Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Saudi Arabia Allows All Visa Holders to Perform Umrah

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that holders of all visa categories are now permitted to perform Umrah while in the Kingdom. The ministry stated that... Read More


Qatar Airways accused of killing 'strict vegetarian' passenger with meat-based meal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- A Southern California cardiologist flying Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka was denied the vegetarian meal he had ordered, then died after choking on a piece of food whi... Read More


Second Phase of Public Servant Salary Increase Set for 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The government has announced that the second phase of the public servant salary increase, introduced under the 2025 budget in three phases, will be implemented in the upcoming 202... Read More


Mixed fortunes for Trinity

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Royal College beat Trinity College in their Under 19 inter school limited overs cricket encounter at the Asgiriya Stadium by six runs . Royal College scored 162 and Trinity Colleg... Read More


Man allegedly defrauds two of Rs. 500,000 with promise of jobs in Canada

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A person who allegedly defrauded two individuals by accepting a sum of Rs. 500,000 from them on the pretext of providing them with jobs in Canada was arrested by the Biyagama Poli... Read More


Navy nabs two suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The Navy seized a consignment of approximately 405kg of Kendu leaves, a dinghy, and apprehended two suspects during a search operation conducted in the Thudawa sea area, Kalpitiya... Read More


Sokians and Sri Devananda under 19 'A' Division Table Tennis champions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Dharmasoka College Ambalangoda and Sri Devananda College Ambalangoda came to the fore when they clinched Under 19 boys and girls' A' division champions in the All Island Inter sch... Read More


Royal retain Hayman Trophy with easy win

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Royal College Colombo produced a superb all-round display of strength, speed, and precision to outclass their traditional rivals S. Thomas' College and retained the prestigious Dr... Read More


SJB member arrested with ICE in Horowpothana

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate who contested the last Local Government election on the preferential list was arrested in Horowpothana for possessing crystal methamphetam... Read More


Swazi woman trafficking cannabis arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Mahabage Police arrested a Swazi national woman for engaging in a cannabis trafficking operation. The 30-year-old woman was arrested after attempting to smuggle packets of cannab... Read More