Earthquake in Bangkok: SL Embassy monitors situation; no incidents reported

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok is closely monitoring the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Thailand, in coordination with Thai authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today.

Several areas to experience high temperatures

A warm weather advisory has been issued, warning that the heat index in several parts of the country could rise to the ’Caution’ level in the next 24 hours.

Two Welikada police constables remanded

Two police constables attached to the Welikada Police and two other suspects were remanded till April 1 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

Scores dead, many missing as strong earthquakes rock Myanmar, Thailand

At least 25 people were killed in Myanmar and one in Thailand, while 43 others were missing after a skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok following a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake with an epicentre in Myanmar’s Sagaing region.

Youth arrested for distributing child exploitation content to foreigners via Facebook

A 20-year-old man has been arrested by Sri Lankan police for allegedly distributing videos and photos containing child sexual abuse material to foreign nationals through Facebook.

Consultant surgeon assaulted at Kegalle Hospital

A senior consultant Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF) surgeon at the General Hospital (Teaching) Kegalle was brutally assaulted within the hospital premises earlier today, the Daily Mirror learns.

Kris Balthazaar pledges to transform Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

“Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia has so much potential, but we must act now to improve safety, cleanliness, and public services,” says Kris Wilhelm Balthazaar, a former senior municipal council member and SLPP candidate in the upcoming local government election.

Former Opposition Leader of Central Provincial Council granted bail

Former Opposition Leader of the Central Provincial Council, Don Harindra Chanaka Illapperuma, who was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 350,000 by promising government jobs, was released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate today.

Use local polls to send signal to Govt: SJB Candidate

People should use the local government election to send a signal to the NPP government as it has not lived up to its expectations, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate for the Kotte Municipal Council Chamith Wijesundara said today.

Thailand issues nationwide no-fly order after 8.2 quake

The Thai Meteorological Department confirmed that an 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon, approximately 392 kilometers from Pang Ma Pha in Mae Hong Son province, The Thailand Nation reported.

Third chairman under Bimal resigns

The third chairman of an institution under the purview of Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayaka has resigned.

Man sentenced to 51 years for raping nine-year-old girl

An accused who stood indicted with the rape and gential mutilation of a nine year old girl was found guilty and sentenced to 51 year rigorous imprisonment by Kuliyapitiya High Court Judge Manoj Thalgodapitiya.

Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations

A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital Friday, causing buildings to sway.

Modi to undertake state visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism said.

King Charles hospitalized after side effects from cancer treatment

King Charles III was briefly hospitalized on Thursday after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. The palace said Charles, 76, had since returned to his London residence, Clarence House, and that his public schedule for Friday would be canceled as a precaution.

27 arrested for protesting in violation of court order in Colombo

Twenty-seven individuals, including the convener of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) and the Secretary of the Allied Health Sciences Students’ Union, have been arrested for holding a protest march in violation of a court order.

Sri Lanka makes big pitch to attract capital market investments

Sri Lanka yesterday made a compelling case for investments into its capital markets, urging investors to be part of the island nation’s growth story. Having emerged from crisis, the country is now positioning

Signs of delay in National Animal Census data

Though the results of the National Animal Census, which was conducted islandwide on March 15, were set to be announced today (28), the working committee said that it will be delayed further.

Australia to hold federal election on 3 May

Australia will head to the polls for a federal election on 3 May, in what is predicted to be a tight race.

Government open to all options for SriLankan, including privatisation

The government is currently exploring all potential avenues to determine the most effective strategy for restructuring the debt-laden national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, suggesting that options like privatisation or

No need to raise funds from global debt markets even in 2028: CB Governor

While Sri Lanka is likely to regain access to global capital markets in two years, Central Bank (CB) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe believes the government should refrain from raising funds from

Saturn’s transit bodes well for Sri Lanka, an astrological perspective

Saturn’s transit to the Pisces Zodiac sign from Aquarius at 21.44 hours on March 29, 2025, being a major significant celestial event, has captured the attention of astrologers and individuals the world over.

SMEs urged to apply for CBSL relief measures before 31 March deadline

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) this week urged borrowers to avail themselves of relief measures introduced to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) before the March 31, 2025 deadline.

Further delay adds Rs.21 million daily to outstanding bill

The government’s total dues for the company selected for the construction of the Kadawatha-Mirigama stretch of the central expressway have soared to US $ 189.513 million (Rs.56 billion) and further delay involves daily addition of Rs. 21 million to the outstanding amount, a minister said yesterday.

Stray dogs to be removed from Anuradhapura ahead of Modi’s visit: Veterinarians

The Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population Association yesterday claimed that the Governor’s Office of Anuradhapura had decided to remove all stray dogs from the Anuradhapura city limits in view of the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Indian couple with child nabbed at BIA smuggling Rs.20Mn worth chocolate-coated ‘Kush’

A young Indian couple with their seven-year-old child trying to smuggle the Cannabis variety ‘Kush’ worth over Rs.20 million that has been coated in chocolate was arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today.

Efforts underway to digitize Labour Ministry services

A special discussion was held today on digitizing the Labour Ministry to enhance the efficiency and speed of its public services.

New restaurants to offer affordable and nutritious meals

The government is set to launch a nationwide initiative to establish new restaurants, ensuring food security and providing the public with access to nutritious and affordable meals.

Sri Lanka Football Sold Out

The state of football in Sri Lanka has plunged into a dire and seemingly irreversible decline

Dy Minister Eranga Gunasekara fails to appear in court

Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, Eranga Gunasekara, a suspect in the investigation into the attack that destroyed UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence at Fifth Lane, Kollupitiya, on July 09, 2022, and for obstructing the Fire Brigade, failed to appear before Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura when the case was heard on March 26.