Sri Lankan Airlines eyes Perth, China and Africa routes to boost tourism Sri Lankan Airlines is exploring opportunities to expand its network to Perth, China and Africa, with CEO Vipu Misra saying the national carrier must take the lead in developing new routes to support Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Speaking to the media, Misra said…

PM launches Rs. 1,104 Mn Ratmalana drainage project to mitigate flooding A development project worth Rs. 1,104 million has been launched to expand the drainage system along Kandawala Road in Ratmalana to resolve recurrent flooding issues during rainy seasons caused by inadequate public water system capacity. The initiative, undertaken by the Ministry of Roads and…

SC orders 3 police officers to compensate businessman tortured and forced to hand over gold   The Supreme Court has ruled that three police officers attached to the Negombo Divisional Criminal Investigation Department violated the fundamental rights of a jewelry businessman from Kuliyapitiya by subjecting him to physical assault, harassment and unlawful detention during a…

Man sentenced to 54 years RI for raping underage daughter       A man has been sentenced to a total of 54 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of raping his own underaged daughter.According to the Police Media Division, the suspect was found guilty on all three charges brought against him and the presiding High…

Japan provides grant assistance to support Mannar women’s livelihoods     On Oct. 29, 2026, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Akio Isomata signed a grant contract for the establishment of a local products manufacturing and sales centre in Mannar district under the scheme of “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP).” GGP is a financial…

Case filed against LAUGFS Gas       The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed a case against LAUGFS Gas PLC, over its failure to ensure an uninterrupted supply of gas to consumers.The case was filed on Oct. 29 before Court No. 5 of the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, alleging that the company had failed…

India  – SL sign MoU to supply electric bikes for fisheries officials   A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supply of 430 Electric Motor Bikes to field officers in the fisheries sector was signed by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka – Mr. Santosh Jha and Secretary to Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean…

Amber advisory issued for severe lightning The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Uva Province and the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota.The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (30), will remain in effect until 11.30 p.m. Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning and temporary localized strong winds are expected…

Sri Lankan Airlines eyes Perth, China and Africa routes to boost tourism Sri Lankan Airlines is exploring opportunities to expand its network to Perth, China and Africa, with CEO Vipu Misra saying the national carrier must take the lead in developing new routes to support Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Speaking to the media, Misra said…

PM launches Rs. 1,104 Mn Ratmalana drainage project to mitigate flooding A development project worth Rs. 1,104 million has been launched to expand the drainage system along Kandawala Road in Ratmalana to resolve recurrent flooding issues during rainy seasons caused by inadequate public water system capacity. The initiative, undertaken by the Ministry of Roads and…

SC orders 3 police officers to compensate businessman tortured and forced to hand over gold   The Supreme Court has ruled that three police officers attached to the Negombo Divisional Criminal Investigation Department violated the fundamental rights of a jewelry businessman from Kuliyapitiya by subjecting him to physical assault, harassment and unlawful detention during a…

Man sentenced to 54 years RI for raping underage daughter       A man has been sentenced to a total of 54 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of raping his own underaged daughter.According to the Police Media Division, the suspect was found guilty on all three charges brought against him and the presiding High…