Prof. N.D. Fernando appointed Kelaniya University VC
2026-08-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Prof. N.D. Fernando as the new vice chancellor of the University of Kelaniya. TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s fish harvest in decline since 2014 : NARA
2026-08-22
Sri Lanka’s fish harvest has been gradually declining since 2014, according to the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development AgencyContinue Reading
Canada vows dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation, suspends trade talks with US
2026-08-22
A last-ditch effort to reach a new trade deal before a midnight tariff deadline failed Friday, as Prime Minister MarkContinue Reading
Weather: Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
2026-08-22
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber advisory for strong winds and rough seas in several coastalContinue Reading
Navy supplies water to Delft ponies as dry weather persists
2026-08-22
The Sri Lanka Navy has begun supplying drinking water to ponies on Delft Island in Jaffna as prolonged dry conditionsContinue Reading
Sri Lankan podcasters discuss future of digital media
2026-08-22
The Podcasters’ Association of Sri Lanka brought together more than 100 podcasters, digital content creators and media professionals in ColomboContinue Reading
President pays last respects to Nanda Malini
2026-08-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his last respects to veteran Sri Lankan singer Visharada Nanda Malini last night (21). TheContinue Reading
Deputy Minister warns traders against selling illegally imported goods
2026-08-22
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has urged traders not to accept goods that have been smuggledContinue Reading
Free Foot and Mouth Disease vaccinations launched for livestock
2026-08-22
A national free vaccination programme has been launched to protect cattle, buffaloes and goats from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)Continue Reading
Mahatma Gandhi’s 688 handwritten reflections sold for Rs 16.2 crore at Mumbai auction
2026-08-22
At an auction in Mumbai, a rare collection of Mahatma Gandhi’s handwritten notes was sold for Rs 16.2 crore, settingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Media XI Clinch Friendly Against India Media XI
2026-08-22
The Sri Lanka Cricket Media Team secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over the India Cricket Media Team in a friendlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka bids farewell to Nanda Malini today
2026-08-22
The final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Dr. Nanda Malini will be held at the Borella General Cemetery todayContinue Reading
157 treated for eye injuries after Jaffna temple festival, Police seize high-powered lamps – Report
2026-08-22
At least 157 people, including 55 children, have been treated at Jaffna Teaching Hospital after developing painful eye problems followingContinue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga wins Lausanne javelin title
2026-08-22
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga secured first place in the men’s javelin throw at the 2026 Diamond League meet in Lausanne,Continue Reading
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
2026-08-22
Donald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American territory” on Friday, as the US continues its military blockade ofContinue Reading
Rain in Several Areas as Strong Winds Sweep Parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-22
Several spells of showers are expected in parts of Sri Lanka on Saturday (22), while fairly strong winds of upContinue Reading
Sri Lanka issues wanted notice for 3 Chinese Nationals
2026-08-22
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to locate three Chinese nationals wanted in connection with the kidnapping and murderContinue Reading
FIFA hands Argentina stars massive bans after World Cup Final Brawl
2026-08-22
FIFA has handed lengthy suspensions and fines to several Argentina players following the post-match altercation after their defeat to SpainContinue Reading