Weather special bulletin: Two key updates
2025-11-18
The low pressure area over the island is moving away, its influence on the island’s weather is gradually reducing. AContinue Reading
Couple shot dead in Tangalle
2025-11-18
A shooting incident has taken place this afternoon (18) in the Unakuruwa area of Tangalle. Two persons have lost theirContinue Reading
Defence Ministry Budget Head Passed 101–09; Public Security 100–02
2025-11-18
The Budget Heads of the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs passed by a majorityContinue Reading
President AKD meets Association of Medical Specialists
2025-11-18
A discussion with the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) took place today at the Parliament, presided over by President AnuraContinue Reading
Issue is resolved, why the agitation now? : President speaks on Trinco issue
2025-11-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today said that the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security has been instructed to callContinue Reading
Sri Lanka suffer heavy 4–0 defeat to Thailand in Colombo
2025-11-18
Sri Lanka’s hopes of breaking a decades-long winless run against Thailand were dashed today after suffering a heavy 4–0 defeatContinue Reading
Pakistan star batter fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach
2025-11-18
Pakistan’s batting stalwart Babar Azam has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for a Level 1 ICC CodeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, China’s Hainan Province explore new Trade links
2025-11-18
Sri Lanka and China’s Hainan Province have held talks in Colombo aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and expanding opportunities forContinue Reading
Indian Actress removes Breast implants after Doctors link them to Chronic Pain
2025-11-18
Indian actor and model Sherlyn Chopra says she has undergone surgery to remove her breast implants after months of chronicContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to Host ‘Aqua Planet – International Expo 2025’
2025-11-18
Sri Lanka will host “Aqua Planet – Sri Lanka, International Expo 2025” from November 21–23 at Lotus Tower, bringing togetherContinue Reading
New Regulations for Female Hotel and Restaurant Staff Working at Night
2025-11-18
The government will submit an amendment to Parliament allowing women above 18 working in hotels and restaurants to serve afterContinue Reading
Government approves 9 new Health Sector Projects
2025-11-18
The Cabinet has approved 9 major health sector development projects as part of the 2026 Public Investment Program. The projectsContinue Reading
NPP secures Seethawaka PS after 6-month deadlock with Sarvajana member’s help
2025-11-18
The National People’s Power (NPP) today secured control of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, ending a six-month administrative deadlock that followedContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa marks 80th birthday as Indian envoy visits Carlton House
2025-11-18
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the Indian Consul General in Hambantota, Shri Harvinder Singh, visited him at Carlton House inContinue Reading
Govt to allow local manufacturers to supply school shoes under new voucher scheme
2025-11-18
The government is exploring the possibility of allowing registered local footwear manufacturers to supply school shoes for students under theContinue Reading
BBS Gnanasara Thera visits Trinco site, condemns police action
2025-11-18
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera visited Trincomalee today, following tensions over the removal of aContinue Reading
Coastal Dept clarifies Trinco incident, cites illegal commercial expansion
2025-11-18
The Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CC&CRM) has issued an official clarification regarding the tense situation reported nearContinue Reading
Viyaskanth added to Sri Lanka T20I squad
2025-11-18
Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have included leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth in the National Men’s Squad for the T20I Tri-Series in Pakistan.Continue Reading