One injured in Horana shooting
2024-05-05
A shooting in Graceland Estate, Horana, this morning (Sunday, May 5th) left one person injured. Two unidentified people on aContinue Reading
India-Sri Lanka ferry service to resume
2024-05-05
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket awards USD 30,000 for Sri Lanka Rugby team
2024-05-05
Sri Lanka Cricket recognizes the national rugby team. Sri Lanka Cricket decided to recognize the achievement of the national rugbyContinue Reading
46-52c : Extreme heat alert extended to 13 districts
2024-05-05
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Extreme Caution level’ at some placesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka beat Kazakhstan to win Asia Rugby Division 1 Final
2024-05-04
Sri Lanka beat Kazakhstan to win the Asia Rugby Division 1 Final : 45-07 🇱🇰🏈 Sri Lanka produce a stellarContinue Reading
Japan expects Sri Lanka to expedite debt restructuring arrangements with China & private lenders
2024-05-04
Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko said Japan is quite confident on Sri Lanka’s economic recovery as the country has madeContinue Reading
President highlights revolutionary move taken by Govt
2024-05-04
President Ranil Wickremesinghe hailed the government’s decision to grant free land rights to the people as a ground-breaking step, emphasizingContinue Reading
Journalist Kalani Kumarasinghe assumes duties as Editor of Newswire
2024-05-04
Journalist Kalani Kumarasinghe assumed duties as the Editor of Newswire on May 1st. Kalani began her journalism career at theContinue Reading
“Absolute corruption” Opposition Leader on VFS deal
2024-05-04
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa taking to X questioned the rationale in outsourcing Sri Lanka’s visa application process, stating that theContinue Reading
World Press Freedom Index : Sri Lanka going down
2024-05-04
Sri Lanka drops to 150th in 2024 World Press Freedom Index Sri Lanka’s ranking in the 2024 World Press FreedomContinue Reading
Sri Lanka – VFS deal under fire : “$50 million as additional fees”
2024-05-04
The Sri Lankan Government is facing criticism for outsourcing its visa application process to VFS Global, a move that couldContinue Reading
Blooming Breakfast: Colombo’s Newest 24/7 Eating Spot Opens at Arcade Independence Square
2024-05-04
Blooming Breakfast, the much-anticipated resto bar and café, has officially opened its doors at the iconic Arcade Independence Square inContinue Reading
Foxhill tragedy: Racing Drivers Association speak out
2024-05-04
Drivers blame negligent race officials for Foxhill tragedy Following the tragic accident at the ‘Foxhill SuperCross 2024’ the Sri LankaContinue Reading
46-52c : Extreme Caution heat alert for 9 SL districts
2024-05-04
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Extreme Caution level’ at some placesContinue Reading
Today’s weather forecast in Sri Lanka
2024-05-04
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 MAY 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 May 2024 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Visa mess : Tourism stakeholders write to President highlighting major concerns
2024-05-04
Sri Lanka’s key tourism stakeholders are urging President to intervene in a recent change to the tourist visa process, whichContinue Reading
West Indies T20 World Cup squad announced
2024-05-03
West Indies announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be co-hosted inContinue Reading
South Africa announce Sri Lanka & Sri Lanka “A” home series schedule
2024-05-03
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today revealed an exciting schedule for the 2024/25 international home season. The Proteas Men willContinue Reading