Bollywood Star Hrithik Roshan arrives in Sri Lanka (Video)
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has arrived in Sri Lanka to headline the opening ceremony of the ‘City of Dreams Sri Lanka’, the first integrated resort in South Asia. The Indian actor is attending the launch event held today, after fellow…
One person dead in a shooting in Hungama
One person has been reported dead in a shooting in the Hungama area in Ambalantota today. According to the Police, the shooting had occurred over a personal dispute in the Pittani Yaya area this afternoon. The deceased is a 32-year-old…
Duties of Magistrate Thilina Gamage suspended
The Judicial Service Commission has taken steps to suspend the duties of Thilina Gamage, who served as the District Judge and Magistrate of Moratuwa. This suspension was carried out due to an ongoing investigation by the Judicial Service Commission concerning…
Duty-free liquor purchase : 7 Presidential security officers transferred
The President’s Office has taken stern disciplinary action against several security officers who were found to have purchased liquor illegally from the duty-free section at the Katunayake Airport. A senior official confirmed that seven security personnel have been transferred with…
Income Tax : Notice from Inland Revenue Dept
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) says the validity of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued for the submission of the returns of income for the Year of Assessment 2024/2025 has been extended to 30 November 2025. Issuing a statement, the…
South Asia’s first integrated resort, ‘City of Dreams Sri Lanka’, opened
Officially opening its doors today (02 Aug), ‘City of Dreams Sri Lanka’ becomes the first integrated resort in South Asia. A dinner was held yesterday with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, announcing the opening of the resort. However,…
Navy nabs 23 fishermen during raids to crack down on illegal fishing
Twenty-two (22) persons involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 05 dinghies in several locations off the coast of Sri Lanka, in multiple operations conducted from 23 to 31 July 2025. The arrests were made during separate…
Woman arrested over illegally acquired assets worth Rs. 30 Mn
A 36-year-old woman, who was arrested in connection with illegally acquired assets worth over Rs. 30 million, has been released on bail by the Kesbewa Magistrate’s Court. The Police Illegal Assets and Intellectual Property Investigation Unit had launched a probe…
Girl Guides Association can nurture young female leaders – PM
Highlighting the importance of building female leadership in today’s society, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association possesses the ability to fulfil this need. PM Amarasuriya made these remarks while addressing the Presidential Girl Guide Awards…
Two suspects arrested over multiple thefts
The Colombo North Crimes Investigation Division has arrested two suspects involved in theft in various areas. According to the Police, one suspect was arrested with 03.2 grams of heroin in Grandpass on 31 July. Interrogations of the suspect had led…