Hingurakgoda railway station renovation begins
2026-09-06
Renovation work at the Hingurakgoda railway station in the Polonnaruwa District has commenced under a programme to upgrade 100 railwayContinue Reading
Ranil calls for united opposition at UNP’s 80th anniversary
2026-09-06
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that the sovereignty of the people and Sri Lanka’s democratic system are under threat,Continue Reading
Sports Minister refutes athlete’s claim of receiving no support
2026-09-06
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has rejected claims by an athlete that he had not received adequate support, saying theContinue Reading
Motorist highlights police confusion over green EV number plates
2026-09-06
A motorist has highlighted concerns over what he described as a lack of awareness among some police officers regarding theContinue Reading
Minister Handunnetti arrives in Thailand for ‘Gem Sri Lanka’ launch
2026-09-06
Minister Sunil Handunnetti and National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) Chairman Dr. S.P. Chamonda arrived in Thailand to attend theContinue Reading
SLPP condemns Namal arrest, says democracy is under threat
2026-09-06
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has condemned the arrest and remand of its National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal RajapaksaContinue Reading
PM Harini returns after five-day official visit to Bhutan
2026-09-06
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka on Friday (5) night after concluding a five-day official visit toContinue Reading
16-year-old arrested over father’s killing in Matale
2026-09-06
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested over the killing of his father in the Ukuwela area of Matale, Police said.Continue Reading
Heavy showers above 75 mm forecast in several parts of the country
2026-09-06
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 September 2026. Showers or thundershowers may occur atContinue Reading
“I was offered 2015 common candidacy before Maithripala”: Nimal Siripala
2026-09-02
Former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says he was approached to become the common opposition candidate ahead of the 2015Continue Reading
Rs. 3.48bn in Aswesuma elderly allowances to be credited from Sept. 3
2026-09-02
The Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) says Rs. 3.48 billion will be credited to beneficiaries aged over 70 under the AswesumaContinue Reading
22nd Amendment: More details from Supreme Court proceedings
2026-09-01
The Supreme Court today began considering 67 petitions challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, with several procedural andContinue Reading
Over 88,000 affected by dry weather across six districts
2026-09-01
More than 88,000 people have been affected by prevailing dry weather conditions across six districts, according to the Disaster ManagementContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, China to sign MoU on immigration cooperation
2026-09-01
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lanka and China to enter into a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding onContinue Reading
Rs. 5.8bn World Bank-backed project to rehabilitate 296 irrigation tanks
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka has begun rehabilitating 296 minor irrigation tanks under a World Bank-funded programme aimed at strengthening irrigation infrastructure andContinue Reading
Customs seizes over 200,000 Chinese cigarettes concealed in metal doors
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka Customs has seized more than 200,000 Chinese-made cigarettes concealed inside metal doors imported from China. The detection wasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka exports to India grow 7.2% to USD 669mn in first seven months
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports to India increased by 7.22% year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026, reaching US$669.36 million,Continue Reading
Nepal floods leave at least 750 dead, over 3,000 missing
2026-08-30
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to at least 734, with nearly 2,500 people stillContinue Reading