Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies aged 68
2026-08-08
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime representative of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68Continue Reading
New Sri Lanka passports rejected in some countries over quality issues: MP
2026-08-08
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman told Parliament that a former Sri Lankan Member of Parliament was detained and questioned by UKContinue Reading
Passenger arrested with Rs. 6 million worth of illegal cigarettes
2026-08-08
A Sri Lankan air passenger has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 6 million intoContinue Reading
Kenyan Senator seeks probe over 3,000 workers of Hela apparel in Nairobi
2026-08-08
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for a Senate investigation into issues faced by more than 3,000 workers of HelaContinue Reading
How an Instagram ‘Hi’ turns into an Extortion Trap: SLCERT warns Sri Lankans
2026-08-08
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has uncovered information about a large-scale organised online extortion scam targeting SriContinue Reading
Colombo skies set to come alive at International Kite Festival
2026-08-08
The Derana Colombo International Kite Festival 2026 will be held at Galle Face Green on August 9, bringing together internationalContinue Reading
Minister shares Colombo Metro Transit route plan ahead of September launch
2026-08-08
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Metro Transit bus network is expected to be fully operational from September, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake hasContinue Reading
CEA planning tough new regulations to tackle noise pollution in Sri Lanka
2026-08-08
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) is planning to introduce new regulations to strengthen action against noise pollution under the proposedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan professional cricketers launch new players’ association : Kusal President
2026-08-08
Sri Lanka’s professional cricketers have announced the formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association (SLPCA), a new representative bodyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka face major selection headache as Nissanka, Mendis struggle for India Tests
2026-08-08
Sri Lanka are facing a major selection headache ahead of the two-match Test series against India, with key batters PathumContinue Reading
2026 A/L Examination begins Monday : Notice for Students
2026-08-08
The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will commence on Monday, August 10 and continue until September 5, with arrangements finalisedContinue Reading
Strong wind advisory issued for five provinces and Trincomalee
2026-08-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for strong winds affecting five provinces and the Trincomalee District dueContinue Reading
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam on Sunday: Key instructions to Students & Parents
2026-08-08
The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on Sunday (Aug. 9), with arrangements in place to conduct theContinue Reading
Free entry announced for LPL 2026 Final between Galle and Jaffna
2026-08-08
Cricket fans will be able to watch the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 Final between the Galle Gallants and JaffnaContinue Reading
Six arrested with weapons, suspected drug money in Ratmalana
2026-08-08
Six suspects have been arrested with several weapons, a locally manufactured hand grenade and Rs. 300,000 in suspected drug proceedsContinue Reading
Award-Winning Actress Rosamund Pike to Visit Sri Lanka
2026-08-08
Award-winning British actor and Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Ambassador Rosamund Pike is visiting Sri Lanka as the country enters theContinue Reading
Three more arrested over fatal Wattala birthday party shooting
2026-08-08
Three more suspects, including the alleged gunman, have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at a birthday partyContinue Reading
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds in several areas today
2026-08-08
The Department of Meteorology has forecast fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm in parts of the country today, while strongContinue Reading