Sri Lankan passenger appeals for help after cat goes missing at Dubai airport
2026-10-16
A Sri Lankan passenger has appealed for urgent assistance to locate her missing cat, Chuuti, who allegedly disappeared from itsContinue Reading
Assault on Ranil’s security officer: Suspect cameraman released on police bail
2026-10-01
A cameraman attached to a private media organisation, who was arrested over an alleged assault on a security officer ofContinue Reading
Namal granted bail in Airbus money laundering case, remains in custody
2026-09-30
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on Sept. 30 granted MP Namal Rajapaksa bail in the money laundering case linked toContinue Reading
Acorn Travels Named Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Management Company at World Travel Awards 2026
2026-09-29
Acorn Travels celebrated a significant achievement at the World Travel Awards 2026, securing the prestigious accolade of ‘Sri Lanka’s LeadingContinue Reading
SLBFE opens scholarships for migrant workers’ children
2026-09-28
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has called for online applications for its 2026 scholarship programme, which targetsContinue Reading
EU to require user-replaceable smartphone and tablet batteries from Feb 2027
2026-09-17
The European Union will introduce new rules from 18 February 2027 requiring portable batteries used in products such as smartphonesContinue Reading
How to Find Newswire Stories First on Google
2026-09-16
Want to make sure you see Newswire stories more often when checking Google for the latest news? Google’s new PreferredContinue Reading
RCSS signs MOU with South Asian University to boost regional research
2026-09-12
The South Asian University (SAU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) inContinue Reading
Motorist highlights police confusion over green EV number plates
2026-09-06
A motorist has highlighted concerns over what he described as a lack of awareness among some police officers regarding theContinue Reading
Will vehicle customs surcharge be removed after Dec. 31? Deputy Minister responds
2026-08-27
A decision on whether to discontinue the customs surcharge on vehicle imports after December 31 will depend on Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
ICC announces sanctions for Jaiswal & Asitha
2026-08-24
India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25% of their match feesContinue Reading
Jaiswal Faces Possible ICC Sanction After Heated Clash With Asitha Fernando
2026-08-23
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal could face disciplinary action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) following his heated confrontation with SriContinue Reading
“Bank Officer” Orders a Feast, Steals From Colombo Hotel and Vanishes
2026-08-22
Police have launched an investigation to arrest a suspect accused of stealing items from a prominent hotel in Colombo afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka declares 3-Day National Mourning for Nanda Malini
2026-08-20
Sri Lanka has declared a three-day period of national mourning following the death of legendary singer Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini.Continue Reading
From Facebook to Court: Rs. 500,000 Shell Deal Backfires
2026-08-19
A man who attempted to sell the shell of a protected sea snail for Rs. 500,000 has been arrested byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket Honors Top Performers at Annual Cricket Awards 2025
2026-08-07
Sri Lanka Cricket recognized and honored the outstanding performers of the cricketing field at the Annual Cricket Awards 2025 celebratingContinue Reading
COPE accepts apology from two state officials over conduct
2026-08-05
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) says two officials of the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) have apologised over theirContinue Reading
