UAE issues Missile Threat Alert as Air Defences Detect Potential Attack
2026-08-18
The United Arab Emirates has issued a missile threat warning after its air defence systems detected a potential missile threat,Continue Reading
“We could go bankrupt again”: Ranil warns of 2028 challenge
2026-08-18
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face another severe economic challenge from the end of 2028Continue Reading
Airport to Colombo by Passenger Drone for US$20–30? Sri Lanka Explores New Service
2026-08-18
Sri Lanka has begun discussions on the possible introduction of a passenger drone service, with Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle companyContinue Reading
Cricketer David Warner convicted for drink driving
2026-08-18
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been convicted and fined A$1,500 for drink-driving after recording a blood-alcohol level more thanContinue Reading
22nd Amendment: SJB files Supreme Court Challenge
2026-08-18
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution,Continue Reading
4 bank officials arrest : Minister reveals New Details
2026-08-18
A total of Rs. 74 billion was allegedly transferred overseas through 10,151 transactions using 89 bank accounts, Cabinet Spokesman MinisterContinue Reading
Test debut for Pasindu Sooriyabandara
2026-08-18
Dinesh Chandimal sustained an injury while fielding during the first session of the fourth day, hitting his shoulder and headContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders Imran Khan transferred to hospital
2026-08-18
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered authorities to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa InternationalContinue Reading
Your YouTube Views Could Soon Look Higher — Here’s Why
2026-08-18
YouTube is changing how it counts public video views, introducing a single measurement standard across long-form videos, Shorts and liveContinue Reading
Dinesh Chandimal taken to hospital after injury during India Test
2026-08-18
Sri Lanka cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has been taken to hospital for a precautionary scan after sustaining an injury during theContinue Reading
‘Summitpura Chathu’ in CCD custody after being brought from Oman
2026-08-18
Alleged organised criminal Dimuthu Chathuranga, alias “Summitpura Chathu,” has been brought to Sri Lanka from Oman and arrested by theContinue Reading
Showers, strong winds expected in several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-18
Showers are expected across several parts of Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Aug. 18), while fairly strong winds could affect aContinue Reading
Young woman among 5 arrested over shooting of Kanjipani Imran’s relative
2026-08-18
Five suspects, including a woman, have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the fatal shooting of a relative ofContinue Reading
Japan provides Rs. 591 million grant for Sri Lankan public sector officials
2026-08-18
The Government of Japan has provided grant aid of JPY 282 million, approximately Rs. 591 million, to Sri Lanka underContinue Reading
Suranjith Wewita appointed new SLTDA Chairman following Hewawasam’s resignation
2026-08-18
Suranjith Wewita has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), following the resignationContinue Reading
‘Heroes’ & ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
2026-08-17
American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her starring roles in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died atContinue Reading
Hotel owner shot in Athurugiriya
2026-08-17
A hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot by two assailants who arrived on a motorcycle along Srilalankara MawathaContinue Reading
US$1 Bn alleged illegal money transfer: New details emerge as 4 bank officials remanded
2026-08-17
Further details have emerged in the Criminal Investigation Department’s probe into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer around US$1 billionContinue Reading