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Sri Lanka must be prepared in advance for El Nino and La Nina conditions - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that Sri Lanka must have prior preparedness to face El Nino and La Nina conditions. He noted that these conditions can result in... Read More


Ambalangoda Police SI transferred amid special probe into police station incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Sub-Inspector of Police in charge of the team that arrested the suspect involved in the incident at the Ambalangoda Police Station has been transferred from the station with ... Read More


Heavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps across parts of northern Nepal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Sri Lanka Police arrested a total of 490 individuals on suspicion during special island-wide operations conducted yesterday (25) to apprehend individuals suspected of involvement... Read More


Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026 to strengthen Sri Lanka's position in digital finance

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Sri Lanka is set to take a significant step towards strengthening its position in the regional digital finance landscape with the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organ... Read More


Court orders further probe into alleged US$6.7 million fertilizer import loss

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court that investigations are continuing into the alleged loss of... Read More


Special traffic plan announced for Fourth Randoli Perahera in Kandy

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have announced a special security and traffic plan for the fourth Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, which will be held tomorrow (26). The... Read More


Suresh Sallay's PTA Detention Challenge: Court to announce order on October 7

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The Court of Appeal will announce on October 7 whether notices should be issued on the intervening petitions filed in connection with a petition submitted by former Director of th... Read More


Govt. plans to hold Provincial Council elections 'as soon as possible'

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The government intends to hold the Provincial Council elections as soon as possible, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated. Speaking during the weekly Cabin... Read More


Fuel QR system to continue amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The government will continue using the QR code system for fuel distribution as the conflict in the Middle East has not yet ended, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa ... Read More


'Panadura Nilanga' remanded until September 3

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- Alleged drug trafficker Nilanga Sampath Silva, alias 'Panadura Nilanga,' has been remanded until September 3 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court. The suspect, who had been... Read More