Trump: China “very happy” as Hormuz move unfolds
US President Donald Trump says China has agreed “not to send weapons to Iran”, after he wrote to President Xi Jinping asking him not...
PM highlights spirit of coexistence and fresh beginnings in New Year...
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to embrace unity, renewal and shared cultural values as...
President calls for unity and resilience in New Year message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to uphold cultural values and work in unity...
Foreign remittances hit US$ 814.8m in March despite Middle East conflict
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka amounted to US$ 814.8 million in March 2026, reflecting a 17.5% increase from US$ 693.3 million recorded in...
SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by bus conductors, Transport Minister Bimal...
Trump says US military to remain around Iran until deal is...
US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around Iran until it fully complied...
Woman arrested in Maharagama over Rs. 10 million foreign job scam
A suspect has been arrested by the Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) for allegedly defrauding more than...
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and the...
SLTB announces Special Bus Services from April 9–21
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced special bus services during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season.
Addressing the media today,...
‘100% Natural’ pet medicine scam exposed
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a large-scale pet medicine manufacturing facility operating in the Minuwangoda area, uncovering what officials described as a...