State of Emergency further extended
2025-12-28
An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued further extending the state of public emergency.
Sajith donates Rs. 4.65 mn medical equipment to Mahiyanganaya Hospital
2025-12-28
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Sunday donated medical equipment worth Rs. 4.65 million to the Mahiyanganaya Base Hospital in theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to strengthen primary healthcare with expanded family physician role
2025-12-28
Sri Lanka’s primary healthcare system is set to be strengthened through reforms centred on the role of the family physician,Continue Reading
Ne-Yo breaks silence on Sri Lanka concert cancellation
2025-12-28
International R&B star Ne-Yo has apologised to Sri Lankan fans following the cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. InContinue Reading
Two big names miss out as Pakistan reveal squad for Sri Lanka
2025-12-28
A host of key players have missed selection as Pakistan announced their T20I squad for next month’s three-match series inContinue Reading
Charith–DDS among key returns for T20I squad
2025-12-28
Sri Lanka are set to recall former captain Charith Asalanka along with Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage and Dhananjaya de SilvaContinue Reading
Colombo Municipal Council Budget to be resubmitted on 31st
2025-12-28
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazar on Saturday detailed the process behind the preparation of the Colombo Municipal Council’s 2025 budget,Continue Reading
Over 320,000 cannabis plants found on six acres of land in Haldummulla
2025-12-27
Sri Lankan security forces have uncovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation following intelligence received by the Army Intelligence Unit, police said.Continue Reading
SSC decision leaves Mendis, Shanaka without match practice
2025-12-27
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) has not included Sri Lanka internationals Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka in the squad for today’sContinue Reading
Police seize 133 mobile phones at Boossa high-security prison in 2025
2025-12-27
Sri Lankan police have seized 133 mobile phones and other prohibited items during a series of search operations conducted atContinue Reading
Veteran western musician Maxi Rozairo passes away at 77
2025-12-27
Legendary Sri Lankan western musician Maxi Rozairo has passed away at the age of 77, local media reported. Rozairo wasContinue Reading
Kaduwela Mayor’s security officer granted bail over alleged threat to lawyer
2025-12-27
The personal security officer of Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal, who was produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court on charges ofContinue Reading
BPL coach dies after collapsing on field before match
2025-12-27
Mahbub Ali Zaki, the assistant coach of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Dhaka Capitals and a specialist pace bowling coachContinue Reading
Sri Lanka ranks 3rd among most booked overseas destinations by Indian travellers
2025-12-27
Thailand has emerged as the most booked international destination for Indian travellers, overtaking the United Arab Emirates, according to year-endContinue Reading
Sri Lankan audit officials attend capacity-building programme in India
2025-12-27
Thirty-five officials from Sri Lanka’s National Audit Office (NAO) have completed a two-week capacity-building programme at the International Centre forContinue Reading
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
2025-12-27
England have breathed new life into the Ashes and broken a drought of more than 14 years with a remarkableContinue Reading
Multiple road accidents leave 14-year-old among several dead
2025-12-27
A series of fatal road accidents reported across several police divisions on Friday left a 14-year-old boy and several othersContinue Reading
4 foreign tourists saved from strong currents off Hikkaduwa
2025-12-27
Police lifesaving units rescued four foreign nationals from drowning in two separate sea incidents at Hikkaduwa on Friday, police said.Continue Reading