Canadian woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 181 Mn worth of Hashish
2025-07-22
A 37-year-old Canadian woman was arrested early this morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggleContinue Reading
Fuel tax only to be removed after CPC debt repayment – Minister
2025-07-22
The Rs. 50 tax on fuel will be removed once the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) debt—acquired by the Treasury underContinue Reading
Sajith urges wage hike for plantation workers
2025-07-22
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament that wages for plantation workers must be increased alongside the general minimum wage hike.Continue Reading
Today marks one of Earth’s shortest days on record
2025-07-22
Today, July 22, is expected to be one of the shortest days Earth has experienced since modern records began. ThisContinue Reading
Court issues new order on Kurukkalmadam mass grave
2025-07-22
The Kaluwanchikudy Magistrate’s Court on Monday (21) issued an order to the Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (CJMO) in Colombo toContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 July),Continue Reading
Strong winds : High risk alert for 11 districts
2025-07-22
The Department of Meteorology says strong winds of about 55-60 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopesContinue Reading
Deshabandu found guilty: Speaker’s full statement
2025-07-22
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today that the report of the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuse ofContinue Reading
Israel condemned by 25 nations over “inhumane killing” of Gaza civilians
2025-07-22
Twenty-five nations, including Britain, Canada and Japan, issued a joint statement on Monday with “a simple, urgent message: the warContinue Reading
President nominates Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as next Chief Justice
2025-07-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has nominated Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena to be the next Chief Justice of SriContinue Reading
Three arrested over three-wheeler thefts
2025-07-22
Three suspects involved in three-wheeler thefts have been arrested following a raid conducted by the Police in Polgasowita, Kahathuduwa onContinue Reading
Electricity trade unions to strike over Electricity (Amendment) Bill
2025-07-22
Electricity trade unions say they will engage in a strike today (22), by applying sick leave, to protest the SriContinue Reading
Two arrested with pistol & bullets in Dematagoda
2025-07-22
Two suspects have been arrested over the possession of an internationally manufactured pistol and 12 live ammunition in the DematagodaContinue Reading
Court orders to close Matara Nilwala River Park few days after opening
2025-07-22
The Matara Nilwala River Park, which was declared open last week (19), has been ordered to remain closed for aContinue Reading
Committee recommends to remove IGP Deshabandu
2025-07-22
The report of the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuse of power against suspended Inspector General of PoliceContinue Reading
15 Mn drug capsules destroyed on court order
2025-07-22
A stock of 15 million drug capsules that were confiscated as court assets following legal proceedings was destroyed at aContinue Reading
Naval & fishing communities warned of rough seas
2025-07-22
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rains and strong winds in sea areas around Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka & U.S. hold talks on continued cooperation in defence initiatives
2025-07-22
A discussion between Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and the Defence Attaché of the United StatesContinue Reading