Sri Lanka’s ‘Riverstone’ wins two acting awards at Malaysia Golden Global Awards 2026
Sri Lankan actors Mahendra Perera and Priyantha Sirikumara have won two acting awards for their performances in the film “Riverstone” at the Malaysia Golden Global Awards 2026. Mahendra Perera won the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Sergeant Udayasiri…
Foreign passenger caught with over 40,000 cigarettes at BIA
A 40-year-old foreign national has been intercepted at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while allegedly attempting to bring more than 40,000 foreign cigarettes into Sri Lanka. The passenger, described as a business employee, arrived on AirAsia flight AK47 at around 9.55…
Sri Lanka Customs unpacks Canadian Painter’s Rs. 201 million Surprise
A 27-year-old Canadian national has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after Sri Lanka Customs officers detected more than 20 kilograms of hashish in his baggage. The suspect, who is employed as a painter, arrived from Toronto, Canada, via…
Malaysian national arrested with 36,200 cigarettes at Colombo hotel car park
A Malaysian national has been arrested after police recovered 36,200 cigarettes of various brands allegedly imported into Sri Lanka without payment of duty. The arrest was made during a raid conducted by officers attached to the Kompannavidiya Police Station on…
Indian High Commission clarifies visa process for Sri Lankan pilgrims
The High Commission of India in Colombo has clarified that there has been no change in the visa fee policy for Sri Lankan pilgrims travelling to India, stating that eligible pilgrimage groups can obtain visas on a gratis (free) basis….
Tamil-speaking parties seek meeting with President on issues affecting communities
Leaders and representatives of six Tamil-speaking political parties have requested a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss matters of common concern affecting Tamil-speaking communities. The representatives met on Friday at the Parliament Complex and reaffirmed their decision to…
Presidential Residences accommodation claims: PMD issues clarification
Statement Regarding Media Reports on Alleged Accommodation of Outsiders at Presidential Residences The reports published in certain media outlets alleging that outsiders have been accommodated at Presidential Residences are entirely false and misleading. The claim that 3,089 individuals were accommodated…
Weather today: Showers forecast for several areas; mainly dry elsewhere
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Mainly dry weather will prevail over…
Exporters say 10% US Tariff puts Sri Lanka on Equal Footing with Key Competitors
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has welcomed the decision by the United States to apply a 10% tariff on imports from Sri Lanka, saying the move will help preserve the competitiveness of Sri Lankan products in the country’s…
Sacred Buddhist Site of Sarnath inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The sacred Buddhist site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, has officially been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking international recognition for one of Buddhism’s most revered sites. Sarnath holds immense religious and historical significance as the place…