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)
One person has reportedly been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Jinthupitiya in Colombo. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (12:15 AM)
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)
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)
The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (17) was recorded at the Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station at 8.0 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (1:38 PM)
The White House has announced names of the so-called "Board of Peace" that will, under President Donald Trump s plan, supervise the temporary governance of Gaza. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (9:15 AM)