Sign in
Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
Local
Youth arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA
An individual has been arrested at the at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for smuggling a total of 10,000 sticks of foreign-made cigarettes (50 cartons).
Based on a tip-off received, the…
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Chilaw to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
These sea areas are expected to be…
State revenue up by nearly 20% in first five months of 2025
The state revenue has surged to Rs. 1,942.36 billion during the first five months of 2025, marking a 19.95% increase in comparison to the figures from the same period last year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
The CBSL…
Colombo Archdiocese seeks prosecution of sacked former SIS chief
While acknowledging the disciplinary action taken against former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Nilantha Jayawardena as positive step, the Archdiocese of Colombo has stated that what…
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank imposes new caps on vehicle loan ratios
In a decisive move to strengthen macroprudential policy and mitigate systemic financial risks, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), acting as the Macroprudential Authority, has issued new Directions to licensed financial institutions to…
Sri Lanka Navy rescues four Indian fishermen in seas off Chilaw
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel have rescued four Indian fishermen from a distressed fishing boat in the seas off Chilaw.
Upon receiving information from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, a coordinated Search and…
“Ignoring peoples’ language rights led to an arms struggle” – Justice Minister
National unity cannot be established through slogans and by merely initiating infrastructure projects, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara has stated.
“If we look at the history of the country, ignoring the…
Over 300 suspects involved in illegal activities arrested in special joint operation
Over 300 individuals involved in illegal drug-related and other unlawful activities were arrested during a special large-scale search operation jointly conducted by the Sri Lanka Police, the Special Task Force (STF), the Sri Lanka Army, the…
IMF says Sri Lanka’s GDP could fall by 1.5% from US tariffs
Sri Lanka’s GDP could decline by up to 1.5 percent if the United States reinstates a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lankan exports and lowers tariffs on competitor trading partners, according to an IMF country report.
At present, Sri Lanka…
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena arrested
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago.
Chandrasena had appeared before the Commission earlier today (04) to record a statement…