The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (12:47 PM)
The Meteorology Department states that mainly dry weather will prevail over most parts of the island. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (9:10 AM)
One person has reportedly been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Jinthupitiya in Colombo. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (12:15 AM)
A retired Sri Lanka Army Captain has been arrested by the Police Western Province North Crimes Range at Miriswatte in Minuwangoda, while in possession of 18 T-56 assault rifle magazines and 25 rounds of live ammunition, police said.
16 Jan 2026 (11:13 PM)
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. MORE..
16 Jan 2026 (10:16 PM)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (16) received a farewell call from the outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, as she prepares to conclude her four-year tenure as Washington s top envoy to Colombo. MORE..
16 Jan 2026 (7:44 PM)