The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) has decided to cut down and destroy about 5,000 coconut trees in the Matara District, due to the rapid spread of the coconut root (wilt) disease. MORE..
12 Nov 2025 (5:07 PM)
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), earlier today (12) on allegations of misappropriating public funds, has been granted bail. MORE..
12 Nov 2025 (4:11 PM)
Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it has surpassed the revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion set for the year 2025, yesterday (11). MORE..
12 Nov 2025 (3:56 PM)
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has told traders to reduce business with Pakistan and use other routes for the transit of goods. MORE..
12 Nov 2025 (9:08 PM)
The 35th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the Sri Lanka and Indian Navies and Coast Guards was held on board INS Sukanya, at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line, north of Kankesanthurai. MORE..
12 Nov 2025 (9:45 PM)
The Police Western Province North Crimes Division arrested eight suspects along with over 300 kilograms of narcotic substances that were being transported by land earlier this morning (12), following a special operation carried out on the Andagalawella Beach in Kirinda. MORE..
12 Nov 2025 (3:05 PM)