France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
2026-08-11
France has introduced a nationwide ban on unsolicited commercial telemarketing calls, requiring businesses to obtain consumers’ consent before contacting themContinue Reading
Prison guard arrested over alleged drug supply to Magazine Prison
2026-08-11
A 53-year-old prison guard has been arrested after police uncovered an alleged operation to deliver drugs to an inmate atContinue Reading
President calls for resumption of suspended road projects, faster completion
2026-08-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Highways to prioritise urgent public needs identified at DistrictContinue Reading
FSP’s Pubudu Jagoda criticises big-business tax breaks amid rising household burden
2026-08-11
Pubudu Jagoda of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has criticised the government’s tax policy, alleging that large companies and wealthyContinue Reading
Customs appoints special committee to resolve disputed vehicle imports
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka Customs has appointed a special committee to recommend a solution for vehicles imported through letters of credit butContinue Reading
‘Don’t just sell machines to farmers, provide agri solutions’: Deputy Minister urges companies
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka should move beyond simply selling machinery to farmers and develop business models that make agricultural technology accessibleContinue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave toll rises to 539; Two Skeletons found without skulls
2026-08-11
Two human skeletons without skulls have been unearthed over the past two days at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna,Continue Reading
New Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Arrives in Sri Lanka, Pledges to Deepen Bilateral Ties
2026-08-11
China’s newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has pledged to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and mutually beneficialContinue Reading
President Meets Small and Medium-Scale Paddy Mill Owners
2026-08-11
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and small and medium-scale paddy mill owners was held at the PresidentialContinue Reading
Government to process 30,000 MT of paddy into rice for market release
2026-08-11
The government will process 30,000 metric tons of paddy held by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) into rice and releaseContinue Reading
IPL : Delhi Capitals Cricketer Arrested Over Rape Allegations
2026-08-11
Delhi Capitals and Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel has been arrested by police in West Bengal in connection with a rapeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host World CIO 200 Awards & Roadshow 2026 in September
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka will host the 2026 edition of the “World CIO 200 Awards & Roadshow” and an international “Tech Marathon”Continue Reading
Chief Justice Controversy: BASL Responds to NPP-Affiliated Lawyer
2026-08-11
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has responded to Attorney-at-Law Jagath Abeynayake over concerns he raised regarding recent statementsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka gets prime view of six-planet alignment tomorrow
2026-08-11
Six planets – Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – are expected to appear in an arc across theContinue Reading
MPs’ payments increased due to fuel allowance, not salary hike: Govt spokesperson
2026-08-11
The government has not increased the salaries of Members of Parliament, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today (11). RespondingContinue Reading
Zero-Click WhatsApp Attack hits iPhone users in Sri Lanka: CERT issues Warning
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka CERT has warned iPhone users in the country about a newly identified zero-click WhatsApp account takeover attack, followingContinue Reading
Parliament to convene from 18 to 21 August
2026-08-11
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from 18 to 21 August 2026, per the decision taken at the meetingContinue Reading
Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
2026-08-11
A flight bound for Toronto, Canada, was cancelled Thursday evening after a young child refused to secure their seatbelt, PorterContinue Reading