Rain in Several Areas; Strong Winds Expected Across Parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-20
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka on Thursday (20), while fairly strong winds of up to 40Continue Reading
Main Suspect in Mount Lavinia Huludagoda Shooting Arrested
2026-08-20
The main suspect in the Huludagoda Road shooting in Mount Lavinia has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID).Continue Reading
Israel Confirms Troops Fired at Car Carrying 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab
2026-08-20
The Israeli military has confirmed for the first time that its troops fired at the vehicle carrying five-year-old Palestinian girlContinue Reading
Govt MPs dispute claim BASL Briefing is for all Parliamentarians
2026-08-20
Government MP Dr. Najith Indika says the government parliamentary group has not been officially informed of any meeting in ParliamentContinue Reading
Suspect caught with Elephant Tusk pieces near National Park
2026-08-19
A suspect has been arrested after wildlife officers found several pieces of elephant tusk in his possession during a raidContinue Reading
From Facebook to Court: Rs. 500,000 Shell Deal Backfires
2026-08-19
A man who attempted to sell the shell of a protected sea snail for Rs. 500,000 has been arrested byContinue Reading
Pakistan confirms Sri Lanka series, England ODI Tri-Series
2026-08-19
Pakistan will host Sri Lanka and England for a packed international cricket schedule from October 9 to November 21, includingContinue Reading
Met Department Warns of High Waves Along Sri Lankan Coast
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for high waves in sea areas extending from Puttalam toContinue Reading
PM Harini tables Amendments to Anti-Corruption Act in Parliament
2026-08-19
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presented the amended Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament on August 19, seeking approval for changes aimedContinue Reading
Dehiwala Zoo’s Elderly Giraffe Dies at Nearly 30
2026-08-19
The National Zoological Gardens Department says its elderly female giraffe at the Dehiwala Zoo died on August 18 at nearlyContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu Vijay Govt announces one-year maternity leave for third child
2026-08-19
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government has announced that female state government employees having a third child willContinue Reading
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 Points Table & Team Standings
2026-08-19
🚨 INDIA WIN THE 1ST TEST IN GALLE 🇮🇳 India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs to take a 1-0Continue Reading
Watch: Jaiswal’s IPL mind game works as Dickwella falls next ball
2026-08-19
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal appeared to win a brief battle of words with Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella during the firstContinue Reading
Vietjet Launches Direct Ho Chi Minh City–Colombo Flights
2026-08-19
Vietjet has launched flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, with its inaugural service arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport.Continue Reading
“No reason for Sri Lanka to go Bankrupt again”: Deputy Minister hits back at Ranil
2026-08-19
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has hit back at former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over his warning that Sri Lanka could faceContinue Reading
TID arrests man over alleged fake LTTE Training Camp claim
2026-08-19
A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) for allegedly spreading unverified and false information claimingContinue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers but Mainly dry weather
2026-08-19
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 August 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Hemas makes First Overseas Acquisition With $16.2m Kenya Deal
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings PLC has made its first international acquisition, investing $16.2 million to acquire a 75% stake inContinue Reading