02 three-wheeler drivers arrested for defrauding tourists
Two three-wheeler drivers have been arrested for defrauding two foreign tourists by charging excessive amounts for their travel during their holiday in Sri Lanka. According to the Police, two complaints have been filed with the Tourism Police, after which investigations…
Colombo Uni warns against misleading social media posts
The University of Colombo has warned the public about several misleading social media posts that misuse the university’s name in relation to research and development activities. Issuing a statement, the university said it will be compelled to take action against…
Tsunami warning for Philippines, Indonesia after 7.4 earthquake hits Davao
The Philippines and some regions of Indonesia have issued a tsunami warning, urging coastal communities to evacuate after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck offshore in the southern Philippines The strong quake struck at a depth of 23 kilometres (14 miles)…
New Cabinet changes announced
A Cabinet reshuffle took place today, with 03 new Ministers and 10 new Deputy Ministers taking oaths before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning. The government has carried out the Cabinet reshuffle aimed at expediting and…
Sri Lanka linked to U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil network
The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday targeting nearly 100 individuals, entities and vessels connected to Iran’s oil and petrochemical trade, including companies that have facilitated shipments of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Sri Lanka. According to the U.S….
Gateway College Leads the Way with Olympic-Level Sports Infrastructure in Sri Lanka
Gateway College Colombo Gateway College has once again set a new benchmark in school sports infrastructure in Sri Lanka with the unveiling of state-of-the-art basketball courts built to Olympic-grade specifications in Colombo and Kandy. This cutting-edge development exemplifies the school’s…
Cabinet reshuffle today – Govt
Cabinet reshuffle ahead of 2026 Budget The government has decided to carry out a Cabinet reshuffle aimed at expediting and improving the efficiency of national development goals aligned with the 2026 Budget. Accordingly, the new Ministers and State Ministers are…
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers after 1 PM
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern, Central, Uva, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts after 1.00…
US imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchases
The U.S. imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helped Iran’s oil and petrochemicals trade, the administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday. The Treasury Department sanctioned the Shandong…
SJB approves joint political programme with UNP under SJB leadership
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Working Committee has unanimously approved a proposal to launch a joint political programme with the United National Party (UNP) under the leadership and guidance of the SJB. Announcing the decision, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said…