TikTok Friendship turns into Drugging & Robbery Case, Suspect Arrested
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a 28-year-old suspect for allegedly drugging victims he met via TikTok and stealing their money and gold jewellery, Boralesgamuwa Police said. According to police, the suspect befriended a private bank employee through TikTok and arranged…
Parliamentary caucus begins Steps Toward National Film School
Sri Lanka has taken initial steps toward establishing a National Film School, with preliminary discussions held under the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs to explore the institutional, academic and legal framework for the initiative. The meeting, chaired by…
ICC T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches – Fixtures
Warm-up matches for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played from February 2 to 6 across Sri Lanka and India, with teams using the fixtures to fine-tune squads ahead of the tournament opener on February 7. The…
CBSL rates: Rupee strengthens slightly
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 Jan), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 305.98 to Rs. 305.94…
Work resumes on long-delayed Torrington housing project
Construction work on the Torrington apartment complex, which had been stalled for years, officially resumed today, according to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development. The project, which includes 115 housing units, was initially launched in 2012. However, after…
Singer Fashion Academy Hosts En Vogue 2026, Celebrating Emerging Talent
The Singer Fashion Academy hosted En Vogue 2026, a runway presentation, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and culture while spotlighting the next generation of Sri Lankan fashion designers. Held for the second time, the event reaffirmed the Academy’s role as a leading…
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visits Hyundai Innovation Centre in Singapore
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has visited the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS) as part of an ongoing study tour, examining advanced manufacturing technologies, electric vehicle production and smart industrial solutions. The HMGICS facility, launched in 2023 following the…
Special traffic plan announced for Navam Maha Perahera in Colombo
Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for the annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, with road restrictions and diversions scheduled for the evening of January 31 and February 1. Police said the…
Attack reported on supermarket-style meat shop in Hatton
A group of individuals reportedly attacked a supermarket-style retail shop on Side Street in Hatton on Jan. 28, following its opening. The incident caused damage to refrigerators used to display the fish and meat products, according to local reports. The…
Zero budget, no office, no staff: Harsha de Silva questions PM on Women’s Commission
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticised the government over the lack of funding and operational support for Sri Lanka’s newly established National Women’s Commission, following the resignation of its inaugural Chairperson. In a social media post, de Silva said…