Senior monk warns of alleged attempts to undermine Buddhist clergy
2026-07-27
Ven. Agalakada Sirisumana Thera, a member of the governing council of the Shasanarakshaka Sangha Sabha, on Monday (27) alleged thatContinue Reading
CMC invites public proposals for 2027 Budget
2026-07-27
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has invited residents and voluntary organisations to submit proposals and suggestions for the 2027 Budget.Continue Reading
Police officers rewarded for arresting violent ‘Ice’ suspect in Dehiwala
2026-07-27
Two police officers who arrested a suspect in possession of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) near the Kawdana Junction in Dehiwala onContinue Reading
Cabinet approves controversial proposal to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-07-27
The Cabinet has approved the controversial proposal to extend the retirement age of judges by two years. The move hasContinue Reading
Liquor manufacturers oppose Excise Department’s new alcohol loss limit
2026-07-27
Liquor manufacturers have objected to the Excise Department’s decision to reduce the allowable alcohol loss during production and storage fromContinue Reading
Heat alert issued for Eastern Province and five districts
2026-07-27
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for Tuesday (28), warning that the heat index is expectedContinue Reading
Police recommendation reversed: All Kavadi groups allowed at Devinuwara Perahera
2026-07-27
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has decided to permit all 45 Kavadi dance groups that participated in last year’s annualContinue Reading
President discusses Cricket Reforms with SLC Transformation Committee
2026-07-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee at the Presidential Secretariat on MondayContinue Reading
University of Colombo retains top spot in Webometrics Ranking
2026-07-27
The University of Colombo has once again secured the No. 1 position among Sri Lankan universities in the Webometrics RankingContinue Reading
LPL 2026: Several squad changes ahead of Play-Offs
2026-07-27
Several Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 franchises have announced squad changes, while tickets for the Play-Offs and Final at theContinue Reading
Rs. 20 million viewing centre planned at Dunhinda Falls
2026-07-27
Construction of a new viewing centre at the popular Dunhinda Falls in Badulla officially commenced today (27), with an investmentContinue Reading
Roshan Ranatunga qualifies for Commonwealth Games 110m hurdles final
2026-07-27
Sri Lankan athlete Roshan Ranatunga has qualified for the Men’s 110m Hurdles final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. CompetingContinue Reading
“Not a decision by NPP Executive Council” : Senior NPP lawyer opposes judges’ retirement age extension
2026-07-27
Senior lawyer Lal Wijenayake, a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) Leadership Council and Executive Council, has publicly opposedContinue Reading
Special Presidential Secretariat unit proposed to monitor Indian-funded projects in SL
2026-07-27
Sri Lanka and India have held discussions on resolving issues affecting development projects being implemented in the country with financialContinue Reading
“Don’t accuse people based on assumptions”: Shantha Bandara after son gets bail
2026-07-27
Former State Minister Shantha Bandara says the law should be enforced against anyone who commits an offence, including his ownContinue Reading
Final decision on Devinuwara Perahera’s kavadi segment today
2026-07-27
Southern Province Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Kithsiri Jayalath announced today that a final decision on whether toContinue Reading
Retired Major General loses court case over Wijeweera killing allegations: FSP
2026-07-27
The Colombo High Court has dismissed a case filed by retired Major General Ashoka Thoradeniya over statements allegedly linking himContinue Reading
‘Players we didn’t select competing’ : Athletics Selection Committee resigns
2026-07-27
All members of the Sri Lanka Athletics Selection Committee have stepped down, citing interference in their work and the replacementContinue Reading