Man arrested for robbing woman of Rs. 1.5 million in Millaniya
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with threatening and robbing a woman of Rs. 1.5 million in the Millaniya area this week. The Panadura Division Crimes Investigation Unit launched a probe into the incident that occurred on January…
Tense standoff in Galaha over suspected gem discovery near Kovil
A tense situation was reported in Galaha after residents obstructed officials from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority from taking samples of a rock suspected to be a gemstone that was discovered near a Hindu temple in the area following…
Motha: A Legacy Honored, A Trust Renewed Brand
Super Brand 2025 – Awarded by LMD – Media Services (Pvt) Ltd. In a marketplace that is constantly evolving, only a rare few brands manage to stand the test of time—not merely by surviving, but by leading with purpose, integrity,…
Deputy Minister’s surprise visit to IHAP reveals gaps in foreign migrant health screening
Deputy Minister of Health, Hansaka Wijemuni, recently conducted a surprise inspection of the Inbound Health Assessment Centre (IHAP) in Borella, which assesses the health status of foreign migrants arriving in Sri Lanka. According to the Health Ministry, the centre operates…
PM Harini meets IMF Chief at World Economic Forum in Davos
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya have engaged in Discussions on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In a statement, the IMF Asia and…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate drops to Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21 Jan), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate dropping to Rs. 312 in most banks. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate…
17 member Sri Lanka ODI team named : DDS back
ENGLAND TOUR OF SRI LANKA 2026 The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has selected the following squad to play the ODI series vs. England. The ODI matches will be played on the 22nd, 24th, and 27th of January 2026 at the…
Air quality slightly unhealthy across many areas today
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says Sri Lanka’s air quality reached a slightly unhealthy level in most of the cities in the last 24 hours. According to the NBRO, air quality has reached a moderate level in Nuwara Eliya,…
Gold crosses $4,800 for the first time
Gold prices surged to a record high above $4,800 per ounce on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softer dollar as U.S. President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe and upend the…
STF arrests a man with over 60kg of ICE worth Rs. 900Mn
A man has been arrested in the Nittambuwa area by officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF) with more than 60 kilograms of ICE narcotics, valued at over Rs. 900 million. According to information received by the Gonahena STF…