Iran begins public mourning for former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
2026-07-03
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more thanContinue Reading
50 paddy dryers to be provided to cooperative societies at Rs. 500 million cost
2026-07-03
The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development has said that a special initiative has been launched toContinue Reading
Court suspends Vavuniya Mayor’s removal until July 15
2026-07-03
The Vavuniya High Court has suspended until July 15 the extraordinary gazette notification issued by the Governor of the NorthernContinue Reading
Police to take legal action against pedestrians using headphones while walking
2026-07-03
Sri Lanka Police say legal action will be taken in the future against pedestrians who walk on roads while listeningContinue Reading
Govt considers drug test kits for parents to check children
2026-07-03
The Government is considering introducing drug testing kits to the market that would allow parents to privately check whether theirContinue Reading
Bus Fare Hike: Full List of New Fares Released
2026-07-03
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that bus fares will be increased from midnight on July 5 under theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Pakistan discuss increasing flight frequencies to boost air connectivity
2026-07-03
An official meeting was held on July 2, 2026, at the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation between Minister ofContinue Reading
European Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chicken-Flavoured Instant Noodles
2026-07-03
More than 100 people, including dozens of children, have fallen ill in a salmonella outbreak linked to chicken-flavoured instant noodlesContinue Reading
How cricket’s ‘Snicko’ saved Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup
2026-07-03
FIFA has defended the decision to disallow Croatia’s dramatic late equaliser against Portugal, saying Connected Ball Technology confirmed a crucialContinue Reading
Colombo Law society urges President to halt move to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-07-03
The Colombo Law Society has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to refrain from proceeding with any constitutional amendment to extendContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops slightly to 340.44
2026-07-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has gained slightly against the US Dollar today (03), compared to Thursday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
10,731 land permits issued in Uva Province under government programme
2026-07-03
The distribution of land permits under the government’s large-scale programme to issue 10,000 land permits in Uva Province was successfullyContinue Reading
Women MPs and ambassadors mark International Day of Women in Diplomacy at Parliament
2026-07-03
A special meeting between women ambassadors serving in Sri Lanka and members of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus was held atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks Asia-Pacific support for integrated climate action and blue carbon financing
2026-07-03
Sri Lanka has called for stronger regional cooperation and financial support from Asia-Pacific countries for integrated climate action and blueContinue Reading
Kollupitiya Walukarama Esala Perahera to resume under full govt coordination
2026-07-03
A preliminary discussion on organising the 2026 Esala Maha Perahera of the Kollupitiya Walukarama Temple under full government coordination wasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka braces for strong winds as Amber advisory issued
2026-07-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting several parts of Sri Lanka until 11.00Continue Reading
Tomorrow’s 12-hour water cut: More Colombo areas to face disruption
2026-07-03
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several more areas in Colombo tomorrow (4), the National Water Supply andContinue Reading
Bribery Commission reveals reason behind Karannagoda’s Arrest
2026-07-03
Former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading