Sun directly above four cities of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-28
The sun will be directly above four cities of Sri Lanka today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology. TheContinue Reading
Train derailment disrupts Northern line services
2026-08-28
Train operations on the Northern railway line were disrupted today after a train traveling from Polgahawela to Maho derailed atContinue Reading
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s world record by nearly a second (Watch)
2026-08-28
Beijing witnessed another historic moment in robotics athletics as Chinese humanoid Tian Jiao smashed the 100‑metre sprint record for theContinue Reading
NBRI accelerates resettlement for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Badulla
2026-08-28
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) is fast‑tracking technical inspections to support the resettlement of families living in high landslide‑riskContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-28
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districtsContinue Reading
Former male cricketer Anaya Bangar cleared to pursue women’s cricket in Australia
2026-08-28
Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar, is preparing to return to competitive cricket in Australia,Continue Reading
President joins to witness historic Dalada Perahera
2026-08-27
The final Randoli Perahera of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy proceeded through theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Announces US$1 Million Humanitarian Aid for Flood-Hit Nepal
2026-08-27
Sri Lanka will provide US$1 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal following devastating floods and landslides that have caused deaths,Continue Reading
Viral video of attack on pony in Nuwara Eliya: Suspect arrested
2026-08-27
Police have arrested a youth over an alleged attack on a pony in Nuwara Eliya after a video of theContinue Reading
Rs. 160 million Medawela water treatment plant project launched
2026-08-27
The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday (26) for a Rs. 160 million water treatment plant in Medawela, Uva Paranagama,Continue Reading
World’s first AI-assisted brain tumour surgery saves man’s sight
2026-08-27
Neurosurgeons in London have performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight ofContinue Reading
21-year-old arrested over obscene Facebook posts involving women and children
2026-08-27
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man accused of operating Facebook groups and pages that shared photographs of women and childrenContinue Reading
Police inspector, constable arrested over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribe
2026-08-27
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a police inspector and a police constableContinue Reading
Matara Beauty Salon Owners Arrested with Rs. 70 Mn Worth of Drugs
2026-08-27
A husband-and-wife couple who operate a beauty salon in Matara have been arrested after allegedly being found in possession ofContinue Reading
Watch: Final Randoli Perahera begins in Kandy
2026-08-27
The final Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced its procession at the auspicious time of 6.43 p.m.Continue Reading
T.M. Dilshan lodges complaint over alleged defamatory social media posts
2026-08-27
Former national cricketer T.M. Dilshan has lodged a complaint with the Colombo Central Criminal Investigation Bureau over what he describedContinue Reading
Police clearance system restored, Aug. 20 applicants asked to reapply
2026-08-27
Police Headquarters has requested applicants who submitted online applications for Police Clearance Certificates on Aug. 20 to submit new applicationsContinue Reading
President Visits Malwathu and Asgiriya Mahanayake Theros
2026-08-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in Kandy to participate in the events of the annual Esala Perahera ofContinue Reading
