Foreign national arrested for phone snatching at Colpetty Junction (Video)
2026-08-06
A foreign national has been taken into police custody over allegations of phone snatching at Colpetty Junction in Colombo. VideoContinue Reading
Rs. 9 billion Commercial Credit share sale sets CSE milestone
2026-08-06
A Rs. 9 billion transaction involving a 28% stake in Commercial Credit and Finance PLC (COCR) has become the largestContinue Reading
Ministers brief Cardinal Ranjith on judicial age reforms
2026-08-06
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa and Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara met His Eminence Malcolm CardinalContinue Reading
Court allows further probe into Sagara Kariyawasam’s alleged IGP assassination plot claim
2026-08-06
The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for further investigations after the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau reported on aContinue Reading
Number Portability : Major update announced
2026-08-06
The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) will proceed with issuing directions to implement mobile number portability under theContinue Reading
Meta now says its AI also hacked another company
2026-08-06
Meta has disclosed that one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models gained access to another organization’s systems during a controlledContinue Reading
Gazette revision: Politicians’ asset declarations to be public, officials’ kept private
2026-08-06
According to the Anti‑Corruption Act, the asset and liability declarations of public representatives will be made accessible to the public,Continue Reading
Mano clarifies concerns over new Constitution during talks with Indian Foreign Secretary
2026-08-06
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader and Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan has reassured India that Sri Lanka’s ongoing constitutional reformContinue Reading
Navy rescues 11 Indian fishermen after vessel accident near Delft Island
2026-08-06
The Sri Lanka Navy has safely rescued 11 Indian fishermen after their vessel met with an accident near the DelftContinue Reading
Store and distributor fined Rs. 10,000 for selling non‑SLS helmets
2026-08-06
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken legal action against a shop in Weliweriya and a distributor in Makola forContinue Reading
Are learner drivers allowed on expressways? Here’s what Police say
2026-08-06
Sri Lanka Police have reminded the public that vehicles displaying ‘L’ (Learner) plates or being driven by learner permit holdersContinue Reading
Third school term schedule announced for 2026
2026-08-06
The Ministry of Education has announced the completion dates for the first phase of the third school term and theContinue Reading
Traffic and parking plan announced for Colombo International Kite Festival
2026-08-06
Sri Lanka Police have announced extensive traffic and parking arrangements ahead of the Colombo International Kite Festival 2026, which willContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 340
2026-08-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (06), compared to Wednesday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Red alerts issued as Met Dept warns of strong winds in 12 districts
2026-08-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for Strong winds in the North-central, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.Continue Reading
President stresses research must drive quality of life and economic growth
2026-08-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has underscored that new scientific research must deliver tangible benefits to citizens while strengthening Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Coral reef survey launched in Kayankerni and Pasikuda
2026-08-06
The Marine Unit of the Department of Wildlife Conservation has carried out a comprehensive coral reef survey within the KayankerniContinue Reading
Strong winds and rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
2026-08-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending fromContinue Reading