Sri Lankan jailed for 37 years in Australia
2024-12-19
A remorseless killer who fatally attacked his wife with a hatchet in front of their children has been jailed forContinue Reading
14 yr old girl dies due to electrocution
2024-12-19
A 14-year-old girl was reported dead due to electrocution in the Nawagattegama area last night. The Police said the childContinue Reading
13 dead as Navy speed boat hits ferry in India
2024-12-19
Thirteen people, including an officer of the Indian Navy and two contractual naval employees, were killed when a naval speedboatContinue Reading
Five arrested as two brothels raided in Mount Lavinia
2024-12-19
Two brothels operated under the guise of Ayurvedic Spas have been raided on Beach Road and near Maliban Junction inContinue Reading
Excise Dept to introduce low-cost alcohol bottle
2024-12-19
Sri Lanka’s Excise Department is considering introducing a low-cost alcohol product as an alternative to illicit liquor. The Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading
Trump: Canada becoming 51st state ‘great idea’
2024-12-19
President-elect Trump went after Canada early Wednesday, asking why the U.S. provides its northern neighbor with subsidies and suggesting itContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Thursday
2024-12-19
The low-pressure area in the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move further northwestwards towards the north Tamil NaduContinue Reading
Unfinished sections of Central Expressway : President discusses with China
2024-12-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government for its support during debt restructuring as well asContinue Reading
WATCH : Driver arrested for Wrong-Way Journey on Southern Expressway
2024-12-18
A man was arrested near the Welipenna service area on the Southern Expressway after driving a vehicle in the wrongContinue Reading
Vehicle imports phase 1 : Gazette issued
2024-12-18
A gazette notification has been issued specifying the types of vehicles permitted for import under the first category, effective fromContinue Reading
Allowance for students : Supplementary Estimate passed
2024-12-18
Supplementary Estimate to provide allowance for school children passed in Parliament without a vote today (18). The relevant debateContinue Reading
GCE O/L exam 2024 : Dates announced
2024-12-18
The Department of Examinations announced this afternoon (18) that the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will be held in March. ExaminationsContinue Reading
Israeli Soldier wanted for War Crimes located in Colombo: NGO urges Sri Lanka to act
2024-12-18
The Hind Rajab Foundation has identified Gal Ferenbook, an Israeli soldier accused of war crimes, residing in Colombo. The FoundationContinue Reading
Economy & Taxes : 5 key points from President’s speech
2024-12-18
Will Ensure that the 2022-23 Crisis Never Recurs in Our Country President says addressing Parliament “Yesterday, we engaged in aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka T20I squad for New Zealand tour announced
2024-12-18
Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 The following 16-member national men’s squad has been selected by the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Probe ordered into Sabaragmuwa Uni students falling ill after vaccination
2024-12-18
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has directed authorities to investigate and submit a report regarding an incident where seven second-year studentsContinue Reading
Namal challenges Minister over Law exam allegations
2024-12-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has requested the government to conduct a probe if there is aContinue Reading
Justice Minister and Ajith P. Perera clash over legal titles
2024-12-18
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara and Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera clashed in Parliament today over their respective designations as legalContinue Reading