Colombo-Gampaha water disruption: New details on chemical leak
2026-08-25
Water supplies to parts of Colombo and Gampaha were temporarily suspended after authorities received information that a chemical substance hadContinue Reading
National Hospital Specialists to Perform Heart Surgeries at KDU to Cut Waiting List
2026-08-25
A tripartite agreement has been signed to expand cardiac and thoracic surgery services and reduce the long waiting list ofContinue Reading
No final decision on raising minimum age for three-wheeler drivers: Minister
2026-08-25
There has been no final decision on a proposal to raise the minimum age for driving three-wheelers to 40, MinisterContinue Reading
11 New Envoys to Sri Lanka Present Credentials to President
2026-08-25
Eleven newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (25)Continue Reading
7 Actresses, Models and 9 Politicians among contacts found in Kehelbaddara Padme’s Phones: CID
2026-08-25
Information relating to seven actresses and models and nine politicians has been uncovered from mobile phones seized from allegedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Thanks Dubai Police for Support After Wanted Suspect Brought Home
2026-08-25
Sri Lanka Police have thanked Dubai Police and authorities in the United Arab Emirates for their assistance in arresting andContinue Reading
Mannar Basin Oil exploration licenses officially announced
2026-08-25
The Ceylon Petroleum Development Authority today officially launched this year’s oil exploration license round for the Mannar Basin, atContinue Reading
Colombo 75 Medics donate ICU monitors worth Rs. 1.7 Million
2026-08-25
The country’s health system received a boost yesterday when the Colombo 75 Medics Association officially donated six Intensive Care UnitContinue Reading
Govt intends to hold Provincial Council Elections soon – Cabinet Spokesman
2026-08-25
The government expects to conduct the Provincial Council elections at the earliest possible time, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa saidContinue Reading
Former Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay detained for further 90 days
2026-08-25
The Criminal Investigation Department has obtained approval to detain and continue questioning retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former headContinue Reading
SL-PULSE project to strengthen citizen-centred public administration
2026-08-25
A new project named “SL-PULSE” is to be implemented to strengthen citizen-centred governance and frontline public services through the country’sContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 5 billion contracts for cardiac facilities in Trincomalee and Anuradhapura
2026-08-25
The Cabinet has approved contracts worth more than Rs. 5 billion for the construction of a new cardiac unit atContinue Reading
QR fuel distribution system to continue
2026-08-25
The government will continue the QR system for fuel distribution as Middle East conflicts remain unresolved, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister NalindaContinue Reading
Six travel counters to open at BIA arrival lobby
2026-08-25
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation to award concessions forContinue Reading
CID produces Kehelbaddara Padme, Panadura Nilanga in court; both remanded
2026-08-25
Two suspected drug traffickers, including alleged underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, have been remanded until September 3 after being produced beforeContinue Reading
Angry reaction : Prabath Jayasuriya sanctioned by ICC
2026-08-25
Prabath Jayasuriya has been reprimanded and handed one demerit point for breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct.Continue Reading
Retired Air Chief Marshal appointed Commissioner General of Motor Traffic
2026-08-25
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Retired Air Chief Marshal Thushara Indunil Fernando as the new CommissionerContinue Reading
Over 1,000 offenders made to clean Colombo Pettah Bus Stand
2026-08-25
The Sri Lanka Air Force has revealed that more than 1,000 individuals caught spitting betel and urinating inside the renovatedContinue Reading