Cabinet allows Ponni Samba imports
The Cabinet has approved the temporary import of up to 520 metric tonnes of Ponni Samba rice per importer without permits, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. The decision comes amid a shortage of Keeri Samba rice in the local…
Tiny nation with fewer people than Colombo qualifies for FIFA World Cup
A country of just over 500,000 people, Cabo Verde have become the second-least populous nation to reach the World Cup, after Iceland at Russia 2018. After a tense first half against Eswatini, Cabo Verde turned on the style after the…
‘Worst of all time’ : Trump slams Time’s photo of him
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Time magazine, calling a cover photo that accompanied a feature on his Middle East peace deal “the Worst of All Time.” “Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 09 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western provinces and Galle and Matara districts today. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to 09 districts and amber…
Nearly 25% Sri Lankans’ body checked since January this year – Police
A total of 5.7 million persons have been inspected from 01st January to 13th October 2025, Sri Lanka Police said. Addressing the media today, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said that inspections, including body checks and interrogations, were conducted during…
US delegation meets Minister Wasantha to explore investment opportunities
A group of senior representatives from U.S. think tanks and the private sector met with the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, this week. This delegation, including investors from various U.S. states interested in investing…
Ishara Sewwandi’s arrest : Police provide more details
Ishara Sewwandi, the suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ inside a Colombo court complex in February this year, was arrested a few days ago in Nepal, Sri Lanka Police said. Addressing the media today,…
WHO’s SE Asia Regional Committee session begins in Colombo
The 78th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia commenced in Colombo yesterday (13), with Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa being elected as chairman. He will serve in this capacity for a period of one…
So now it’s official? Harsha questions new 1990 ad
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says it has been confirmed that changes have been made to the 1990 Suwa Seriya free ambulance service. In a post on ‘X’, MP de Silva said the name ‘Suwa Seriya’ has been dropped and…
Customs destroys Rs. 820 Mn worth of imported cigarettes
Sri Lanka Customs has destroyed a container full of illegally imported cigarettes. It is reported that the seized imported cigarettes were estimated to be worth Rs. 820 million. Following an inspection by Customs officials, the stock of cigarettes was destroyed….