Latest Sri Lanka News and Top Stories
Onlanka - Sri Lanka news website logo
Sri Lanka public chat service
  • Home
  • Friends
  • Chat
  • Play
  • Hotels
  • Contact us
Sep 15 2025 September 15, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:32 pm
Bribe

Housing Development Authority Technical Officer arrested for bribe in Galle

September 15, 2025 - 5:32 pm

A Technical Officer attached to the Housing Development Authority office in Galle has been arrested today (September 15) on bribery charges.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 15 2025 September 15, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:11 pm
Sampath Manamperi - SLPP

Sampath Manamperi to surrender over ICE chemical discovery in Middeniya

September 15, 2025 - 5:11 pm

The lawyer representing Sampath Manamperi informed the Court of Appeal today (September 15) that his client is ready to surrender to the relevant Magistrate’s Court.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 15 2025 September 15, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:57 pm
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launches Colombo Central Bus Terminal redevelopment

Colombo Central Bus Terminal undergoes first major overhaul in 60 years

September 15, 2025 - 4:57 pm

The Colombo Central Bus Terminal Renovation Project was officially launched this morning (September 15) under the patronage of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 15 2025 September 15, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:28 pm
Police car lights

Sri Lanka Police bust Crystal Meth production site in Hambantota

September 15, 2025 - 12:28 pm

Sri Lanka Police have uncovered a crystal methamphetamine (ICE) production site in the Hambantota area during a raid carried out by the Kalutara Crimes Division.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 15 2025 September 15, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:45 am
Maradana Railway Station in Sri Lanka

Maradana Railway Station renovation begins today

September 15, 2025 - 8:45 am

The project to renovate the Maradana Railway Station under the “Dream Destination” program will be launched today (September 15) under the patronage of Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 15 2025 September 15, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:36 am
Pettah Central Bus Stand in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka launches major renovation of Pettah Central Bus Stand

September 15, 2025 - 8:36 am

The major development project to renovate the Central Bus Stand in Pettah will be launched today (September 15) under the patronage of Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 14 2025 September 14, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:59 pm
Parliament of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to abolish MPs’ pensions with retrospective effect

September 14, 2025 - 6:59 pm

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that legislation is being drafted to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 14 2025 September 14, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:55 pm
50,000kg of chemicals linked to ICE production found in Middeniya

17 of 20 chemical samples in Middeniya linked to Meth production

September 14, 2025 - 12:55 pm

A majority of the chemical samples found buried on a plot of land in Thalawa, Middeniya, have been confirmed to contain crystal methamphetamine (ICE).

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 14 2025 September 14, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:32 pm
Sri Lanka buses

Sri Lanka to enforce mandatory inspections for long-distance buses

September 14, 2025 - 12:32 pm

The Sri Lankan government has decided to make a basic condition inspection mandatory for all long-distance buses before they begin their journeys. The new process will come into effect from the start of October 2025.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 14 2025 September 14, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:58 am
Two jeeps seized by Sri Lanka Police during raids in Menikhinna and Wattegama

Two arrested with illegally imported jeeps in Menikhinna and Wattegama

September 14, 2025 - 9:58 am

Sri Lanka Police have arrested two suspects along with two illegally imported jeeps during raids in Menikhinna and Wattegama on September 13, 2025.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 13 2025 September 13, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:58 pm
Sri Lanka, U.S. conclude largest multilateral exercise of 2025 - Pacific Angel 2025

Sri Lanka, U.S. conclude largest multilateral exercise of 2025

September 13, 2025 - 7:58 pm

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and the Ministry of Defence, marked the conclusion of Exercise Pacific Angel 2025 at a closing ceremony in Katunayake this evening (September 13).

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 13 2025 September 13, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 1:10 pm
Decorated "Dam Rajina" bus in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka revokes bus decoration permit

September 13, 2025 - 1:10 pm

The circular granting permission for decorations and accessories to be installed on buses in Sri Lanka has been revoked, effective from September 09, 2025.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 13 2025 September 13, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:36 am
Government officials attending AI workshop at Sri Lanka Presidential Secretariat

Sri Lanka moves to modernize public service with AI

September 13, 2025 - 11:36 am

A special workshop aimed at promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Sri Lanka’s public service was held yesterday morning (September 12) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 13 2025 September 13, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:04 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Sri Lanka Police arrest three linked to killings in Borella, Boralesgamuwa, and Maradana

