Notice for voters regarding official polling cards for 2025 LG Election The Department of Posts has issued a special notice for those who are still to receive their official polling cards for the 2025 Local Government (LG) election. 30-04-2025 [More]
Trump celebrates 100 days in office by touting record and blasting foes US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech touting his achievements and targeting political foes. 30-04-2025 [More]
Sri Lanka Pakistan hold talks on defence collaboration A high-level discussion has taken place between Sri Lanka and Pakistan aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation fostering mutual understanding on regional security dynamics and exploring opportunities for defence collaboration the Ministry of Defence said. 30-04-2025 [More]
Two arrested over Rs. 77 million fraud at Sabaragamuwa PC remanded A female Assistant Director of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council and a former Secretary of a Ministry under the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council who were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with a fraud of Rs. 77 million have been remanded until 8 May. 30-04-2025 [More]
Motor Traffic Dept. closed on 5 and 6 May The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced that its head office in Narahenpita will remain closed on 5 and 6 of May. 30-04-2025 [More]
2025 LG Polls 33 candidates arrested for violating election laws A total of 33 candidates contesting at the upcoming Local Government (LG) election have been arrested for flouting election laws Police have announced. 30-04-2025 [More]
15 May Day events and rallies to be held in Colombo tomorrow At least 15 May Day processions commemorative events and rallies are scheduled to be held in Colombo tomorrow (May 1) Sri Lanka Police confirmed. 30-04-2025 [More]
Four arrested with 322kg Kerala cannabis in Northern seas Four persons have been taken into custody for the possession of Kerala cannabis in the sea area off Valvettithurai by the Sri Lanka Navy. 30-04-2025 [More]
Investigations launched into Rs. 2.7 bn loss from Lanka Phosphate export deal Investigations have been launched into a controversial deal involving the Lanka Phosphate Company which allegedly sold 3000 metric tons of rock phosphate to three companies for export during the tenure of the previous government resulting in a loss of Rs. 2700 million to the state. 30-04-2025 [More]
Ready to revise Sri Lanka bailout after US tariffs IMF The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday offered to revise the terms of a $2.9 billion bailout loan to cash-strapped Sri Lanka should the United States reinstate punitive tariffs on exports. 30-04-2025 [More]
