President calls for unity and peace in Eid-ul-Fitr message
2026-03-21
Eid-ul-Fitr Message Eid-ul-Fitr, celebrated upon the sighting of the new moon following a month of fasting observed by Muslims acrossContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 2,000 litres of diesel in Kotahena
2026-03-21
Kotahena Police have arrested a suspect who was transporting a large stock of diesel worth over Rs. 600,000 without aContinue Reading
Trump says US considering winding down war in Iran
2026-03-21
US President Donald Trump says “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down ourContinue Reading
Iran says tourist areas worldwide “not safe” for enemies -AP
2026-03-20
Iran has warned that public spaces such as parks, tourist sites and recreational areas around the world will not beContinue Reading
Wrong Plane, Mid-Air U-Turn: Major Blunder by Air India
2026-03-20
An Air India flight bound for Vancouver was forced to return to New Delhi mid-air after operating with an aircraftContinue Reading
Illegal ‘lunch sheet’ manufacturing factory raided in Bandaragama
2026-03-20
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have raided a factory in Bandaragama in the KalutaraContinue Reading
Insurance scheme introduced for pig farmers
2026-03-20
An insurance scheme for pig farmers has been introduced by the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board in collaboration with theContinue Reading
Two arrested with 720 litres of diesel hidden in Hanwella shop
2026-03-20
Two suspects were arrested with nearly 720 litres of diesel concealed inside a shop in the Ambulgama junction area ofContinue Reading
Action star Chuck Norris dies at 86
2026-03-20
Chuck Norris, martial arts icon and screen tough-guy, dies at 86 Chuck Norris, a martial arts champion who became aContinue Reading
Abduction case shocks Batticaloa: Woman rescued, another dead
2026-03-20
A 26-year-old woman was rescued in critical condition after being abducted, assaulted and thrown into a well in the NellikkaduContinue Reading
$1 rise = Rs 2: Sri Lanka to raise fuel prices soon
2026-03-20
Sri Lanka is set to increase fuel prices amid rising global oil costs and supply disruptions linked to the ongoingContinue Reading
Only 3 of 7 Sri Lankans cleared for IPL as of now : SLC
2026-03-20
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that players who have requested to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL)Continue Reading
Indian HC visits Udappuwa, highlights centuries‑old cultural ties
2026-03-20
High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, visited the Udappuwa village during his visit to Puttalam District on Tuesday (17), duringContinue Reading
Lanka Sathosa offers festive relief with 600 essential goods at reduced prices
2026-03-20
State-owned supermarket chain, ‘Lanka Sathosa’, has rolled out a special island‑wide sales promotion from today (20), aimed at providing consumersContinue Reading
Cabinet Committee on Public Service continuity convenes
2026-03-20
The inaugural meeting of the Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure the systematic functioning of the public service has held discussionsContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 16 districts
2026-03-20
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Southern and North-western provincesContinue Reading
Sathosa lorry case : Johnston and sons further remanded
2026-03-20
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, along with his two sons and three other suspects, has been ordered to be further remandedContinue Reading
PM informed of difficulties faced by children of transferred doctors entering schools
2026-03-20
A special discussion was held in Parliament between the Minister of Education, PM Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of the AssociationContinue Reading