September 13, 2025 - 10:04 am

Sri Lanka Police have arrested three suspects linked to separate shooting murders in Borella, Boralesgamuwa, and Maradana, during operations carried out on September 12, 2025.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 12 2025 September 12, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:03 pm
Ramith Rambukwella

Ramith Rambukwella indicted over Rs. 270 Million assets

September 12, 2025 - 3:03 pm

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s son, Ramith Rambukwella, has been indicted before the Colombo High Court by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Sep 12 2025 September 12, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:20 pm
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong speaking with patients seated on public chairs, accompanied by Sri Lanka Parliament Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne and officials at Polonnaruwa event

Sri Lanka hails China’s gift of Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital

September 12, 2025 - 2:20 pm

Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, said that the Polonnaruwa China–Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Specialized Hospital is the most valuable gift Sri Lanka has received from the long-standing friendship between the two countries.

FB Share
WhatsApp
X Post


Previous Posts
Next Posts
  • Sinhala Chat Room

    Sri Lanka chat
  • Search news

  • Sri Lanka’s top news reported in 2025

    • Sri Lanka President launches “Clean Sri Lanka” program to transform the nation – January 1, 2025
    • Former Minister Vijith Vijayamuni Soysa arrested over illegally assembled lorry – January 19, 2025
    • Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested for money laundering – January 25, 2025
    • Sri Lanka launches GovPay: A digital payment platform for government services – February 7, 2025
    • Nationwide power outage hits Sri Lanka, restoration underway – February 9, 2025
    • Sri Lanka’s Budget Speech 2025 – February 17, 2025
    • Ganemulla Sanjeewa shot dead at Colombo Hulftsdorp court complex – February 19, 2025
    • Daisy Forrest arrested by CID over money laundering case – March 5, 2025
    • Former Minister Mervyn Silva arrested by CID – March 5, 2025
    • Ex-chief minister S.M. Ranjith sentenced to 16 years RI – April 2, 2025
    • Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit – April 2, 2025
    • Sri Lanka Police launch instant traffic fine payments via GovPay – April 11, 2025
    • Six military personnel killed in Maduru Oya helicopter crash – May 9, 2025
    • Death toll rises to 21 in Gerandi Ella bus accident – May 11, 2025
    • Sri Lanka launches card payments on expressways today – May 21, 2025
    • Mahindananda jailed for 20 years, Nalin for 25 in Carrom board scandal – May 29, 2025
    • Sri Lanka mandates seat belts for all expressway passengers – July 1, 2025
    • Elon Musk announces Starlink now available across Sri Lanka – July 2, 2025
    • Sri Lankan Navy officer makes history as first to complete U.S. Navy SEAL training – July 25, 2025
    • Parliament passes resolution to remove IGP Tennakoon – August 5, 2025
    • Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested – August 22, 2025
    • Ranil Wickremesinghe remanded until August 26, 2025 – August 22, 2025
    • Kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salintha among six Sri Lankan underworld figures arrested in Indonesia – August 28, 2025
    • 15 killed, several injured in Ella–Wellawaya bus accident – September 4, 2025
    • Sri Lanka launches largest solar power project – “Rividanavi” Solar Power Park – September 7, 2025
    • Sri Lanka Parliament passes bill to abolish former Presidents’ privileges – September 10, 2025
    • Sri Lanka Ex-Presidents ordered to return official residences – September 11, 2025
    • Mahinda Rajapaksa vacates official residence in Colombo – September 11, 2025
    • Ishara Sewwandi arrested in Nepal – October 14, 2025
    • Sri Lanka’s Budget Speech 2026 – November 7, 2025
    • Sri Lanka weather crisis leaves 56 dead, thousands affected – November 28, 2025
    • Sri Lanka declares nationwide public emergency amid severe weather crisis – November 29, 2025
    • Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya dies in SLAF Helicopter crash – November 30, 2025
    • Sri Lanka receives strong global aid after Cyclone Ditwah – December 3, 2025
    • MP Asoka Ranwala arrested for reckless driving – December 12, 2025
    • Former Minister Douglas Devananda arrested by CID – December 26, 2025
  • Helpful Resources

    • Hire a Freelance Web Developer
    • Best Web Hosting Deals
  • Text Tools

    • Taga Text Tools
  • Tour Planning to Sri Lanka and Asia
  • Onlanka Links

    • About Sri Lanka
    • Hotel Booking
    • Presidential Election 2019
    • Presidential Election 2024
  • Follow Us

    Onlanka Facebook page
    Onlanka X profile
    Onlanka YouTube channel

Copyright © 2004 - 2026 Onlanka.com.
  • About Onlanka website
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions