Man injured in shooting at Dehiwala cemetery
2026-07-19
A person has been injured in a shooting incident in the Dehiwala area and has been admitted to hospital forContinue Reading
Rs. 122.7 million allocated for permanent restoration of Taldena Irrigation Project
2026-07-19
Permanent restoration work on the Taldena Irrigation Project in Meegahakiula, Badulla District, which was severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, commencedContinue Reading
New safety standards introduced for processed liquid milk from January 2027
2026-07-19
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has introduced new safety standards for processed liquid milk to strengthen consumer protection, with stricterContinue Reading
Rs. 100 mn ‘Parakum Legacy’ tourism village project launched in Polonnaruwa
2026-07-19
The government has launched the ‘Parakum Legacy’ tourism village development project in Polonnaruwa with an investment of Rs. 100 millionContinue Reading
“People foolishly gather at football while churches stand empty” Cardinal
2026-07-19
Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has voiced concern over what he described as the steady decline of religious life in modernContinue Reading
Police launch website to help find parking during Kataragama Esala Perahera
2026-07-19
The Sri Lanka Police Information Technology Division has launched a website to help devotees visiting the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama DevalayaContinue Reading
Strong wind advisory issued for several provinces and districts
2026-07-19
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a strong wind advisory for several areas, warning of wind speeds ofContinue Reading
Exporters seek clarity on new forced labour import regulations
2026-07-19
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has called on the government to establish a clear and internationally aligned implementationContinue Reading
Fire breaks out at housing complex in Ratmalana
2026-07-19
A fire broke out at a housing complex near the Ratmalana Economic Centre this morning (July 19), authorities said. TheContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with over 18 kg of ‘Ice’ narcotics
2026-07-19
A 26-year-old suspect was arrested with more than 18 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘ICE’, during a raidContinue Reading
Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
2026-07-17
Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, has died at the age of 89,Continue Reading
Ranil raises concerns over proposal to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-07-15
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges could undermine theContinue Reading
Social media bans: Protecting children or building a panopticon
2026-07-13
By Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa Australia’s world-first under-16 social media ban has produced a statistic Sri LankanContinue Reading
Legendary Indian playback singer S. Janaki has passed away
2026-07-11
Veteran playback singer S. Janaki, who sang thousands of songs across films in South Indian languages, died at the ageContinue Reading
Ayomal Akalanka breaks 26-year-old Sri Lankan 400m hurdles record
2026-07-11
Sri Lankan athlete Ayomal Perera has won the silver medal in the men’s 400m hurdles event at the Asian Under-23Continue Reading
Warm weather advisory issued for six districts on Sunday
2026-07-11
Heat index, which is the temperature felt by the human body, is expected to rise to the ‘Caution’ level inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records over 67,000 dengue cases, 47 deaths
2026-07-11
Dengue-related deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 47, while 67,143 dengue cases have been reported across the country soContinue Reading
FIFA to sell pieces of 2026 World Cup final pitch as collectibles
2026-07-11
FIFA has launched a limited-edition collectible offering fans the chance to own a piece of football history — an authenticContinue Reading