President calls for compassion and coexistence in Vesak Day message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Vesak message, called on people to embrace the Buddhist values of non-violence, compassion and loving-kindness, while highlighting the importance of peace, coexistence and reconciliation in society. He said Vesak, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment…
Weather: Rain across several areas today
Showers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts on Saturday, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may develop at a few…
Man arrested with illegally assembled jeep in Kottawa
A 39-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of a jeep allegedly assembled using vehicle spare parts illegally brought into Sri Lanka, Police said. The arrest was made during a raid conducted by officers of the Western Province South Crime…
Weather today: Showers at times
The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (30). According to the department’s weather forecast, showers or thundershowers may also…
Former Transport Secretary says resignation not linked to Supreme Court ruling
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Professor Kapila Perera, has denied reports that his resignation was linked to a recent Supreme Court ruling against him. Addressing his farewell event, Perera said he had repeatedly requested…
Govt leaders speak to Basil more than I do – Namal
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has defended former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa following questions over his continued stay in the United States despite facing scrutiny over several legal and corruption-related matters in Sri Lanka. Speaking to the media, Namal Rajapaksa rejected…
Hundreds of hectares of state plantation land opened to investors
Sri Lanka has officially launched the second phase of its initiative to offer underutilized state plantation lands and assets for investment, marking a key step in efforts to transform dormant public assets into productive economic opportunities. The program, introduced under…
Honda recalls nearly 99,000 US vehicles over air bag defect
Honda Motor is recalling 98,892 vehicles in the United States due to a defect that could cause unintentional air bag deployment, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday. The recall affects certain Honda Acura TLX, Accord…
UN adds Israel to sexual violence blacklist for first time
The United Nations has added Israel to its annual blacklist of parties credibly suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, marking the first time the country has been included in the report. According to the latest report by UN Secretary-General António…
Sri Lankan rupee depreciates 5.4% against US dollar in 2026
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 5.4% against the US dollar so far in 2026, according to the Central Bank’s latest Weekly Economic Indicators report. The report also noted that Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves were provisionally estimated at…