Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Mobile and fixed-line telephone penetration increased significantly, with mobile connections reaching approximately 147 per 100 persons while fixed lines stand at 12.1 per 100 p... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 21 -- 50 foreign nationals stayed in the country illegally after their business visas expired and now face custody following a raid by Department of Immigration and Emigration officia... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Gokarella Police have arrested nine suspects in connection with the brutal assault of a woman that sparked widespread outrage across social media. The incident occurred on ... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Persistent heavy rainfall in the Hatton-Dickoya area has caused severe flooding in the low-lying areas of the Fordyce Estate in Dickoya today (21). Approximately 50 estate hous... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Walana Central Anti-Corruption Striking Force arrested two close associates of an alleged notorious organised criminal and drug trafficker Salindu Malshitha, known as "Kudu ... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Two Indonesian social media activists were apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle "Kush" cannabis into the country. Officers from the Sri L... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A final-year student from the University of Moratuwa passed away this afternoon (19) after being swept away by a wave while bathing in the Bentota sea. Police report that the d... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Direct impacts on Sri Lankan coconut exports remain limited despite regional instability, though shipping delays and rising freight costs present operational difficulties. Cocon... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Revenue collections reached Rs. 743.6 billion leading up to the 2026 Sinhala and Tamil New Year, exceeding the initial targets set for the period. Sri Lanka Customs Media Spokes... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Earnings from the expressway network surpassed Rs. 441 million throughout the New Year travel window spanning 10 to 18 April. Road Development Authority Director General Anuradh... Read More