A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world s biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (11:20 PM)
Former Speaker and National People s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala s wife has been hospitalized following a car accident, Biyagama Police said. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (2:44 PM)
Three suspects involved in the sale of narcotics linked to "Dubai Ishara"a major drug trafficker operating a local drug network from Dubaiwere arrested by the Gampola Police this morning (17). MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (1:36 PM)
The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka, has issued a special announcement regarding the practical examination for the subject of Home Economics for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A'L) Examination (2025). MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (4:05 PM)
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (11:44 PM)
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)