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
Expired medical items found at private labs during CAA raids
2026-07-11
Officials from the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have uncovered a large quantity of expired medical equipment and chemical substances duringContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers expected in some areas, mostly dry elsewhere
2026-07-11
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Batticaloa’s Puthu Paalam bridge reopens after restoration
2026-07-10
The Puthu Paalam bridge in Batticaloa, which collapsed on June 28, has been restored and reopened for public transportation, MinisterContinue Reading
BASL urges President to urgently fill eight judicial vacancies
2026-07-10
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take immediate steps to fill fourContinue Reading
Anuradhapura elephant corridors to be declared reserved zones
2026-07-09
The Ministry of Environment has announced that preliminary work has commenced to clear and protect traditional elephant corridors connecting forestContinue Reading
Trump says Iran ceasefire agreement is “over”
2026-07-08
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict wasContinue Reading
Bus fare hike takes effect tomorrow: LPBOA raises calculation concerns
2026-07-05
The revised bus fare structure will come into effect from tomorrow (July 6) following an announcement by the National TransportContinue Reading
Clash reported in Negombo prison: 20 detainees hospitalised
2026-07-05
Twenty detainees were admitted to hospital after a clash broke out between two groups inside Negombo Prison. The incident occurredContinue Reading