Rare Dugong rescued off Mannar coast
A Dugong dugon was found entangled in a fishing net in the coastal waters of Vidattaltivu, Kattalampiddy, in the Mannar District of the Northern Province on November 11, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Local fishermen who discovered the…
Sri Lanka greets lucky French couple as milestone two millionth arrivals
Sri Lanka welcomes two millionth tourist for 2025, signalling strong rebound in arrivals. Sri Lanka on Monday marked a major milestone in its post-crisis tourism recovery, welcoming its two millionth visitor for 2025 — a French couple who arrived at…
Trincomalee incident : Police issue clarification
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification statement regarding a video currently circulating on social media platforms, showing a commotion that occurred during the installation of a Buddha statue in Trincomalee. According to the Police, a complaint was made to…
Another ugly incident targeting a tourist : Suspect arrested
A 32-year-old resident of Kurunegala has been arrested for engaging in an indecent act in front of a group of foreign female tourists. The arrest comes after a video circulating on social media shows a driver of a three-wheeler allegedly…
Saudi issues Postal Stamp to mark Saudi – Sri Lanka 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Saudi Post (SPL) has issued a commemorative postal stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan…
Sri Lanka launches GEW 2025 with national unity and entrepreneurial spirit
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya joins participants partners and organizers for a group photograph at the GEW Sri Lanka 2025 Sri Lanka officially launched Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 under the inspiring theme ‘Together We Build,’ commencing a nationwide celebration…
Head Coach ka Hukum: RR’s Introduction Video of Sanga Goes Viral
Rajasthan Royals have appointed former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara as their new head coach for the upcoming IPL season, while he will also continue as the franchise’s Director of Cricket. The 2008 IPL champions announced the move in an…
The low pressure area over the island : New weather warning
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 17 NOVEMBER 2025 The low pressure area over the island continues to persist and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers will…
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity
Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia by a court in Dhaka for crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year. A three-judge bench of the country’s international crimes…
ITAK demands Deputy FM’s resignation
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has called on all Tamil members of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP), including Trincomalee MP and Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra, to resign immediately over the government’s response in relation to the recent issue…