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India's historic rise a gateway for Sri Lanka's future collaboration and progress - Sajith

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that the relationship between Sri Lanka and India must never be viewed through the prism of competition, but rather embraced as a tremendous... Read More


22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA to be produced before court today

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested over the smuggling of "Kush" cannabis and "Hashish" from Thailand are scheduled to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate's Court ... Read More


Final rites of FinMin official suspended over $2.5M cyber fraud to be held today

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The final rites of the Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksa, who was found dead while under suspension in co... Read More


21-year-old arrested with Ice and heroin in Madampitiya

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the possession of 'Ice' (Crystal Methamphetamine) and heroin, following a raid conducted in the Ranmuthu Sewana area with... Read More


May Day rallies underway islandwide, Colombo at centre as special police security deployed

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Political parties across Sri Lanka have organized a series of rallies, meetings and other events today (01) to mark International Workers' Day, with several major events centered i... Read More


First Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrim group of 2026 departs for Jeddah

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Marking the commencement of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage season, the first group of 325 Sri Lankan pilgrims departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake to Jedd... Read More


High-level talks held between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on strengthening ties

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees premises.... Read More


PM Harini pledges stronger labour rights in May Day Message

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that the history of Sri Lanka's labour movement reflects a long struggle marked by sacrifice, resilience, and determination in the pursuit of... Read More


President highlights workers as driving force behind economic progress in May Day message

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka is marking this year's International Workers' Day at a decisive moment, as the country records significant economic progress ... Read More


Cause of death revealed of Finance Ministry official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The death of the Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, who had been interdicted in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD... Read More