Business fined Rs. 600,000 for overpricing bottled water
2025-10-10
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 600,000 on a business establishment in the Kolonnawa area, foundContinue Reading
07 arrested over child death at Nugegoda swimming pool
2025-10-10
Seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the preschool attended by the child, have been arrested by the Mirihana PoliceContinue Reading
02 three-wheeler drivers arrested for defrauding tourists
2025-10-10
Two three-wheeler drivers have been arrested for defrauding two foreign tourists by charging excessive amounts for their travel during theirContinue Reading
Colombo Uni warns against misleading social media posts
2025-10-10
The University of Colombo has warned the public about several misleading social media posts that misuse the university’s name inContinue Reading
Tsunami warning for Philippines, Indonesia after 7.4 earthquake hits Davao
2025-10-10
The Philippines and some regions of Indonesia have issued a tsunami warning, urging coastal communities to evacuate after a magnitudeContinue Reading
New Cabinet changes announced
2025-10-10
A Cabinet reshuffle took place today, with 03 new Ministers and 10 new Deputy Ministers taking oaths before President AnuraContinue Reading
Sri Lanka linked to U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil network
2025-10-10
The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday targeting nearly 100 individuals, entities and vessels connected to Iran’s oil and petrochemicalContinue Reading
Cabinet reshuffle today – Govt
2025-10-10
A Cabinet reshuffle took place today, with 03 new Ministers and 10 new Deputy Ministers taking oaths before President AnuraContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers after 1 PM
2025-10-10
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
US imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchases
2025-10-10
The U.S. imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helpedContinue Reading
SJB approves joint political programme with UNP under SJB leadership
2025-10-09
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Working Committee has unanimously approved a proposal to launch a joint political programme with theContinue Reading
10 FB users face CID probe over defamatory posts on Minister Wasantha
2025-10-09
The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)Continue Reading
Govt to take action over MPs claim on Easter Attack mastermind
2025-10-09
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament today (Oct. 9) that legal action will be taken against a parliamentarian who allegedlyContinue Reading
Two child deaths in pools spark questions over safety and supervision
2025-10-09
Two recent child deaths in swimming pools have raised serious concerns over safety standards and the lack of trained lifeguardsContinue Reading
Nobel Prize in literature goes to Laszlo Krasznahorkai
2025-10-09
Laszlo Krasznahorkai of Hungary will receive this year’s Nobel Prize in literature, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday. Krasznahorkai won “for his compelling and visionaryContinue Reading
Sri Lanka stun higher-ranked Turkmenistan in AFC Asia Cup qualifier
2025-10-09
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Turkmenistan in the first leg of the AFC Asia Cup 2027Continue Reading
Harsha questions directive to remove “1990 Suwa Seriya” name and colour
2025-10-09
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva today raised concerns over the alleged moves by the government to make changes to theContinue Reading
Retired Army Colonel among two arrested over foreign job scam
2025-10-09
Two individuals, including a retired Army Colonel, have been arrested in connection with a large-scale foreign employment scam that defraudedContinue Reading