British Woman Caught Smuggling Rs. 460 Million Worth of Kush Cannabis into Sri Lanka
A British woman arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs for attempting to smuggle a large
UK PM Keir Starmer Vows Immigration Overhaul with Tougher Rules on English Skills and Settlement
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to reform what he describes as a “broken” immigration system, announcing plans
Salt Shortage Sparks Price Surge Amid Import Delays, Authorities Launch Investigations
The Salt Producers’ Association has raised concerns over a shortage of salt in the local market, attributing the issue to
Special Traffic and Security Plans in Colombo for Vesak Celebrations
Sri Lanka Police have implemented a special traffic plan in Colombo in conjunction with the Vesak festival, as large crowds
Indian Navy Foils Aerial Threats During Pakistan’s Retaliation Attempts, Says Vice Admiral
No enemy aircraft was allowed to come within several hundred kilometres of Indian territory during Pakistan’s recent attempts to target
Sri Lanka Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals and Earnings in Early May 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week
Sri Lanka Begins National Vesak Week, Celebrating 2,569th Sambuddha Jayanthi
Sri Lanka today (May 10) marks the beginning of National Vesak Week, commemorating the 2,569th Sambuddha Jayanthi—the birth, enlightenment, and
American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, Marking Historic First for the Catholic Church
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost OSA, a missionary and prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery
SLAF Bell 212 Helicopter Crashes into Maduru Oya Reservoir; All 12 Onboard Rescued
A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning
Island-wide Showers Expected After 1 p.m. Today, Met. Dept. Warns of Heavy Rain and Lightning
The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today (May