Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga stuns Olympic stars with gold in Nairobi
2026-04-25
Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga produced a sensational performance in Nairobi, winning gold with a new meet record atContinue Reading
Archdiocese denies reports that Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith will retire in 2026
2026-04-24
Reports circulating that Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has decided to retire from his position by the end of 2026 areContinue Reading
Court rejects former IGP’s request to amend dock statement
2026-04-24
The Colombo Special High Court Trial-at-Bar on Friday (24) rejected the request by former Inspector General (IGP) of Police PujithContinue Reading
Driver arrested, SUV in police custody after viral dangerous driving video
2026-04-24
A driver has been arrested over dangerous driving during a New Year festival in the Hinnatiyana Mahagama area on AprilContinue Reading
Police issue reminder on loudspeaker regulations
2026-04-24
Police have issued a reminder for the public on permitted time limits for the use of loudspeakers, urging organisers toContinue Reading
Registration mandatory for Vesak dansals: notice from PHIs
2026-04-24
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have urged organisers of Vesak dansals to register their events and adhere to health guidelines, asContinue Reading
UNP slams sudden CID visit to Ranil residence despite health condition
2026-04-24
The United National Party (UNP) has condemned what it described as a sudden visit by officers of the Criminal InvestigationContinue Reading
Israel PM Netanyahu reveals prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment
2026-04-24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In a statement, NetanyahuContinue Reading
G.C.E. A/L exam application deadline ends at midnight today
2026-04-24
The deadline for submitting applications for this year’s G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will close at midnight on Friday (24),Continue Reading
Police urge passengers to complain about overcharging in buses
2026-04-24
Sri Lanka Police have announced that legal action will be taken against bus operators who charge passengers more than theContinue Reading
Iran’s Foreign Minister to visit Islamabad on Friday, Pakistan says
2026-04-24
Iran’s top diplomat is expected to travel to Pakistan by this weekend for talks, two Pakistani officials said on Friday.Continue Reading
Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs
2026-04-24
Microsoft and Meta, the company behind Instagram and WhatsApp, are planning to make significant cuts to their respective workforces asContinue Reading
Complaint lodged with CID over cyber‑attack on Public Administration Ministry website
2026-04-24
Minister of Public Administration Chandana Abeyratne says a complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding theContinue Reading
Liquor shops closed for 3 days in May
2026-04-24
The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor shops will be closed for three days in May in viewContinue Reading
Railways working to clear Wadduwa derailment, alternative transport arranged
2026-04-24
The Railway Department says it is working to remove the obstruction caused by the derailment of the “Sagarika” train nearContinue Reading
Public warned of fraudsters misusing NIC Office name & website
2026-04-24
The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a public warning after it was revealed that certain parties are misusingContinue Reading
PM says investigation underway over treasury cyber theft, accuses opposition of baseless claims
2026-04-24
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government is taking the necessary legal action regarding the recent financial fraud involving unauthorizedContinue Reading
Police warn over new digital banking scam via WhatsApp and Telegram
2026-04-24
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning about a dangerous new financial fraud being carried out through malicious “.apk”Continue Reading