No more pavement trading in Kandy
2025-12-29
The Kandy Municipal Council has decided to ban pavement trading in the city from January 1. Mayor Chandrasiri Wijenayake saidContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-12-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29 Dec),Continue Reading
Fire erupts at Horana Rubber Factory
2025-12-29
A fire broke out this morning (29) at a factory in the Wavulagala area of Horana that produces rubber‑based goods.Continue Reading
Train derails in southern Mexico, killing 13
2025-12-29
A train carrying 250 people has derailed partially in southern Mexico, killing at least 13 people and injuring 98, accordingContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu CM urges intervention to prevent fishermen arrest by SL Navy
2025-12-29
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday wrote to Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging immediate diplomatic interventionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs revenue hits record high
2025-12-29
Sri Lanka Customs reports that it has earned a record revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion during the year. Customs MediaContinue Reading
SLSTL calls for modern rail corridor to Kandy
2025-12-29
The Sri Lanka Society of Logistics and Transport (SLSTL) has renewed its call for the government to prioritize a modern,Continue Reading
Air Quality reaches slightly unhealthy levels in several areas
2025-12-29
Air quality across several urban areas in Sri Lanka reached slightly unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, according toContinue Reading
Special probe into senior police officers who released drug suspects
2025-12-29
A special investigation has been launched into a group of senior police officers accused of intervening to release suspects arrestedContinue Reading
Rain expected in several districts today
2025-12-29
The Department of Meteorology says showers are expected in several districts today, with fairly heavy falls above 50 mm likelyContinue Reading
Government moves to amend Laws to take over Ambuluwawa Trust
2025-12-29
The government has begun discussions to amend existing laws to take over the trust fund managing Ambuluwawa, following serious concernsContinue Reading
Franchise NOC Dispute: Cricketer wins Court Case against National Board
2025-12-29
South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has won a court battle against Cricket South Africa, clearing the way for him toContinue Reading
2001 Army-Issued Weapon Linked to Underworld: Devananda Remanded
2025-12-29
Former minister Douglas Devananda was remanded until January 9 by a magistrate on Friday after being arrested in connection withContinue Reading
Qatar Airways flight subjected to security inspection at BIA after hoax threat
2025-12-28
An aircraft arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Doha was subjected to a special security inspection on Sunday (28)Continue Reading
Train Operations Between Colombo Fort and Chilaw to Resume Tomorrow (29th)
2025-12-28
The Department of Railways has announced that train services on the Puttalam line, specifically between Colombo Fort and Chilaw, areContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Ranked Top-Five Asia Destination for 2026
2025-12-28
Sri Lanka has been named one of the top five “Best Places to Visit in Asia” for 2026 by U.S.Continue Reading
State of Emergency further extended
2025-12-28
An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued further extending the state of public emergency.
Sajith donates Rs. 4.65 mn medical equipment to Mahiyanganaya Hospital
2025-12-28
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Sunday donated medical equipment worth Rs. 4.65 million to the Mahiyanganaya Base Hospital in theContinue Reading
