Ella hotel fined Rs. 1 million for selling bottled water above MRP
The Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million on Future Life Hotels and Resorts (Pvt) Ltd, located in Nafora Ella, Karadagolla, for selling bottled drinking water above the stipulated price, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said….
Referendum needed on Supreme Court judges’ tenure: Namal
Any proposal to extend the tenure of Supreme Court judges should be decided by the people through a referendum, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa said. Addressing a public gathering, Rajapaksa claimed the government had…
Two suspects arrested hours after fatal Bellanwila shooting
Two suspects allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of a man in Bellanwila, Boralesgamuwa, were arrested on the same night while attempting to flee, Sri Lanka Police said. The shooting took place on Saturday (July 25) in the Bellanwila area…
Sri Lanka dengue cases in 2026 surpass 81,000; 61 deaths
Sri Lanka has recorded more than 81,000 dengue cases so far this year, with 61 deaths reported, according to the latest surveillance data from the National Dengue Surveillance System (NaDSys). The data, updated as of midnight on July 25, shows…
DFCC Bank and SriLankan Airlines Partner to Reward Journeys Beyond Borders
Thimal Perera, Director / Chief Executive Officer, DFCC Bank PLC exchanging the symbolic SLA DFCC Visa Platinum Credit Card with Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial, SriLankan Airlines. Also in the picture from left to right: Surakshi Rajahmoney, Manager Customer Relations,…
Shashi Tharoor visits Colombo Public Library during Literary Festival
Indian author and politician Dr. Shashi Tharoor visited the Colombo Public Library during his stay in Sri Lanka for the Colombo Literary Festival. Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazar said she was pleased to welcome Dr. Tharoor to the city’s Public…
From Web Editors to Makeup Artists: Police offers 383 Jobs
Sri Lanka Police has called for applications to fill 383 vacancies in the Police Auxiliary Service, including positions in a wide range of technical and professional fields. According to Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 2497 dated July 10, 2026, recruitment will…
Customs to auction over 1,000 vehicles left uncleared at Hambantota Port
Sri Lanka Customs says importers have failed to clear around 1,025 vehicles imported into the country and currently held at the Hambantota Port. Customs Media Spokesman Chandana Punchihewa said around 625 of these vehicles have remained at the port for…
64 Pigeons, 12 Metal Cages found in Wennappuva brothers luggage at BIA
Two Sri Lankan brothers have been fined a total of Rs. 500,000 after Customs officers detected 64 pigeons concealed in their luggage at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The two passengers, aged 38 and 42 and residents of Wennappuwa, arrived in…
Police officer suspended after viral video shows heated argument with public
A Sub-Inspector attached to the Wathupitiwala Investment Zone Police Post has been suspended with immediate effect after a video showing him engaged in a heated argument with members of the public went viral on social media. Police said the incident…