Police uncover fake driving license racket; three arrested
2025-01-11
A major fake driving license racket was uncovered following a raid in the Manampitiya area on Friday (10). Officers fromContinue Reading
US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s President
2025-01-11
US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s MaduroThe U.S. Department of State announced Friday it has raised to $25Continue Reading
Illegally assembled SUV: Another suspect arrested
2025-01-11
A suspect has been arrested by the Walana Central Anti-corruption task force for registering an illegally assembled vehicle using fakeContinue Reading
Police investigating death of 16-year-old girl in Borella
2025-01-11
A 16-year-old girl has died in an incident where she fell from the 12th floor of a 24-story apartment complexContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain expected for several areas
2025-01-11
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 JANUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 January 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Govt increases Tax on all types of liquor
2025-01-10
The government has increased the duty on all types of liquor effective midnight today (10), according to the Ministry ofContinue Reading
Cigarette Prices Increased with Excise Duty Hike
2025-01-10
The prices of cigarettes have been increased with effect from January 11, 2025, following a hike in Excise Duty, accordingContinue Reading
Over 2 million tourist arrivals in 2024: Income revealed
2025-01-10
Sri Lanka recorded the highest monthly tourist arrivals for 2024 in December, with 248,592 visitors. For the year, a totalContinue Reading
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka : Significant increase in December
2025-01-10
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka recorded a significant increase in December 2024, amounting to USD 613.8 million. This marks aContinue Reading
PM meets newly appointed Ambassadors
2025-01-10
The newly appointed Heads of Mission of Sri Lanka met with the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at theContinue Reading
Duminda Silva’s hospital stay concludes with Welikada prison transfer
2025-01-10
Former MP Duminda Silva, who served as the Supervisory MP under the Ministry of Defence during the Mahinda Rajapaksa government,Continue Reading
Udayanga Weerathunga caught on camera in assault incident
2025-01-10
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, who was arrested over the assault of a neighbor, has been remandedContinue Reading
Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon denies allegations, vows legal action
2025-01-10
Former Governor Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon has denied claims made by Minister Samantha Vidyarathna, who accused him of illegally acquiring forestContinue Reading
Rohingya refugees : Protest held urging Govt to reconsider decision
2025-01-10
A protest was held near the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today against the government’s decision to deport the Rohingya refugeesContinue Reading
“He has misunderstood quotations” Govt reveals real cost of Clean Sri Lanka event
2025-01-10
Minister Nalinda Jayathissa has refuted claims that the government had spent Rs. 7 million for the launch of the ‘CleanContinue Reading
“I am the one who made the first complaint” Manusha breaks silence
2025-01-10
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara broke his silence regarding the arrest of his brother over a foreign employment scandal, claiming thatContinue Reading
Udayanga Weeratunga arrested for alleged assault
2025-01-10
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga has been arrested on allegations of assault. According to the Police, UdayangaContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-10
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Jan 10), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading