Opposition Leader claims government silenced him over paddy pricing
2026-07-11
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday alleged that the government prevented him from raising issues related to paddy prices andContinue Reading
Sri Lankan family caught in Thai airport passport smuggling case
2026-07-11
Thai immigration authorities at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok have dismantled an international smuggling operation that attempted to trafficContinue Reading
Hacking worry for Argentine FA over World Cup emails
2026-07-11
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) says it is investigating a suspected cyberattack after emails sent from one of its officialContinue Reading
Fake tourist police trio arrested for allegedly kidnapping Brazilian in Sri Lanka
2026-07-11
Three men have been arrested by the Unawatuna Tourist Police for allegedly impersonating tourist police officers, detaining a Brazilian nationalContinue Reading
Government plans to allow rice for other value-added products including beer
2026-07-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Government plans to expand the use of locally produced rice beyond consumption as aContinue Reading
Passenger nearly sucked out after plane window dislodges mid-air
2026-07-10
A Ryanair flight was forced to return to Greece shortly after take-off on Friday after a cabin window became dislodgedContinue Reading
Rs. 51 billion Japan-backed safe drinking water project launched in Anuradhapura
2026-07-10
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today launched the second phase of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, which will provide safeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority launches solar power project
2026-07-10
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) today officially commissioned a solar photovoltaic (PV) system that will meet nearlyContinue Reading
Veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away at 68
2026-07-10
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68, family sources confirmed. She died whileContinue Reading
FIFA bans England player for two matches over Red Card
2026-07-10
England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match suspension following his red card in the FIFA World Cup RoundContinue Reading
Why is Erling Haaland asking everyone to google his name?
2026-07-09
Norway striker Erling Haaland has received a special Google tribute during the FIFA World Cup 2026, with fans discovering aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka U19 clinch series 2-1 with thrilling one-wicket win over India
2026-07-09
Sri Lanka Under-19 clinched the three-match Youth ODI series 2-1 after edging India Under-19 by one wicket in a thrillingContinue Reading
FIFA defends referees, says officials are not influenced by anyone
2026-07-09
FIFA has strongly defended the integrity of its match officials amid growing debate over refereeing decisions at the FIFA WorldContinue Reading
Wimal loses Supreme Court appeal in Tilvin Silva’s case
2026-07-09
The Supreme Court today upheld a Colombo Commercial High Court ruling ordering former minister Wimal Weerawansa to pay Rs. 1Continue Reading
Amnesty urges urgent probe into deaths of transferred Negombo prisoners
2026-07-09
Amnesty International has called for an urgent, independent investigation into the deaths of two prisoners transferred from Negombo Prison followingContinue Reading
India investigates ‘honeymoon suite’ train coach
2026-07-09
Indian Railways has suspended a Chief Ticket Inspector after a First AC coach on the Nandedgram Express was decorated asContinue Reading
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as blasts reported in south
2026-07-09
The United States launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on southern Iran on Wednesday, with explosions reported in several areas,Continue Reading
Old Bogambara Prison re-established to ease prison congestion
2026-07-09
The Government has officially re-established the Old Bogambara Prison to help address overcrowding in Sri Lanka’s prison system. TheContinue Reading