General Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is set to record a formal statement from former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in connection with the Galle…
General Former Head of State Barred From Leaving Sri Lanka Sri Lankan authorities have imposed a travel ban on a former president in connection with the devastating…
General A devastating fire that broke out at the Anguruwatota Elders' Home has left 11 persons unaccounted for, with seven others sustaining injuries serious enough to…
General Sri Lanka's total government external debt stood at approximately 37,468 million US dollars by the end of the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a modest…
General Sri Lanka has been included in a United States trade investigation focused on forced labour practices, with the Office of the United States Trade…
General The Court of Appeal has moved to suspend the ongoing trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, issuing formal notice on the Attorney General as part of an appeal…
General The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a report on the mental health status of former State…
General Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has presented new details before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court regarding an alleged fraudulent…
General The United States military has carried out what it described as "self-defence" strikes against Iran overnight, as a dangerous new round of hostilities erupted…
General A Sri Lankan court has imposed an overseas travel ban on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in connection with the ongoing judicial investigation into the…
General The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that starting at midnight today (07), the prices for Fried Rice , Biryani, and Nasi Goreng will…
General The UN warned on Wednesday that hunger is very serious in the Gaza Strip. Millions of people are having a hard time finding enough food , even with ongoing…
General To stay safe: - At job sites: Drink plenty of water and take breaks in shady areas when possible. - Indoors: Check on older adults and those who are unwell. -…
General Today, April 23, is the special time for planting tree saplings, according to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year schedule known as ‘Nekath Seettuwa.’ The tree…
General Today, the second day of the globally recognized "Ehipassiko Walk for Peace" is taking place (23). The walk will go from the historical Aluvihare Temple in…
General A lane on the Colombo –Galle main road is closed near Kalutara–Wettumakada due to a gravel spill from a truck this morning (23). The Kalutara South Police…
General The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh has started a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme aimed at helping Sri Lankan expatriates who cannot visit during…
General Oil prices increased on Monday due to rising tensions between the United States and Iran, although the changes were not as significant as before. In the U.S.,…
General Officials in Japan have raised alarms about a greater chance of a "huge" earthquake happening within the next week. This warning follows a 7.7 magnitude quake…
General It is reported that more than 150,000 passengers have utilized the services of the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) during the festive season. Management…
General In line with global market trends, gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 2000, according to local market data. As of today (20), the world…
General The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards (NICs), which had been temporarily suspended, will resume…
General Israel has decided to halt its bombing of Iran for two weeks following a temporary ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. This announcement was made just before…
General On Tuesday, the White House unveiled the first image captured by the Artemis II crew of the Moon's far side. The photo, which shows "Humanity, from the other…