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 -- 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
Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Foreign exchange earnings from tourism plummeted to $223.7 million in March 2026, marking a 37% decline compared to the previous year, according to Central Bank data citing the ... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Nuwara Eliya area today (20) to inspect sites associated with the Indian Housing Project for the Indian-origin Tamil commun... 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 -- Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan departed the island this afternoon (20) following the conclusion of a two-day official visit. This visit marks the first time an Indian... Read More