Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Traffic congestion on the Galle-Matara main road this evening (8). This is after a fire broke out in a shop in the Dewata Junction area, Galle. Published by HT Digital Content S... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Western Province North Crimes Division has arrested P. Udayarasa, the leader of the Sri Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (Sri TELO), for allegedly aiding and abetting large... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A 29-year-old motorcyclist died last evening (7) following a head-on collision with a van in the Randobe area on the Galle-Colombo main road. According to the police, the van was ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The proposed Protection of Occupants Bill has emerged as a major talking point in Sri Lanka's legal and property circles, with senior lawyers warning that it may tilt the balance ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Department of Posts has announced a significant revision of postal rates, effective from tomorrow (9). According to the new schedule, the minimum postage rate for a standard ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka exceeded 300,000 within the first few weeks of this year. According to the Tourism Development Authority, 317,381 tourists visited the island... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A temporary reduction in the current rainy weather conditions is anticipated from today (08) until the 11th, according to the Department of Meteorology. Forecasts indicate that l... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A constable at the Aluthgama Police station departed from duty after recording a formal note stating that continuous work without rest caused him severe mental distress. Reports ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A controlled price for domestic gas is being requested by consumer organisations from the government, pointing out that such regulation is essential due to frequent inconsistencie... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Tourism earnings rose to US dollars 378.3 million in January 2026, up from US dollars 308.6 million in December 2025, reflecting stronger visitor spending at the start of the year... Read More