Tesla recalls nearly 13,000 vehicles
Tesla has issued a recall for 12,963 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in a battery pack component that could cause a sudden loss of drive power, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)….
Rs. 425 Mn renovation of Colombo Central Bus Terminal underway
The renovation of the Colombo Central Bus Terminal is currently underway under the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, as part of the government’s broader vision of creating a “Prosperous Country – Beautiful Life.” The project, which is being implemented with an…
Miss Universe Sri Lanka reunited with crown lost in Bangkok taxi
Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2025, Lihasha Lindsay-White, has been reunited with her crown and dress after accidentally leaving them in a Bangkok taxi on Sunday, October 19. Lindsay-White reported the incident to Thailand’s 1155 Tourist Service Center after discovering she…
School student riding motorcycle killed in bus collision
A 17-year-old student of Bandaragama National School, who was riding a motorcycle, has died following a collision with a SLTB bus in the Kothalawala area, Bandaragama, today (22), police said. The victim has been identified as Lochana Lukshan, a Grade…
New Electronic Korean Language Exam Centre opened in Thalahena
A state-of-the-art Electronic Korean Language Examination Centre, equipped with modern facilities and smart devices such as tablets, was officially opened today (22) in Thalahena under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra. The new…
COPF approves increased levy on imported onions and potatoes
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the government’s move to increase the Special Commodity Levy (SCL) on imported big onions and potatoes to ensure a fair price for local farmers during the 2025 Yala season. The decision, taken…
Colombo HC sets trial dates for Wimal Weerawansa’s corruption case
The Colombo High Court today (22) scheduled the trial of a case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who is accused of unlawfully acquiring assets and funds amounting to approximately Rs. 75 million while serving as…
“Involved in Underworld” Public Security Minister on killed Weligama PS chairman
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today that the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was shot dead today, was involved with the underworld. Wijepala assured that there is no threat to national security, despite…
School shoes : Govt to provide QR-coded vouchers for selected students
Cabinet approval has been granted to provide a pair of shoes for selected school students, Piriven students, and Sila Matha for the 2026 academic year, through a QR-coded voucher system. According to the government, it has been decided to provide…
‘Sri Lankan Day’ national program to be held in December
Cabinet approval has been granted to conduct the ‘Sri Lankan Day’ national program on 12, 13, and 14 December 2025. Accordingly, the event will be held at the Colombo Town Hall grounds, Vihara Maha Devi Park, and adjoining roads, with…