Famous Bellanwila temple elephant “Manika” dies at 76
2025-10-06
The female elephant belonging to the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya has died a short while ago, temple officials confirmed. According toContinue Reading
32 pigeons stolen from Dehiwala National Zoo
2025-10-06
Authorities at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens say that 32 pigeons have been stolen from the facility. Deputy Director HemanthaContinue Reading
Three women killed in Gampola accident
2025-10-06
Three people were killed and another person was injured in an accident on the Gampola–Doluwa road. The accident occurred whenContinue Reading
US and Japanese scientists win 2025 Nobel Prize in medicine
2025-10-06
The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists for discovering how theContinue Reading
Advisory for Severe Lightning issued for 12 districts
2025-10-06
Advisory for Severe Lightning: Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 01.30 p.m. 06 October 2025 validContinue Reading
Two die after being hit by trains in separate incidents
2025-10-06
Two individuals have died in separate train accidents reported on Sunday (Oct 5) in the Mannar and Kadugannawa police divisions.Continue Reading
1,000 houses handed over to low-income families
2025-10-05
National Ceremony of World Habitat Day under the patronage of the President 1,000 completed houses handed over to low-income familiesContinue Reading
Toss controversy erupts in India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo
2025-10-05
Confusion over the toss during Sunday’s India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup match at the R. Premadasa Stadium sparked controversy and allegationsContinue Reading
Police clarify Elpitiya incident was not a shooting
2025-10-05
Police Headquarters says the incident reported last night (04) from a house in the Ihala Omaththa area within the ElpitiyaContinue Reading
Postmaster General exposes corruption within postal service
2025-10-05
The Postmaster General, Ruwan Sathkumara, has revealed several instances of fraud and inefficiency within the postal service, stating thatContinue Reading
Pakistan Civil society slams ad targeting journalists, NGOs
2025-10-05
Media watchdog Freedom Network, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), and other rights groups have condemned a government advertisementContinue Reading
Dutch chip firm executive slams EU leaders, praises PM’s communication strategies
2025-10-05
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s candid and business-friendly approach drew praise from Dutch semiconductor giant ASML, after its CEO Christophe FouquetContinue Reading
Sri Lankan MPs to attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados
2025-10-04
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), organized annually by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to discuss global parliamentary and political issues,Continue Reading
5MW Solar Power Plant Declared Open in Galle
2025-10-04
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi today (04) declared open a 5-megawatt solar power plant in the Hiyare area ofContinue Reading
High risk heavy rain alert issued for 11 districts
2025-10-04
Advisory for Heavy Rain Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 05.30 p.m. 04 October 2025, validContinue Reading
SLC announces changes to National Cricket Coaching Staff
2025-10-04
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the following coaching appointments. Julian Wood Julian Wood has been appointed as the NationalContinue Reading
World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table
2025-10-04
India dominated the 1st Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, as they beat the visitors byContinue Reading
High risk severe lightning alert issued for 12 districts
2025-10-04
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur in Northern, North- central, Eastern, Uva provinces and Kurunegala and MataleContinue Reading