Opposition calls for Select Committee to probe release of 323 containers
2025-10-07
Opposition MPs today handed over a motion seeking to appoint a Select Committee to investigate the controversial release of 323Continue Reading
Gazette amending Betting & Gambling Levy published
2025-10-07
The Gazette on Betting and Gambling Levy (Amendment) has been published, effective from 01st October 2025. Accordingly, the tax onContinue Reading
Convention Against Doping in Sport Amendment Bill passed
2025-10-07
The Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament without amendments. The second reading of the ConventionContinue Reading
Murder at JVP meeting : SC upholds death sentence of Julampitiye Amare
2025-10-07
The Supreme Court today (Oct. 7) upheld the death sentence imposed on G.G. Amarasinghe, popularly known as “Julampitiya Amare,” byContinue Reading
Rs. 1 million homes for low-income families handed over in Kalutara
2025-10-07
Five newly built houses were handed over to low-income families in the Kalutara District under the government’s new initiative, “ThamangeContinue Reading
IMF delegation meets President AKD : Details
2025-10-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a vital partner in Sri Lanka’s accelerated journeyContinue Reading
People’s Bank unveils ‘People’s Tower’ as new Head Office
2025-10-07
‘People’s Tower’, the new head office building of People’s Bank, was ceremonially declared open today (07) at No. 374, Dr.Continue Reading
07 students hospitalized after chemical exposure at school lab
2025-10-07
Seven Grade 7 students from a school in Dambulla have been admitted to the hospital after coming into contact withContinue Reading
“Explore Sri Lanka” tourism photo exhibition held in Jordan
2025-10-07
A four-day photo exhibition titled “Explore Sri Lanka” was inaugurated at the Royal Cultural Centre in Amman, Jordan, last weekContinue Reading
Public warned of Telegram, WhatsApp online fraud
2025-10-07
The Sri Lankan Police has warned the public of various fraudulent activities being carried out by exploiting social media platformsContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 10 districts
2025-10-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces. Continue Reading
Two suspects arrested over Hungama double murder
2025-10-07
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of a couple using sharp weapons at a houseContinue Reading
Sri Lankan para athletes return home with 02 bronze medals
2025-10-07
Sri Lanka’s team of para athletes who competed at the Para World Championships in New Delhi, India, returned to theContinue Reading
Bambalapitiya club raided for selling alcohol on Poya Day
2025-10-07
A nightclub in Bambalapitiya was raided by the Colombo South Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau on the night of October 6,Continue Reading
What’s powering gold and bitcoin surges?
2025-10-07
It’s been a happy few weeks for those who hold stocks of gold and bitcoin in their trading arsenals. TheContinue Reading
Customs records highest-ever monthly revenue in September
2025-10-07
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded its highest-ever monthly revenue in September, collecting Rs. 253.15 billion in September 2025. According toContinue Reading
Sri Lankan-American doctor denied veg meal, dies after choking on flight
2025-10-07
A Southern California cardiologist of Sri Lankan origin has died after choking on a piece of food while flying QatarContinue Reading
Hospitals facing a shortage of dialysis needles : Health Minister
2025-10-07
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa today acknowledged that Sri Lanka is facing a shortage of dialysis needles, citing an issueContinue Reading