Drugs seized from luxury vehicle and hotel room in Negombo
A man travelling in a high-end luxury jeep was arrested in the early hours of January 9 near the Periyamulla–Eththukala railway crossing in Negombo, after police found a large quantity of narcotics in his possession. Officers of the Negombo Divisional…
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 scheduled for June after 14-year gap
The launch of Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a flagship international trade exhibition aimed at promoting Sri Lankan products and services to global buyers and investors, was held recently at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo. The event is being organised…
Dramatic rescue after tourist child falls at Ella
A foreign tourist child was rescued after falling from a steep cliff at Little Adam’s Peak today, authorities said. The child reportedly fell nearly 100 feet while attempting to take a selfie at the popular tourist attraction. Following the incident,…
Saudi Fund to provide USD 6 mn for Ditwa-damaged road repairs in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is set to receive an additional USD 6 million from the Saudi Fund for Development for the rehabilitation of roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwa, following discussions held at Parliament, the Ministry of Transport said. The meeting took place…
Sri Lanka Lions squad for Asian Legends League announced
The Asian Legends League (ALL) has announced the dates for its second season, with the tournament scheduled to be held from January 19 to February 1, 2026. The organisers confirmed that Season 2 will feature several teams made up of…
Minneapolis ICE shooting: video emerges filmed by agent who fired
A new cellphone video showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been released and widely shared online. The footage, believed to be shot…
Political vlogger Darshana Handungoda passed away
Journalist Darshana Handunhoda, 55, of the popular YouTube channel SL Deshaya has died, according to family sources. He had been receiving treatment for an illness and died Friday morning, Jan. 10, at the National Hospital Colombo. Handunhoda was widely known…
Weather Forecast : What to expect today ?
The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 60 km North of Trincomalee at 7:00 a.m. on 10 January 2026. It is likely to weaken and cross the Sri Lanka coast between Trincomalee and Jaffna around noon….
Sri Lanka records drop in average tourist spending despite higher arrivals in 2025
Sri Lanka saw a decline in average tourist spending in 2025 despite a strong increase in visitor arrivals, official data show. According to figures from the Central Bank, tourist arrivals rose to 2,362,521 in 2025, up from 2,053,465 in…
Sri Lanka records over USD 8 billion in worker remittances in 2025
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka surged to US dollars 8,076.2 million in 2025, up from US dollars 6,575.4 million in 2024, recording a strong year-on-year growth of 22.8 per cent. Tourist arrivals also increased during the year, reaching 2,362,521 in…