CAA seizes nearly 8,500 water bottles with fake SLS mark
2026-08-23
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized nearly 8,500 bottles and containers of drinking water allegedly bearing a fake SriContinue Reading
Govt plans minimum age of 40 for three-wheeler drivers: Deputy Minister
2026-08-23
The government is considering raising the minimum age for engaging in three-wheeler passenger transport services to 40 years, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets another US$4.1 billion in Port City Colombo investments
2026-08-23
Sri Lanka is targeting a further US$4.1 billion in investments to the Port City Colombo over the next five years,Continue Reading
ITAK Calls for Referendum on Proposed 22nd Amendment
2026-08-23
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has called on the government to hold a referendum on the proposed 22nd AmendmentContinue Reading
WATCH : Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record
2026-08-23
A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds in a preliminary heat at the World Humanoid Robot GamesContinue Reading
Two arrested with over 1,044 kg of cannabis in Monaragala
2026-08-23
Two suspects have been arrested with more than 1,044 kilograms of cannabis and over 54,000 cannabis plants during two raidsContinue Reading
Tempers Flare Between Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando at SSC (Video)
2026-08-23
Tempers flared between India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando following Jaiswal’s dismissal during the secondContinue Reading
Sports Minister takes aim at Media over Reporting of Rumesh Tharanga’s World Ranking
2026-08-23
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has drawn criticism from sports journalists after taking aim at media outlets for reporting thatContinue Reading
President to address Public at Major Rallies from September 6
2026-08-23
The National People’s Power (NPP) is set to launch a series of major public rallies across Sri Lanka from SeptemberContinue Reading
Special traffic plan in Kandy today for first Randoli Perahera
2026-08-23
The first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera is scheduled to parade the streets of Kandy today (23),Continue Reading
ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2025-27
2026-08-23
Australia have strengthened their position at the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after crushing Bangladesh byContinue Reading
Online railway season tickets for private sector employees from September
2026-08-23
The government plans to introduce an online system for private sector employees to obtain railway season tickets from September, TransportContinue Reading
Kamil Mishara makes Test debut; India win toss and elect to bat in 2nd Test
2026-08-23
Sri Lankan batter Kamil Mishara makes his Test debut in the second and final Test against India at the SinhaleseContinue Reading
8-year-old girl killed in lorry accident on Ragama–Kandana road
2026-08-23
An eight-year-old girl has died following a road accident near the Walpola railway crossing on the Ragama-Kandana road, Police said.Continue Reading
Govt allocates Rs. 10 million to develop mosques in Gampaha District
2026-08-23
The government has allocated Rs. 10 million for the development of mosques in the Gampaha District, the Ministry of Buddhasasana,Continue Reading
Showers, strong winds expected in several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-23
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 August 2026. Several spells of showers willContinue Reading
Cargo ship with 24 crew sinks in Bay of Bengal
2026-08-23
A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 crew members has sunk in the Bay of Bengal, triggering a search and rescueContinue Reading
Namal challenges President to Act on Allegations against Presidential Secretary
2026-08-22
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to takeContinue Reading