Sajith slams Govt’s proposed electricity tariff hike
2026-01-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says while millions of people have been displaced by Cyclone Ditwah, the government is preparing toContinue Reading
Colombo Port records highest-ever container volume in 2025
2026-01-02
The Ministry of Ports says the Port of Colombo recorded the highest container throughout in its history in 2025, withContinue Reading
03 more arrested in Ambalantota hit-and-run that killed Police Constable
2026-01-02
Police say three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal New Year’s Eve hit-and-run in Ambalantota, inContinue Reading
Stronger-than-expected growth possible in 2026 : CB Governor
2026-01-02
Sri Lanka’s economy could see stronger-than-expected growth in 2026, driven by increased government spending on post-cyclone recovery, though it isContinue Reading
India agrees to play extra T20Is in Sri Lanka to support Cyclone Ditwah relief
2026-01-02
India has agreed to play additional T20 international matches during their tour of Sri Lanka in August as part ofContinue Reading
Rival underworld gang linked to first shooting death of 2026
2026-01-02
Police say a shooting that killed a 20‑year‑old youth in the Korathota Menikagara area of Nawagamuwa yesterday (01 Jan), hadContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Dollar selling rate moves to Rs. 313.27
2026-01-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (02 Jan), compared to Thursday (01 Jan). AccordingContinue Reading
Suspect arrested at BIA with gold, electronics smuggled from Dubai
2026-01-02
An individual has been arrested with a stock of gold items and electronic equipment illegally brought into the country, basedContinue Reading
170 kg of Heroin transported to Puttalam for incineration
2026-01-02
A stock of 170 kilograms of heroin held as case material will be destroyed after completing the required court procedures,Continue Reading
84 yr old husband kills 79 yr old wife in Agalawatta
2026-01-02
Police state that a woman was killed in the Delpawatta area of Agalawatta, last morning (01 Jan), after being assaultedContinue Reading
Police say Mawanella knife attack due to a land dispute
2026-01-02
Police investigations reveal that a knife attack reported in Mawanella yesterday, killing three persons, had occurred due to a disputeContinue Reading
Coconut exports top $1 billion in 2025, up by 40%
2026-01-02
Coconut-based exports have surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025 and are expected to close the year at around USD 1.2Continue Reading
Electricity price increase : CEB proposal made public
2026-01-02
The Ceylon Electricity Board has submitted a proposal to the PUCSL for an electricity tariff revision for the year 2026,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate hits Rs. 312
2026-01-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02 Jan),Continue Reading
Health Minister seeks Rs. 1 Bn in damages over defamatory YouTube content
2026-01-02
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has issued a legal notice demanding Rs. 1 billion in damages from YouTube content creatorContinue Reading
Renovated Talpe Railway Station declared open
2026-01-02
The renovated Talpe Railway Station was declared open to the public today (02 Jan) under the patronage of Minister ofContinue Reading
150-year-old Amsterdam church destroyed by New Year’s blaze
2026-01-02
Amsterdam’s Vondel Church, near one of the city’s most popular parks, was largely destroyed in a fire just as NewContinue Reading
04 arrested over theft of court-seized motorcycles during flooding
2026-01-02
Kandy Police say four youths have been arrested along with two high-powered motorcycles they are accused of stealing while theContinue Reading