China backs Bamboo ‘Bio-Fence’ proposal to tackle Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka
China has agreed to provide technical and research support for a proposal to establish bamboo “bio-fences” as a sustainable solutionContinue Reading
IFAB says Referee made Wrong Call in Argentina–Switzerland World Cup Clash
Soccer’s law-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has clarified that Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have beenContinue Reading
President outlines 7 key priorities for 2027, plans Rs. 2 trillion capital spending
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today outlined the Government’s key economic and development priorities for 2027, saying the focus will beContinue Reading
Senior Prof. Upul Subasinghe appointed Vice Chancellor of University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Senior Professor Upul Subasinghe has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The appointmentContinue Reading
JKH brings Wendy’s to Sri Lanka, first outlet due by December 2026
John Keells Holdings (JKH) has announced plans to introduce the globally recognised fast-food chain Wendy’s to Sri Lanka, with theContinue Reading
Viral finger-click dismissal sparks cheating investigation in English Club
A cricket league in England has launched an investigation after a viral video appeared to show a fielder clicking hisContinue Reading
Lal Wijenayake voiced objections, but Govt reached consensus: Justice Minister
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has rejected claims of divisions within the National People’s Power (NPP) over the Government’s proposal toContinue Reading
U-23 to U-21 switch among key cricket development proposals by SLC
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee has announced a series of cricket development initiatives aimed at improving coaching, umpiring,Continue Reading
Inside SLC’s proposed new constitution: 14-member board, fewer voters, independent chairman
The proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will establish a 14-member governing board comprising seven elected members andContinue Reading
US Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan visits Sri Lanka
U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan is leading a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Sri Lanka from July 27-30, aimed at strengthening theContinue Reading
SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri Sentenced to 1½ Years in Prison
Badulla District MP Chaminda Wijesiri has been sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted by the Badulla HighContinue Reading
Bail granted to Rakhitha Rajapaksa, Charith Abeysinghe & former AASL director
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe; Charith Abeysinghe,Continue Reading
Traffic restrictions expected in Colombo for annual Vel Festival procession
Police have warned motorists of possible traffic congestion in several parts of Colombo due to the 152nd annual Vel FestivalContinue Reading
Police reveal details of Chinese national’s murder after Port City clash
Police have revealed further details surrounding the murder of a Chinese national following a clash between two groups of ChineseContinue Reading
Cabinet approves controversial proposal to extend judges’ retirement age
The Cabinet has approved the controversial proposal to extend the retirement age of judges by two years. The move hasContinue Reading
Police recommendation reversed: All Kavadi groups allowed at Devinuwara Perahera
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has decided to permit all 45 Kavadi dance groups that participated in last year’s annualContinue Reading
President discusses Cricket Reforms with SLC Transformation Committee
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee at the Presidential Secretariat on MondayContinue Reading