Business Businessman arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle Kush
A businessman from Sri Lanka was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle a shipment of 'Kush' cannabis…
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Politics Cabinet greenlights wage hike and relief scheme for plantation sector
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to relief measures outlined in the 2026 Budget aimed at enhancing the living conditions of…
Politics Colombo Baseline Road Extension Phase 3 to Resume After 2022 Crisis Halt
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the plan to start the third phase of the Baseline Road Extension Project. In 2009, the government at that time agreed to…
Security 13 apprehended for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in seas off Kilinochchi
The Sri Lanka Navy has detained 13 people for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers while diving at night. This took place during a search operation in the…
Crime Suspect arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa s vehicle
A suspect has been taken into custody for his role in a shooting that targeted the vehicle of Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Executive Director of the National…
Politics NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave
The Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Darshana Samaraweera, has been placed on compulsory leave due to the issues…
Politics Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership
A draft charter for the Gaza "Board of Peace" was sent to around 60 countries by the Trump administration in the United States. It reportedly states that…
Law SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident
A bus driver from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), linked to the Kebithigollewa Depot, has received a one-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment for…
Politics Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara s FR petition
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has decided to withdraw his Fundamental Rights petition from the Supreme Court. He had filed this petition to stop his…
Politics Notice issued on Cinnamon Gardens Police minor complaints OIC
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Officer-in-Charge of the Minor Complaints Division at the Cinnamon Gardens Police to appear in court. This…
Politics IMF raises India s GDP growth projection
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Monday that it has increased its forecast for India ’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the ongoing…
Weather Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Today, the Department of Meteorology reports that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground frost…
Politics Trump says he will 100% carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Donald Trump has stated he will definitely impose tariffs on European nations that oppose his request to take control of Greenland. European allies have come…
Crime Suspect arrested with over Rs. 283 mln, two vehicles in Ibbagamuwa
A suspect was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after being found with Rs. 283,300,000 in cash and two vehicles believed to be obtained…
Politics Last-minute revision in Grade 6 English language module carried out without proper methodology- Minister Bimal
A last-minute change to the Grade 6 English language module, part of new education reforms in Sri Lanka, was made without using the correct methods. Minister…
Business Grama Niladhari officers withdraw from disbursement of Rs. 5 million cyclone relief grant
Grama Niladhari officers in Sri Lanka have decided to stop handling the distribution of a Rs. 5 million government grant meant for families whose homes were…
Business China s population falls for fourth straight year
China's population has decreased for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, as birth rates hit an all-time low, despite the government's efforts to encourage…
Business Three arrested over circulation of video abusing woman on social media
Three people have been taken into custody by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women due to a video that has been shared on social media,…
Politics Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced she will dissolve parliament on Friday and call for a national election. She aims to gain voter support for…
Sports Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Sri Lanka-England cricket series
Colombo will have a special traffic plan during the Sri Lanka-England cricket matches at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The Sri Lanka Police…
General Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen
A search has begun to find two fishermen who went missing after leaving for a fishing trip early this morning, September 19, from Wella in Chilaw , according…
Business Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs
The government is focused on promoting a cashless economy and introducing digital IDs in Sri Lanka. A review meeting took place on the 19th at the Presidential…
Politics Trump justifies threats to take over Greenland, citing Nobel Peace Prize snub
US President Donald Trump informed Norway's prime minister that he no longer felt the need to focus solely on peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.…
Business Railway station masters threaten to launch trade union action over several demands
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union has announced plans to initiate trade union action due to several unmet demands. In their statement, the union…