Hot News
Underworld figure Kudu Roshan arrested
Underworld figure Kudu Roshan arrested
Notorious underworld figure “Kudu Roshan” has been arrested. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested this morning after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police, has been granted bail. MORE..
Western province accounts for 42% of country’s nominal GDP: CBSL
Western province accounts for 42% of country’s nominal GDP: CBSL
The Western province continued to account for the largest share of the country’s nominal GDP, representing a share of 42.4 per cent in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Detention order issued on Sampath Manamperi extended
Detention order issued on Sampath Manamperi extended
Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (24). MORE..
Restoration work on landslide-hit Sri Pada-Hatton Road nears completion
Restoration work on landslide-hit Sri Pada-Hatton Road nears completion
Restoration work on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was damaged by a landslide in Mahagiri Damba, is currently in its final stages. MORE..
NBRO warns landslide risk persists in several areas despite lifting of red alerts
NBRO warns landslide risk persists in several areas despite lifting of red alerts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has cautioned that although landslide red alerts have been lifted, the risk in the affected areas has not yet fully subsided. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna surrenders to police
MP Ramanathan Archchuna surrenders to police
The Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police. MORE..
US judge rejects business group’s challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
US judge rejects business group’s challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by the largest U.S. business lobby group to President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, saying it fell under his broad powers to regulate immigration. MORE..
21kg of heroin and 172kg of ICE found on vessel taken into custody in southern seas
21kg of heroin and 172kg of ICE found on vessel taken into custody in southern seas
A total of 21kg of heroin and 172kg crystal methamphetamine have been found in the multi-day fishing vessel which was taken into custody in southern seas by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (23). MORE..
| December 24, 2025 10:51 am
Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by another Rs. 2,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by another Rs. 2,000
Gold rates in the local market continue to rise with the rapid increase in prices in the global market. MORE..
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
The US State Department said it would deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner, for seeking to “coerce” American social media platforms into suppressing viewpoints they oppose. MORE..
Special train service in place for Christmas and school holidays
Special train service in place for Christmas and school holidays
The Department of Railways has decided to operate additional train journeys in view of the Christmas season, school holidays, and the year-end long weekend. MORE..
‘Kush’ narcotics worth over Rs. 60M found inside package at Central Mail Exchange
‘Kush’ narcotics worth over Rs. 60M found inside package at Central Mail Exchange
A stock of ‘Kush’ narcotics worth over Rs. 60 million has been found inside a package sent to Sri Lanka from Thailand. MORE..
Inaugural flight from Poland to Sri Lanka for winter season lands at BIA
Inaugural flight from Poland to Sri Lanka for winter season lands at BIA
The inaugural flight from Poland to Sri Lanka for the winter season landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), last night (23). MORE..
374,000 workers affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, ILO estimates
374,000 workers affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, ILO estimates
Around 374,000 workers in Sri Lanka have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to a research conducted by the International Labour Organization. MORE..
Fishing vessel taken into custody with narcotics in southern seas brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Fishing vessel taken into custody with narcotics in southern seas brought to Dikkowita Harbour
A multi-day fishing vessel taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with narcotics in southern seas has been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. MORE..
| December 24, 2025 7:38 am
Gold prices hit record high of over US$ 4,500 per ounce
Gold prices hit record high of over US$ 4,500 per ounce
Gold rose to a record above US$ 4,500 an ounce on escalating tensions in Venezuela and expectations for more US rate cuts. Silver and platinum also advanced to all-time peaks. MORE..
T-56 firearm and ammunition recovered from car abandoned in Ragama
T-56 firearm and ammunition recovered from car abandoned in Ragama
A T-56 firearm and a stock of ammunition have been discovered by the Ragama Police. MORE..
| December 24, 2025 7:09 am
Libya’s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
Libya’s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
The head of Libya’s armed forces and four other high-ranking military officials died late on Tuesday (Dec 23) when their business jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara, officials in Türkiye’s capital and Tripoli said. MORE..
Trains from Colombo to Kankesanthurai and Batticaloa to resume today
Trains from Colombo to Kankesanthurai and Batticaloa to resume today
The Northern Railway Line will be fully reopened for train operations from today (24), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests
Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests
The killing of a man from a minority community during recent violent protests in Bangladesh has pushed already strained ties between Dhaka and Delhi into a deeper crisis. MORE..
Special security and traffic plan in Colombo
Special security and traffic plan in Colombo
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to minimize congestion in Colombo. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
SLTB to deploy additional buses during festive period
SLTB to deploy additional buses during festive period
Special additional bus services will be in operation from tomorrow (24) to December 27 in view of the festive season. MORE..
Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo
Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo
Greta Thunberg has been arrested at a demonstration in support of the Palestine Action protesters who are on hunger strike in prison, according to the Prisoners for Palestine protest group. MORE..