Brothel operated as spa raided in Mount Lavinia
2024-05-09
Several arrests have been made following a raid conducted on a brothel that was operated under the guise of anContinue Reading
Sri Lankan arrested with Rs. 50 mn worth of Kush at BIA
2024-05-09
Over 5 kilos of Kush cannabis worth Rs. 50 million has been seized at the Katunayake Airport. The Police saidContinue Reading
Police officers nabbed for soliciting Rs. 200,000 bribe
2024-05-09
Three persons, including two Police officers, have been apprehended for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 200,000. The arrested Police officersContinue Reading
Two ex-army officers arrested for trafficking Sri Lankans to fight Russia- Ukraine war
2024-05-09
Sri Lanka Police have busted yet another human trafficking racket operated to send Sri Lankan war veterans to fight asContinue Reading
Weather forecast: Rain in several areas after 2 PM
2024-05-09
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 MAY 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 May 2024 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
54 year old shot dead at his residence
2024-05-09
Two assailants on a motorcycle fatally shot a 54-year-old man at his residence in the Bogahapitiya area of Ahungalla onContinue Reading
Former NMRA CEO arrested
2024-05-08
Former CEO of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Dr. Vijith Gunasekara has been arrested. He was arrested by theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan man charged with rape in Malta
2024-05-08
A 32 year old Sri Lankan national has been charged with raping his former girlfriend, Malta media reported. The suspectContinue Reading
Australia tightens student visa requirements
2024-05-08
The Australian government has announced plans to increase the financial requirements for international students seeking visas. Starting this Friday, studentsContinue Reading
2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed
2024-05-08
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that the enhancement of the rural economy pivots on agricultural advancement. He highlighted the pivotal roleContinue Reading
VFS Visa deal : Immigration authorities summoned to CoPF
2024-05-08
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has summoned the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and the Controller GeneralContinue Reading
Saudi King Salman’s Humanitarian Center conducts eye health campaign in the East
2024-05-08
The Saudi-based King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center organized the Saudi Noor Voluntary Project, an eye health campaign, inContinue Reading
President calls for Unified Environment, Climate Change Law at Sri Lanka Climate Summit
2024-05-08
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized ongoing efforts to enact unified legislation addressing environmental protection and climate change. He highlighted the government’sContinue Reading
Successful foreign debt restructuring could reduce Sri Lanka’s debt by US $17 billion
2024-05-08
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry says the government expects to finalize the foreign debt restructuring process by June, leadingContinue Reading
Notice from US Embassy for Visa applicants
2024-05-08
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced changes in passport passback and document acceptance hours at the Embassy inContinue Reading
AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine worldwide : Explains why
2024-05-08
AstraZeneca has begun the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a “surplus of available updated vaccines” that targetContinue Reading
Japan and UN Women unite to advance the women, peace & security agenda in Sri Lanka
2024-05-08
The Government of Japan and UN Women have launched the project “Pathways to Peace” aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowermentContinue Reading