission, has been held for Members of Parliament. According to aContinue Reading
Two youths shot dead in Middeniya
2025-06-25
The bodies of two youths, shot dead, have been found in the Thorayaya area in Middeniya. According to the Police,Continue Reading
Wimal’s NFF urges UN to prevent escalation of Iran-Israel conflict
2025-06-25
The National Freedom Front (NFF) led by former MP Wimal Weerawansa has handed over a letter to the United NationsContinue Reading
4-in-4 NPP’s tie-break luck stays unbeaten – Opposition 0
2025-06-25
The National People’s Power (NPP) has once again secured control of a local council through a tie-break draw—this time atContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Rs. 50 Million Foreign Job Scam
2025-06-25
A 37-year-old resident of Dehiwala has been arrested by the Colombo Central Division Criminal Investigation Unit in connection with aContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers will occur at times
2025-06-25
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JUNE 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 June 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Nelumwewa hot springs in Polonnaruwa to be developed under Clean Sri Lanka
2025-06-24
A development project has been proposed to improve the area surrounding the Nelumwewa hot springs in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, with theContinue Reading