Enhanced security checks on international flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport have resulted in the arrest of two foreign nationals attempting to smuggle live wild animals, with officials rescuing dozens of creatures destined for India and Sri Lanka. MORE..
27 May 2025 (9:54 PM)
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says the government is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant that is spreading in several countries worldwide, including neighbouring India. MORE..
27 May 2025 (4:08 PM)
A fire has reportedly broken out in a shop in Rajagiriya. MORE..
27 May 2025 (3:25 PM)
A Red alert warning has been issued for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
27 May 2025 (3:03 PM)
In a joint operation conducted in the deep seas off Sri Lanka s southern coast, two multi-day fishing vessels carrying a large quantity of narcotics were taken into custody. MORE..
27 May 2025 (11:42 PM)
The Election Commission has issued an urgent reminder to all political parties and independent groups to submit the names of their elected representatives to local government bodies, including the mandatory female members, before 12.00 midnight on May 30, 2025. MORE..
27 May 2025 (5:10 PM)