Illegal vehicle case : Former Minister’s son-in-law appears in court
2025-07-24
The son-in-law of former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena appeared before the Matugama Magistrate’s Court in connection with a case involving aContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Supreme Court orders $1 Billion payout in X‑Press Pearl case
2025-07-24
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled today that the owners of the X‑Press Pearl cargo ship must compensate the countryContinue Reading
Emirates announces 17,000+ Jobs Globally
2025-07-24
Emirates Group is to recruit 17,300 people this year across 350 roles. The hiring drive will support growing operations atContinue Reading
WATCH : President’s special address to Parliament on Educational Reforms
2025-07-24
President delivers a key statement outlining the government’s proposed education reforms — highlighting future plans, policy shifts, and national prioritiesContinue Reading
SC defers sentencing in contempt case against Immigration Chief
2025-07-24
The Supreme Court has deferred its decision on the contempt of court case against Controller General of Immigration and Emigration,Continue Reading
Weather : Strong winds across several provinces & districts
2025-07-24
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level weather alert for strong winds affecting multiple regions of Sri Lanka dueContinue Reading
SJB wins Chairmanship of controversial Weligama PS
2025-07-24
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has confirmed its control of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha and secured the chairmanship, following aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka drops two spots in Global Safety Rankings
2025-07-24
Sri Lanka has dropped two places in the latest global safety rankings, according to the Safety Index by Country 2025Continue Reading
Gun Misfire Foils Assassination Attempt on Health Official in Dehiwala
2025-07-24
An unidentified individual on a motorcycle attempted to open fire at a health administrative official near the S. de S.Continue Reading
Robberies : Two suspects arrested in separate raids
2025-07-24
The Maharagama Police and Western Province Northern Crimes Division have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with a series ofContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers will occur at times
2025-07-24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 July 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
National Media Policy Draft : Now Public
2025-07-24
The draft of the National Media Policy has been published in Sinhala, Tamil, and English languages for open comments onContinue Reading
Hrithik Roshan to Headline City of Dreams opening replacing SRK
2025-07-24
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has been confirmed as the new headliner for the much-anticipated event at City of Dreams SriContinue Reading
Can shops add 2.5% fee for Card Use ? CBSL replies
2025-07-23
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has clarified that merchants are not legally permitted to charge an additional fee—such asContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 23
2025-07-23
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
WHO raises concern about spread of Chikungunya virus
2025-07-23
The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borneContinue Reading
Unlawful Aragalaya arrest : SC to hear Nuwan Bopage’s petition
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Nuwan Bopage, who allegesContinue Reading
ADB trims Sri Lanka’s growth outlook for FY2026
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been modestly reduced, according to the Asian Development Bank’s latest Asian DevelopmentContinue Reading