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Ratnapura rest house, 3 shops fined for overpricing essentials

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A well-known rest house in Ratnapura and three rice-selling shops have been fined by the Ratnapura Magistrate's Court for selling essential items above the approved prices. The f... Read More


Vijitha Herath to undertake official visit to Belarus

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Belarus from 12 to 15 May 2026 on the invitation of the ... Read More


Man shot at, hacked to death in Ambalantota, revenge suspected

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Ambalantota Police have launched an investigation following a brutal homicide committed last night. Police said the man was shot at and subsequently attacked with a sharp wea... Read More


Two suspects remanded over Kapila's suspicious bail surety arrangement

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Two more suspects arrested for allegedly arranging sureties for former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who was granted bail while in remand custody ... Read More


Sri Lanka opens Mattala airport to local, foreign investors

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Sri Lanka has launched a drive to attract local and foreign investors to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as part of efforts to revive the aviation sector and bo... Read More


Will comply with CIABOC request :MR

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said he will comply with the summons issued by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and appear before the... Read More


Check your electoral lists : Polls chief

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The National Election Commission Chief R.M.A.L.Ratnayake yesterday said the deadline to submit claims and objections regarding the 2026 electoral register has been set until the 5... Read More


Power tariff hike will drive investors away : Sajith

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Power tariff hike will drive investors away while it has been act of subjecting them to extrusion, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday. " It is large scale indu... Read More


SL Pakistan discuss making FTA more effective

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Ministry of Trade in Sri Lanka and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry had discussed with Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in making the Pakistan Sri Lanka Free ... Read More


Hatton-Colombo main road blocked after landslide

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A landslide has blocked a section of the Hatton-Colombo Main Road in the Diyagala area, following the severe weather conditions currently affecting the country. Residents in the ... Read More