World vehicle market : China dethrones Japan
2023-05-19
China said that it has become the world’s biggest exporter of cars after overtaking Japan in the first three monthsContinue Reading
Singapore police launch investigation into death of SL woman
2023-05-19
A Sri Lankan woman is reported to have died in Singapore after allegedly falling from the 08th floor of anContinue Reading
8 new appointments including 6 chairmans approved
2023-05-19
The Committee on High Posts approved the appointments of two ministry secretaries and six chairpersons of state institutions recently (12).Continue Reading
Former Minister Johnston released from another case
2023-05-19
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been released from the corruption case linked to state-owned Lanka Sathosa. The Colombo High CourtContinue Reading
Passport racket : Nine brokers arrested
2023-05-19
Nine brokers who had engaged in a passport racket near the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Battaramulla have beenContinue Reading
Moonlight argument : Three acquitted from 1998 drug case
2023-05-19
Three individuals who had been sentenced to life imprisonment for the possession of heroin have been acquitted after a periodContinue Reading
10 hr water cut in Colombo & suburbs today
2023-05-19
A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several parts of Colombo and suburbs today (May 19), the National WaterContinue Reading
Rupee slightly depreciates against USD at banks
2023-05-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (May 19). Continue Reading
Forensic experts seek court order to exhume remains of Dinesh Schaffter
2023-05-19
A request has been made from the Colombo Magistrate’s Court to exhume the body of the late Sri Lankan businessmanContinue Reading
14-year-old child sexual abuse allegation : Police tells different story
2023-05-19
The recent incident of child abuse reported in Kurunegala resulting in a tense situation had been caused by a fakeContinue Reading
2024 O/L & A/L exams : Update from Education Minister
2023-05-19
The Ministry of Education expects to hold the 2024 GCE Ordinary and Advanced Level Examinations within the same year, MinisterContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Showers expected in a few areas today
2023-05-19
Showers are expected in a few areas of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Showers or thundershowers willContinue Reading
Vehicle transfering : Significant new change announced
2023-05-18
Starting May 17, 2023, the Department of Motor Traffic has made a significant change regarding the information included in theContinue Reading
Rs. 2800 million valued heroin & hashish nabbed in Southern seas
2023-05-18
Sri Lanka Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler with approx. 121kg of heroin and hashish valued about Rs. 2800 Mn andContinue Reading
How to get passports ? New system from Friday
2023-05-18
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has ended the prior online appointment system for the issuance of passports. The ImmigrationContinue Reading
Dengue : Public warned not to take painkillers for fever
2023-05-18
The Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) has advised the public against consuming Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the event of continuingContinue Reading
Police refute reports on alleged child abduction group
2023-05-18
The Sri Lanka Police have refuted reports circulating on social media about a child abduction group operating in the AkmeemanaContinue Reading
Illegally imported Hookah Tobacco worth Rs. 164 million seized
2023-05-18
Sri Lanka Customs has seized over 8000 kilos of Hookah Tobacco, used in a smoking device commonly known as “Shisha”.Continue Reading
