Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 126,000 Tourists in First 20 Days of July 2025
Sri Lanka recorded 126,008 international tourist arrivals during the first 20 days of July 2025, reflecting a continued upward trend
Special Probe Launched into Issuance of Passports to Underworld Figures and Drug Traffickers
The Ministry of Public Security has launched a special investigation into the alleged issuance of passports through illicit means to
Showers Exceeding 75mm Expected in Several Areas Across the Island
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather update indicating that showers are expected at intervals today (22) in the
Iranian National Caught at Katunayake Airport Attempting to Flee to Europe Using Fake British Passport
An Iranian national was apprehended at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to travel to Europe using a forged British
Gammanpila Case Over Misuse of Australian Investor’s Shares Recalled for Further Hearing
The Colombo High Court has set a new date for the continuation of the case filed by the Attorney General
IUSF Accuses Government of Undermining Student Movement to Push Education Privatization Agenda
The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) has strongly accused the government of deliberately destabilizing the student movement by deploying politically affiliated
Two Men Drown While Fishing in Panahaduwa Reservoir Using Tyre Tube; Search Continues for One Body
Two men have reportedly drowned while fishing in the Panahaduwa Reservoir in Udawalawe, according to local police. The victims, aged
E-Passport Tender Deadline Extended Amid High Interest from Bidders
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has extended the deadline for the e-passport tender process, granting potential bidders a second
Colombo High Court Schedules Next Hearing in Chandrani Bandara’s Corruption Case for July 28
Following proceedings before High Court Judge Sahan Mapa Bandara, the Colombo High Court has set July 28 as the next
Teen Arrested in Lindula for Allegedly Abducting Schoolgirl and Detaining Her in Haputale
A young man has been arrested by the Lindula Police for allegedly abducting an underage schoolgirl and holding her at