Alleged Drug Trafficker “Podi Lassie” Brought Back to Sri Lanka from India
Arumahandi Janith Madhusankha de Silva, alias Arumahandi Janith Madhusankha de Silva, widely known as “Podi Lassie,” was escorted from Bandaranaike
Aswesuma February Benefits to Be Credited Today
The Welfare Benefits Board Sri Lanka has announced that benefits under Phase 1 of the Aswesuma programme for the month
Police Launch Special Security Plan Following Conclusion of G.C.E. O/L Exam
Sri Lanka Police have launched a special security plan to prevent possible unruly incidents among students following the conclusion of
Sri Lanka’s Official Poverty Line Rises in January 2026
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line increased in January 2026 compared to December 2025, according to a report released by the
Customs Trade Unions Continue Black Armband Protest
The black armband protest launched by customs trade unions will continue today (26), according to the Customs Trade Union Alliance.
Rising Colon and Rectal Cancer Cases Among Young Adults Raise Concern in Sri Lanka
Health authorities have raised concern over a growing incidence of colon and rectal cancers among individuals aged 30 to 50
Colombo Residential Land Prices Rise 12.4% in Second Half of 2025 – CBSL
Residential land prices in the Colombo District increased by 12.4% year-on-year in the second half of 2025, while commercial land
China’s Quiet War Against Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Identity
Sri Lanka, long celebrated as the cradle of Theravāda Buddhism, is now facing a subtle yet profound erosion of its
PUCSL Opens Public Consultations on Proposed 13.56% Electricity Tariff Hike
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has begun islandwide public consultations today (Feb. 20), inviting comments on a
Sri Lanka Exports Jump 13.71% in January 2026, Earnings Reach US$ 1.53 Billion
Sri Lanka’s export sector began 2026 on a strong note, recording a 13.71% year-on-year growth, with total export earnings reaching