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
The Fear of Knowing: Why Millions of Sri Lankans are Ignoring Diabetes Until It’s Too Late
2026-10-19
When legendary choreographer Kalasuri Channa Wijewardena recently took to screens showing off his trademark energy and fluid movement, it wasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first insulin manufacturing factory to begin production in 2027
2026-10-19
Sri Lanka’s first insulin manufacturing factory, established at an investment of over Rs. 3 billion, is expected to commence productionContinue Reading
Sajith raises concerns over possible HSBC Global Service Centre exit from Sri Lanka
2026-10-19
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over reports that the HSBC Global Service Centre may relocate its operations fromContinue Reading
Sri Lanka earns over US$ 2.2 Bn in tourism revenue in first nine months of 2026
2026-10-19
Sri Lanka has earned more than US$ 2,000 million in tourism revenue during the nine-month period from January to SeptemberContinue Reading
Navy arrests 55 suspects over illegal fishing and suspected drug smuggling
2026-10-19
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 55 individuals in connection with illegal fishing activities and suspected narcotics smuggling during operationsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka promotes ready-to-invest projects at Malaysia investment expo
2026-10-19
Sri Lanka has showcased investment opportunities in several key sectors, including energy, tourism, technology and manufacturing, at the 6th SelangorContinue Reading
Harshana Rajakaruna denies links to firearms suspect, warns of legal action
2026-10-19
Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna has condemned media reports suggesting a connection between him and an individual arrested with firearms byContinue Reading
Heavy rain exceeding 75 mm forecast for several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-10-19
Heavy showers exceeding 75 mm are forecast in parts of Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as Kurunegala,Continue Reading
Could tattoos and long hair land you in jail? Saliya Pieris raises alarm over new Bill
2026-10-18
Former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President, President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris, has raised serious concerns over the government’s proposedContinue Reading
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escapes assassination attempt in Mumbai
2026-10-18
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped a shooting attack in Mumbai on Sunday (October 18), after unidentified gunmen opened fireContinue Reading
Five high-powered motorcycles seized by Police
2026-10-18
Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in Jaffna after discovering five high-powered motorcycles concealed inside a house in the KopayContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with two firearms over shooting of iconic tusker Kavantissa
2026-10-18
Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting iconic Sri Lankan tusker Kavantissa, who died on October 16 after receivingContinue Reading
Free Gnanasara Thera or we may have to elect a new President: Balangoda Kassapa Thera
2026-10-18
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who was hospitalized on Saturday (October 17), returned to the protest at Viharamahadevi Park in ColomboContinue Reading
Karu warns of consequences as Sri Lanka falls short of economic targets
2026-10-18
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has raised concerns over Sri Lanka’s progress in implementing the Economic Transformation Act of 2024, warningContinue Reading