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Second day of postal voting commences for 2025 LG Polls

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Today marks the second day of postal voting for the upcoming local government elections. The marking of postal votes for this year's Local Government (LG) elections commenced y... Read More


'Opposition frightened by the thought of becoming irrelevant' - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the opposition is frightened by the possibility of losing its relevance, and that if one wishes to surpass the National People'... Read More


Motorcyclist in Middeniya triple murder repatriated after arrest in India

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A suspect wanted in the recent triple murder at Middeniya, has been arrested in India and repatriated to Sri Lanka by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). S... Read More


Another suspect arrested in Devinuwara double homicide

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Another suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of two individuals near the southern gate of the Devinuwara Vishnu Devalaya, a crime that occur... Read More


IMF urges Sri Lanka to promote investment, diversify exports amid tariff uncertainty

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka must focus on diversifying its export markets and creating an investment-friendly environment to maintain stability and grow... Read More


Showers above 76mm expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts toda... Read More


Court adjourns hearing of case against Diana Gamage

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has adjourned the hearing of the case filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage over the charges of violating immigration and emigration la... Read More


Sri Lanka to witness rare 'smiley face' planetary alignment on Friday

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Skywatchers in Sri Lanka are in for a rare celestial treat tomorrow (April 25), as a spectacular triple conjunction involving Venus, Saturn, and the Moon will briefly align grac... Read More


Main suspect in Dan Priyasad murder arrested

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The main suspect in the shooting and killing of political activist Dan Priyasad has been arrested, the police confirmed. The convenor of the "Nawa Sinhale National Movement" an... Read More


Man sentenced to death for killing woman, dumping body in suitcase

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Colombo High Court has sentenced to death a man who was convicted of the brutal murder of a woman in 2015, whose body was later discovered stuffed inside a suitcase at the B... Read More