Govt announces housing loans, pension plans for migrant workers
2026-01-06
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, says that in 2026, Sri Lanka entered into severalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Railways restarts Pulathisi, Ella Odyssey, and School trains
2026-01-06
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the resumption of the Pulathisi Intercity Express Train and the Ella Odyssey tourist train, asContinue Reading
Colombo Mayor takes 40M ladder ride, Promises stronger Fire Services
2026-01-06
Colombo Mayor, Vraîe Cally Balthazaar, engaged in an inspection tour of the Colombo Fire Brigade on Monday (Jan 05). DuringContinue Reading
Energy Minister assures 30% cut in electricity tariffs within 03 years
2026-01-06
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured that the government will implement its promise of reducing electricity tariffs. Addressing theContinue Reading
Five dead after drinking suspected illegal substance, police say
2026-01-06
At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa–Marawila area, police said.Continue Reading
Anuradhapura house fire : Death toll increases to 3
2026-01-06
The death toll in a house fire reported in the Galenbidunuwewa area of Anuradhapura today has increased to three. AccordingContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate moves to Rs. 313
2026-01-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06 Jan),Continue Reading
Landslide warnings issued to four districts
2026-01-06
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings to four districts, effective until 08.30 am tomorrow (Jan 07). Continue Reading
Two arrested over fake Rs. 10 million lottery scam
2026-01-06
Two suspects have been arrested for deceiving the public through the fake lottery scheme ‘Dialog Mega Wasana’ on social media,Continue Reading
Police officer apologizes to journalist over unlawful arrest
2026-01-06
Chief Inspector Niyomal Fernando of the Cinnamon Garden Police Station has formally apologized to journalist Kalpa Gunaratne, following allegations thatContinue Reading
Estate workers protest over unsafe housing in Kandapola
2026-01-06
A group of employees from estates in the Kandapola area staged a protest march yesterday (Jan 05), calling on theContinue Reading
Kataragama Devalaya Nilame defends gold sale plan
2026-01-06
The Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Thilina Madushanka, has clarified his decision to sell part of theContinue Reading
Low-pressure area : Naval and fishing communities urged to remain vigilant
2026-01-06
The Department of Meteorology has urged the Naval and fishing communities to remain vigilant as the low-level atmospheric disturbance inContinue Reading
GMOA to decide on Union Action on Wednesday
2026-01-06
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will hold a special central committee meeting on Wednesday (07Continue Reading
Low-pressure area : Rain expected in several districts today
2026-01-06
The Department of Meteorology says the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of SriContinue Reading
“Still president of my country” Nicolas Maduro tells US court
2026-01-05
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, made their initial appearance in Manhattan federal court on MondayContinue Reading
Naveen Dissanayake appointed as UNP Vice Chairman
2026-01-05
Former Member of Parliament Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as a Vice Chairman of the United National Party (UNP), theContinue Reading
Fuel prices increased
2026-01-05
Ceypetco fuel prices will be revised from midnight today. Auto Diesel increased by Rs.2 to Rs.279 Super Diesel increased byContinue Reading