Chennai-Colombo direct train: Can Pamban Bridge bring a lost route back?
2025-04-11
Decades ago, passengers could travel from Chennai (then Madras) to Colombo, Sri Lanka, by train and ferry. The journey beganContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s new proceeds of crime act: 5 key updates
2025-04-10
The Proceeds of Crime Act introduces non-conviction based asset forfeiture and strengthens Sri Lanka’s legal tools for recovering illicit assets,Continue Reading
What’s the Cost Difference Between the 2024 & 2025 Kevili Table?
2025-04-10
The cost of preparing a traditional “kevili” table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has increased by 7% inContinue Reading
COPE conducts field investigation at Katunayake Airport
2025-04-10
COPE conducts a field investigation at the Bandaranaike International Airport The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) of Parliament, chaired byContinue Reading
Fishy Business: Lorry full of Ganja, Not Tuna!
2025-04-09
Two suspects have been arrested while transporting a large consignment of Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 50 million inContinue Reading
One Lankan, Many Mountains: An Adventure for Regional Peace
2025-04-08
By Regina Johnson/Sapan News One man’s journey to climbing mountains symbolizes his struggles and the slow and painful, but inspiringContinue Reading
Adani Ports shares surge as Colombo terminal operations commence
2025-04-08
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) shares surged 3.6% to their intraday high of Rs 1,151.95 on the BSEContinue Reading
Namal says Mahinda in Good Health, dismisses rumours
2025-04-07
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has denied recent social media claims regarding the health of his father, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.Continue Reading
Sajith reveals story behind powerful image gifted to Indian PM
2025-04-06
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has shared the story behind a photo of a one-eyed female leopard from Wilpattu National Park,Continue Reading
“7 to 8 people who leave home each day never return Due to Accidents”
2025-04-04
More than 590 people have lost their lives in just the first three months of 2025 due to fatal roadContinue Reading
Trump’s 44% US Tariff: How it will affect Sri Lanka ?
2025-04-03
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is facing a significant blow following the imposition of a 44% tariff on Sri Lankan goodsContinue Reading
Fake AI Nudes of Women: Anuradhapura Youth Remanded
2025-04-02
A 20-year-old youth from Anuradhapura has been arrested for making an AI-generated fake nude pictures of two women. The imagesContinue Reading
New Regional Immigration office to be established in Jaffna
2025-04-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a new regional office of the Department of Immigration and EmigrationContinue Reading
Advance Income Tax on Deposits: What you need to know for 2025
2025-04-01
The Inland Revenue Department has announced that from April 1, 2025, banks and financial institutions must deduct a 10% AdvanceContinue Reading
Locally produced canned fish exported from Sri Lanka for the first time
2025-03-30
The first-ever export consignment of canned fish produced in Sri Lanka was officially flagged off yesterday at the Ocean FoodContinue Reading
SLMA leads awareness walk on Road Safety in Colombo
2025-03-29
A walk aimed at raising awareness on road safety and accident prevention was held in Colombo today (29), organized byContinue Reading
Blok & Dino respond after Veddah chief’s criticism over Video
2025-03-29
Comedy duo Blok & Dino have issued a public statement following reports that the Chief of Sri Lanka’s Indigenous VeddahContinue Reading
Kumar Dharmasena unveils Prestige OUD – A 100% Sri Lankan Luxury Perfume
2025-03-28
Prestige OUD, a world-class luxury oud perfume, was officially launched yesterday, marking a new chapter in Sri Lanka’s premiumContinue Reading