Deputy Minister inspects progress of Kottawa Govt housing complex
2025-05-29
The Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, participated in a special inspection tour yesterday to checkContinue Reading
Elon Musk says he is leaving Trump administration
2025-05-29
Elon Musk has said he is leaving the Trump administration after helping lead a tumultuous drive to shrink size ofContinue Reading
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm
2025-05-29
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 29 MAY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 MAY 2025 Showery condition is expected to beContinue Reading
US court blocks Trump from imposing the bulk of his tariffs
2025-05-29
A federal court on Wednesday ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have raisedContinue Reading
Watch: Ugly scenes in BAN vs SA Emerging Players game
2025-05-29
The ongoing four-day match between the emerging teams of Bangladesh and South Africa in Mirpur witnessed ugly scenes on theContinue Reading
“Every citizen should commit themselves to a journey dedicated to collective welfare”
2025-05-29
President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that instead of leading a life focused solely on personal interests, every citizen should commitContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, US hold second round of Trade Talks on Tariffs
2025-05-29
A Sri Lankan delegation has engaged in the second round of discussions with the Office of the United States TradeContinue Reading
Rapid-Response Police bike unit deployed in South
2025-05-29
A specialised motorcycle unit has been launched in the Southern Province under the leadership of Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG)Continue Reading
BASL files landmark case that could end ragging in universities
2025-05-28
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition in the Supreme Court following theContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 28
2025-05-28
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Cyber attack : Pension Dept issues clarification
2025-05-28
The Department of Pensions has confirmed that a recent cyberattack targeting its IT infrastructure has not resulted in data lossContinue Reading
President chairs discussion on challenges facing Sri Lanka’s export industry
2025-05-28
A discussion on the challenges facing Sri Lanka’s export industry was held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
Over 544kg heroin & 1,217kg of ICE seized in 2025
2025-05-28
With today’s major drug bust, Sri Lankan authorities have seized more than 1,761kg of narcotics so far in 2025 aloneContinue Reading
Opposition Leader calls for reopening of Kotelawala Medical Faculty
2025-05-28
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to reverse its decision to halt the medical degree programme at theContinue Reading
School chat turns violent : Man fires gun over argument
2025-05-28
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Negombo for allegedly attempting to shoot a former schoolmate following an argument inContinue Reading
“No Cabinet reshuffle or PM change” : Minister Lal Kantha dismisses rumours
2025-05-28
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has dismissed speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle or a change in Prime Minister, stating suchContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for committee to recommend amendments to Online Safety Act
2025-05-28
Cabinet approval has been granted to appoint a committee to recommend amendments to the Online Safety Act No. 9 ofContinue Reading
“Malini not one of the 225” MP releases evidence of lawful Medical fund use
2025-05-28
Matale District MP Rohini Kaviratne has strongly defended the late actress and former MP Malini Fonseka, denying claims thatContinue Reading