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
Sri Lanka dengue cases surpass 58,000, deaths rise to 39
2026-07-04
According to the Ministry of Health, dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surpassed 58,000 in 2026, with 3,422 infections reportedContinue Reading
CBSL extends administrator’s term at Nation Lanka Finance PLC by 6 months
2026-07-04
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of the Administrator of Nation Lanka Finance PLC byContinue Reading
India probes Tata Electronics breach exposing iPhone secrets
2026-07-04
India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that reportedly exposed confidential information linked to Apple’s unreleased iPhone 18Continue Reading
Online applications open for 2026 GCE O/L examination from July 3
2026-07-04
The Department of Examinations has announced that applications for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination will beContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds first-half revenue target, collects Rs. 1.37 trillion
2026-07-04
The Sri Lanka Customs Department has generated Rs. 1.3737 trillion in revenue during the period up to June 30 thisContinue Reading