Hacking worry for Argentine FA over World Cup emails
2026-07-11
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) says it is investigating a suspected cyberattack after emails sent from one of its officialContinue Reading
Fake tourist police trio arrested for allegedly kidnapping Brazilian in Sri Lanka
2026-07-11
Three men have been arrested by the Unawatuna Tourist Police for allegedly impersonating tourist police officers, detaining a Brazilian nationalContinue Reading
Government plans to allow rice for other value-added products including beer
2026-07-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Government plans to expand the use of locally produced rice beyond consumption as aContinue Reading
Eight prison officers killed in Negombo riots posthumously promoted
2026-07-10
The Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who were killed during last week’s deadly unrest atContinue Reading
Govt details new pension scheme plans for migrant workers
2026-07-10
The Government is preparing to introduce a more flexible and attractive pension scheme for Sri Lankan migrant workers, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Heat advisory issued for six districts
2026-07-10
The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat advisory for six districts, warning that the heat index is likely toContinue Reading
Passenger nearly sucked out after plane window dislodges mid-air
2026-07-10
A Ryanair flight was forced to return to Greece shortly after take-off on Friday after a cabin window became dislodgedContinue Reading
Rs. 51 billion Japan-backed safe drinking water project launched in Anuradhapura
2026-07-10
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today launched the second phase of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, which will provide safeContinue Reading
University lecturers threaten withdrawal from exam marking over Grade One admission circular
2026-07-10
The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has warned that university lecturers may withdraw from evaluating answer scripts of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority launches solar power project
2026-07-10
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) today officially commissioned a solar photovoltaic (PV) system that will meet nearlyContinue Reading
HRCSL launches probe into Negombo Prison violence, torture allegations
2026-07-10
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched an investigation into the recent violence at the Negombo PrisonContinue Reading
Police nab bus running on kerosene
2026-07-10
A bus operating on kerosene has been nabbed following an inspection by traffic police. Video footage shows officers drawing aContinue Reading
Ajith P. Perera calls for measures to encourage higher birth rates
2026-07-10
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera has called for measures to encourage higher birth rates in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Opposition signs No‑Confidence Motion against Justice Minister
2026-07-10
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, together with Opposition MPs, today signed a No‑Confidence Motion (NCM) in Parliament against Justice Minister HarshanaContinue Reading
Duminda Dissanayake re‑named as suspect in gold plated T‑56 firearm case
2026-07-10
Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been re‑named as a suspect in the case involving a T‑56 firearm recovered at aContinue Reading
SC informed Cabinet to reconsider legality of eVisa agreements
2026-07-10
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (10) that the current Cabinet of Ministers has decided to review theContinue Reading
Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ gets adults only certificate: TVK reference removed, dialogues muted
2026-07-10
After facing multiple delays, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, has finally cleared the censorship process. TheContinue Reading
PM clarifies PC election funds not used for disaster relief
2026-07-10
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today (10) that the funds allocated for the Provincial Council elections have not beenContinue Reading