Player dies after collapsing at crease during Beruwala cricket match
2026-07-05
A 46-year-old man died after collapsing while batting during a cricket carnival organised by an old boys’ association of aContinue Reading
BASL President says some media distorted views expressed at judges’ retirement age forum
2026-07-05
The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, Rajiv Amarasuriya, says he was “surprised and disappointed” by what heContinue Reading
EU to mandate 5 new safety features in all new cars from July 7
2026-07-05
All new passenger cars and vans sold in the European Union will be required to include a range of advancedContinue Reading
“Full of fools” : Dayasiri takes swipe at Facebook users
2026-07-05
Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara says he does not use Facebook because he believes it is “full of fools” and isContinue Reading
Woman arrested with protected wildlife parts in Gampaha
2026-07-05
A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in Kalagedihena, Gampaha for allegedly possessing protected wildlife parts for sale, the Department ofContinue Reading
Negombo Prison unrest: Women, male inmates climb rooftops in protest (Video)
2026-07-05
Two inmates were killed and 35 others injured following a clash between two groups of inmates at Negombo Prison thisContinue Reading
Two inmates killed, over 30 injured in Negombo Prison clash
2026-07-05
Two inmates were killed and more than 30 others injured following a clash between two groups inside Negombo Prison today.Continue Reading
57 families in Passara to receive new homes under Indian Housing Project
2026-07-05
Construction has begun on 57 new houses in Kanaweralla, Passara, under Phase IV of the Indian Housing Project, which aimsContinue Reading
CPC to set up first fuel station on Delft Island
2026-07-05
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says steps have been taken to establish the first-ever fuel station on Delft Island. TheContinue Reading
High risk wind alert for 12 districts
2026-07-05
Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Central, Northern, and Northcentral provinces and in Rathnapura,Continue Reading
Ranil visits Wijeyadasa; says no one could interfere in ‘Harak Kata’ case – Report
2026-07-05
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the residence of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe this week, following the arrest of Rajapakshe’sContinue Reading
Two arrested with 32kg coral colony, tiger tooth in wildlife raids
2026-07-05
Two suspects were arrested after wildlife officers seized a range of protected animal parts, including a 32kg coral colony andContinue Reading
Major Colombo urban 624-apartment housing project opens in Kirulapone
2026-07-05
A new apartment complex built for low-income families in Colombo was officially opened in Kirulapone yesterday (4). The “The ResidenciesContinue Reading
GCE A/L 2025 re-scrutiny results released : www.doenets.lk
2026-07-05
The Department of Examinations has released the re-scrutiny results of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination. Candidates can check theirContinue Reading
Wildlife officers seize elephant tusk, ivory ring and pendant; suspect arrested
2026-07-05
A suspect was arrested in Nittambuwa after wildlife officers seized a piece of an elephant tusk, an ivory ring, andContinue Reading
Five killed in four motorcycle-related road accidents across Sri Lanka
2026-07-05
At least 5 people were killed in 4 separate road accidents involving motorcycles reported across Sri Lanka on Saturday (4),Continue Reading
Weather today: Few showers & Strong winds
2026-07-05
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Police recover two more locally manufactured firearms
2026-07-04
Police have recovered two more locally manufactured firearms in Modara, similar to the 18 locally made weapons recently seized inContinue Reading