BASL release details of meeting with President
2026-08-12
A delegation of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka open to transparent, long-term investments: PM
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka remains open to transparent, long-term investment, while the government will support businesses that uphold human rights, protect theContinue Reading
Sajith calls for Sri Lankan elephant to be recognised as national animal
2026-08-12
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the Sri Lankan elephant to be recognised as the country’s national animal. InContinue Reading
66,000 fish fingerlings released into Castlereigh Reservoir
2026-08-12
A total of 66,000 fish fingerlings were released into the Castlereigh Reservoir on Wednesday (12) as part of an initiativeContinue Reading
Three major bridges on Orugodawatta-Ambatale road to be completed on schedule
2026-08-12
Construction of three major bridges along the Orugodawatta-Ambatale main road is being expedited as part of a project aimed atContinue Reading
Police warn against Fake News after Viral Kohuwala Bridge image
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against sharing false or unverified information on social media following the circulation ofContinue Reading
Suspected poacher injured, arrested after gunfire with wildlife officers in Yala
2026-08-12
A suspected poacher was injured and arrested after an exchange of gunfire between wildlife officers and a group of suspectedContinue Reading
Backhoe Saman’s Mother Shot in Middeniya
2026-08-12
The mother of alleged underworld figure “Backhoe Saman” has died after being shot in Middeniya, Police said. The woman wasContinue Reading
Anuradhapura multimodal transport centre nearing completion
2026-08-12
Construction of the Anuradhapura South Multimodal Transport Centre has entered its final stage, with the project expected to be completedContinue Reading
Judges’ retirement age move not for any individual: President tells BASL
2026-08-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with representatives of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) this afternoon (12) at theContinue Reading
Important notice from CAA to Atapirikara sellers and buyers
2026-08-12
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has urged sellers, suppliers and consumers to pay close attention to the quality, completeness andContinue Reading
Rs. 11 Billion development drive launched at Badulla Teaching Hospital
2026-08-12
A massive development program worth Rs. 11,000 million is underway at the Badulla Teaching Hospital, Deputy Minister of Health HansakaContinue Reading
August 13 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 07 districts
2026-08-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, andContinue Reading
Painting reimagining Gandhi’s 1927 visit gifted to Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi
2026-08-12
A painting that brings together Mahatma Gandhi, pioneering Sri Lankan architect Minnette de Silva, and a little‑known episode from Gandhi’sContinue Reading
Looks Like a Phone, Fires Like a Gun: 4 Charged in Australia
2026-08-12
Australian police have charged four men after allegedly seizing two handguns designed to fold and resemble mobile phones during anContinue Reading
Mahanayake Thera says no response from President on judges’ retirement age letter
2026-08-12
Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatta Chapter of the Siyam Nikaya in Sri Lanka, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayake Thera,Continue Reading
Bambalapitiya Railway Station renovation nears completion
2026-08-12
The government states that renovation work at the Bambalapitiya Railway Station has reached its final stage. The project is beingContinue Reading
BASL hopes President will reconsider judges’ retirement age amendment after talks
2026-08-12
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed hope that the government will reconsider the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading