General Makumbura MMC serves over 150,000 passengers during festive period
It is reported that more than 150,000 passengers have utilized the services of the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) during the festive season. Management…
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Health Three injured in motorcycle collision on Neluwa–Morawaka road
Three individuals have been injured and hospitalized in a motorcycle accident that had occurred this morning (20) along the Neluwa-Morawaka road. The accident…
Politics Skilled workforce essential to strengthen primary healthcare – Health Minister
The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized that the service of skilled and dedicated health professionals is essential for…
General Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka; 24-carat exceeds Rs. 400,000
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…
Business PHIs take legal action against over 1,200 shops after raids during festive season
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) across Sri Lanka have conducted inspections at 21,796 business establishments island wide targeting the festive season,…
Travel Measures introduced to regulate tourist boat services at Gregory Lake
The Mayor of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council, Upali Wanigasekera, has announced that steps will be taken to regulate tourist boat services at Gregory Lake…
Politics Mahinda Rajapaksa says grand plan in place to regain political power in New Year
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that a significant plan is in place to regain political power in the New Year . Asserting that a political shift…
Politics Second school term for 2026 begins today
The second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools commences today (20). Meanwhile, the…
Crime Two Indonesian nationals arrested with over 5kg of Kush at BIA
Two foreign nationals have been arrested earlier this morning (20) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to leave the…
Crime Over 80 killed in road accidents, drowning incidents during New Year period - Police
More than 80 persons have lost their lives due to road accidents and drowning incidents during the New Year season, according to police. These fatalities were…
Business Chinese national arrested with cigarettes at BIA
A foreign national has been arrested by airport customs officers earlier this morning (20) for illegally bringing a large consignment of China- manufactured…
General Public services of Dept. for Registration of Persons resume today
The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards (NICs), which had been temporarily suspended, will resume…
Crime Two suspects arrested over drug trafficking links
Two individuals have been arrested by police in the Kottawa and Homagama areas in connection with drug trafficking offenses. One suspect was found in…
Politics Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
Crude oil prices rose in early trading Sunday. The price of U.S. crude oil jumped 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile…
Politics Indian Vice President visits Nuwara Eliya
India ’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan has undertaken a visit to Nuwara Eliya this morning (20). The visit was aimed at reviewing the progress of the…
Crime 98 individuals arrested on open warrants in special island-wide raids
Sri Lanka Police stated that a total of 98 individuals with open warrants were arrested during special island-wide crime prevention and anti-narcotics…
Weather 12-hour water cut in Padukka and several areas today
Today, a 12-hour water cut will take place in Padukka and other areas because of the ongoing dry weather, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage…
Security “Not end of War”- Iran s Mojtaba Khamenei after accepting two-week ceasefire
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered all military units to halt fire after reaching a two-week ceasefire agreement with the United States.…
Business CAA assures continuous Laugfs gas supply during festive period
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that there will be a steady supply of Laugfs gas for consumers during the festive season, which starts…
Business Iran and Oman to charge ships passing through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire, state media says
Iran and Oman are set to impose fees on ships that travel through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire, as reported by Iran's semi-official Tasnim…
Business LIOC increases diesel prices with effect from today
Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has declared that it will raise the prices of various fuel types starting today, October 8. The cost of Super Diesel will go up by Rs. 18,…
Politics Special notice from Dept. for Registration of Persons
The Department for Registration of Persons in Sri Lanka has announced that it is working to fix its computer system to return to regular operations. M.S.P.…
Business Sri Lanka s official reserve assets decline by 3.5% in March 2026
Sri Lanka's official reserve assets fell by 3.5% in March 2026, reaching USD 7,019 million. This is down from USD 7,270 million in February 2026. The total…
Politics White House deems two-week ceasefire “a victory for the United States”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the two-week ceasefire as “a victory for the United States,” highlighting the US military’s role in the…