Kalutara South shooting victim identified as businessman
2026-05-28
The victim in the shooting incident reported in Kalutara South today (28) has been identified as a businessman from theContinue Reading
14 Chinese nationals intercepted at BIA with Rs. 20.7M worth of cigarettes
2026-05-28
Sri Lanka Customs officers at Katunayake Airport (BIA) have intercepted 14 Chinese nationals attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes valued atContinue Reading
Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises
2026-05-28
The World Health Organization on Saturday, May 17, declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a PublicContinue Reading
Nearly 15,000 Dansal registered for Vesak Poya
2026-05-28
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) says nearly 15,000 dansal have been registered across Sri Lanka for Vesak Poya, itContinue Reading
Giant Messi statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
2026-05-28
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is “swaying inContinue Reading
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they targeted a US air base
2026-05-28
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said they launched an attack targeting an American air base, which they say wasContinue Reading
Elephant found dead in cultivation well in Medawachchiya
2026-05-28
Wildlife officials have reported the discovery of a dead elephant in a cultivation well at Kikilige Wewa, in Lunupahichchawa villageContinue Reading
President urges unity and compassion on Eid al‑Adha
2026-05-28
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today marked the observance of Eid al‑Adha, calling on citizens to embrace the values of peace,Continue Reading
Six Chinese nationals arrested for illegal gambling in Colpetty
2026-05-28
Colpetty Police arrested six foreign nationals for engaging in gambling without a license at a nightclub on Galle Road lastContinue Reading
PM Harini calls for compassionate doctors as Expert Committee meets
2026-05-28
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the need to add aContinue Reading
Man shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kalutara South
2026-05-28
A resident of Kalutara South has been reported dead after being shot by unidentified gunmen early this morning (28). AccordingContinue Reading
Sajith calls for national action on menstrual equity
2026-05-28
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day today (28) by urging urgent reforms to tackle period poverty andContinue Reading
Italy’s top court rules against tourist refused tap water in Dolomites hotel
2026-05-28
A tourist’s simple request for a glass of tap water at a hotel restaurant in the Italian Dolomites has culminatedContinue Reading
Police probe cyber threats using IGP’s name
2026-05-28
Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a cyber‑threat and extortion email network operating under the name of theContinue Reading
About 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-05-28
The prevailing showery condition over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka is expected to continue, according to the Department ofContinue Reading
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman
2026-05-28
US President Donald Trump has threatened possible military action against Oman while speaking about ongoing negotiations linked to the StraitContinue Reading
‘Donald Trump’ Buffalo headed to Zoo after viral fame saves it
2026-05-28
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed “Donald Trump” because of its blond tuft of hair, has reportedly been sparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka secures US$695 million IMF Tranche
2026-05-28
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund FacilityContinue Reading