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Arijit Singh says he's not done with music

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Popular Bollywood singer Arijit Singh, who wooed generations with his soulful voice in songs like Tum Hi Ho, Kesariya and Channa Mereya, left fans stunned after announcing that h... Read More


CAA busts businessman selling fake "Japanese brand" electric fans in Piliyandala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has apprehended a businessman selling counterfeit electric fans by exploiting consumer trust in Japanese brand names. The raid, carried out i... Read More


Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives at Fort Magistrate's Court

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court a short while ago to appear in connection with a case filed against him under the Public Prop... Read More


Saman Ekanayake appears before court: Named second suspect

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Former Presidential Secretary Somisara Bandara Ekanayake, also known as Saman Ekanayake, appeared before court today. Court stated that, according to the further report submitte... Read More


Mandatory seat belt rule comes into full effect

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The National Council for Road Safety said that police have begun imposing fines for seat belt violations across the country, following the conclusion of a three-month transition ... Read More


Doctors hold patients hostage as strike enters second day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Patients across the country continued to face disruption as doctors pressed ahead with their trade union action for a second consecutive day following the launch of an island-wid... Read More


Injured elephant roams Mahaoya villages, devastates crops

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A wounded wild elephant has been roaming about in Samagipura, Pulawala, and Bendirekka areas in Mahaoya division for several days. They said the wildlife veterinary surgeons pro... Read More


Government extends validity of driving licenses due to November disruptions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The validity of driving licenses set to expire between November 25, 2025, and December 24, 2025, has been extended by one month from their original expiry date. The Motor Vehicl... Read More


Dilki Watsala Marambage appointed Director General of Technical Education and Training

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Ms. Dilki Watsala Marambage as the Director General of the Department of Technical Education and Training, a post that ha... Read More


Tense situation outside Presidential Secretariat over hunger strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A tense situation was reported outside the Presidential Secretariat today as police moved to halt the continuous hunger strike launched by the Association of School Development O... Read More