17 empty shipping containers fall into sea off Colombo; fishermen warned
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned that 17 empty shipping containers have fallen into the sea from a merchant vessel about 17 nautical miles west of the Port of Colombo. The incident occurred near Latitude 06°54′ North…
Gift’ from Bangkok comes with a Rs 106 million surprise
Sri Lanka Customs has seized over 10.6 kg of suspected hashish concealed inside metal containers in an air cargo consignment that arrived from Bangkok, Thailand. The consignment arrived on SriLankan Airlines flight UL405 on July 24, 2026, and had been…
Small fishing boats barred from Jaffna to Beruwala due to rough seas
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has temporarily prohibited small fishing vessels from heading out to sea along the coast from Jaffna to Beruwala with immediate effect, due to forecast adverse weather conditions. The Department of Meteorology warned that…
2025 A/L university Z-score cut-offs released
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the Z-score cut-off marks for university admissions based on the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. See the full list of cut-off marks here. The post 2025 A/L university Z-score cut-offs…
Station masters warn of trade union action over railway signalling issues
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union has warned of trade union action unless authorities urgently address signalling and operational issues within the Railways Department. Union President Sumedha Somaratne alleged that train services on the Talaimannar line had resumed despite…
Suspect arrested with over 100g of ‘ICE’ in Vavuniya
A 39-year-old man has been arrested with 100 grams and 310 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’, in the Sobalapuliyankulam area of Vavuniya. Police said the suspect was arrested during a raid conducted on Friday (31) by officers…
Weather: Heavy rain and strong winds today
Rainy and windy conditions are expected to continue across southwestern Sri Lanka today due to the active Southwest monsoon, the Department of Meteorology said. Showers are forecast in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle…
Rumesh Tharanga wins Commonwealth gold for Sri Lanka after 20-year wait
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga won the men’s javelin gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, ending the country’s 20-year wait for a gold medal at the event. Tharanga secured victory with a best throw of 89.75 metres, producing a championship-winning performance…
Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpass $10 billion in first half of 2026
Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpassed US$ 10 billion during the first six months of 2026, according to the Central Bank’s latest External Sector Performance report. Export earnings increased by 3.3% year-on-year to US$ 10.4 billion during the first half of…
Sajith to host Sri Lankan Leopard Day 2026
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa will host Sri Lankan Leopard Day 2026 on Saturday (01) in Colombo, bringing together conservationists, researchers, policymakers, government institutions, civil society groups and youth representatives to discuss efforts to protect the endangered species. The event will…