Crime LNP - Sri Lanka to introduce new low-priced alcohol to curb illicit liquor?
The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced plans to introduce a new type of alcohol at a lower price to combat the growing consumption of illicit liquor.…
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Politics LNP - 2025 LG Elections: 18 parties, 57 independent groups place deposits
The Election Commission has issued a statement regarding the political parties and independent groups that have placed their deposits thus far to contest the…
Crime LNP - 21-year-old female arrested over heroin racket
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested by the Divulapitiya Police for her involvement in large-scale heroin racket in the Divulapitiya area. Based on…
Sports LNP - Bus driver and conductor interdicted after found drunk at SLTB depot
A driver and a conductor attached to the Polonnaruwa Depot, belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), have been temporarily interdicted on charges of…
Technology LNP - 15 Indians deported to Chennai over visa violations
Fifteen Indian nationals who were residing in the country without valid visas, in violation of immigration and emigration regulations, have been deported to…
Crime LNP - Sri Lankan cricketer arrested for trespassing, attempted assault
Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was arrested for trespassing and attempting to assault a person at a house in Kolamunna, Piliyandala. According to police,…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka records over 500,000 tourist arrivals in first 2 months of 2025
The total number of foreign tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka in the first two months of 2025 has already surpassed 500,000, according to the latest data.…
Sports LNP - Indian politician questions why Murali has been allotted land in Jammu’s Kathua
CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami has questioned the allotment of land to Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan in Kathua, during the ongoing budget…
Politics LNP - Adani’s response expected within two weeks: Minister
The wind power project that was to be carried out with the Adani Company has not been cancelled yet, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said. The Minister made…
Crime LNP - Shooting in Gampaha injures two
Two persons were injured and hospitalised after two persons on a motorcycle opened fire at him at Akkarawita in Gampaha. Police said the shooting was reported…
Technology LNP - IndiGo starts daily direct flights between Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka
IndiGo, India's largest and most preferred low cost airline announced the launch of daily direct flights between Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) in Tamil Nadu and Sri…
Politics LNP - 26 MPs in last parliament cause Rs. 220 Mn loss to Govt in housing purchases
Twenty six MPs of the last government whose houses came under arson attacks during the Aragalayaa in 2022 have purchased houses from the Viyathpura housing…
Development LNP - Construction on second terminal at BIA will begin soon: Bimal
The work on the second terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will begin this year, Minister of Aviation Bimal Ratnayke told Parliament…
Crime LNP - Court staff member at Chief Magistrate’s court arrested for soliciting bribe
A court staff member was arrested a short while ago by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) at the Chief…
Crime LNP - Piumi Hansamali claims CID actions impacted business, court orders CID to respond
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has summoned the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Illegal Assets Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department…
Crime LNP - Math teacher arrested over sexual assault of 8 female students
A mathematics teacher from a school in the Aralaganwila Education Division within the Dimbulagala Education Zone, has been arrested today (07) by Aralaganwila…
Technology LNP - Public warned of fake AI-generated videos misusing CBSL Governor’s image
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has strongly warned the public about fraudulent AI-generated videos misusing the CBSL Governor’s image, which are…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s official reserves increase marginally in Feb 2025
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets has recorded a slight improvement of 0.5% in February 2025, reaching USD 6.095 billion, compared to USD 6.065 billion in…
Politics LNP - Deputy Minister reveals list of MPs allocated ‘Viyathpura’ houses
It was revealed during the Parliamentary session today (07), that in addition to the compensation provided by the government, then Members of Parliament whose…
Education LNP - Catholic Church denounce insult on cross by students of Royal College
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka today expressed their displeasure regarding the actions of students of Royal College in Colombo, calling it an insult to the…
Sports LNP - ‘I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job in Gaza’, Trump warns Hamas
President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House confirmed direct talks with the group as part an of an effort to finally…
Crime LNP - Two cars with identical registration numbers seized in Wennapuwa
Two cars with identical registration numbers have been taken into police custody, the Police Media Division said. Police said that investigations were launched…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka Police seize 13 firearms linked to recent crimes, 68 arrested
Sri Lanka Police have apprehended thirteen T-56 rifles and pistols used in recent criminal activities so far this year, Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka climbs 5 spots in global passport rankings
Sri Lanka has been ranked 91st in the latest Henley Passport Index, which assesses global passport strength based on visa-free travel access. This marks…