Kamil Mishara makes Test debut; India win toss and elect to bat in 2nd Test
2026-08-23
Sri Lankan batter Kamil Mishara makes his Test debut in the second and final Test against India at the SinhaleseContinue Reading
8-year-old girl killed in lorry accident on Ragama–Kandana road
2026-08-23
An eight-year-old girl has died following a road accident near the Walpola railway crossing on the Ragama-Kandana road, Police said.Continue Reading
Govt allocates Rs. 10 million to develop mosques in Gampaha District
2026-08-23
The government has allocated Rs. 10 million for the development of mosques in the Gampaha District, the Ministry of Buddhasasana,Continue Reading
Showers, strong winds expected in several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-23
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 August 2026. Several spells of showers willContinue Reading
Cargo ship with 24 crew sinks in Bay of Bengal
2026-08-23
A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 crew members has sunk in the Bay of Bengal, triggering a search and rescueContinue Reading
Hashan Tillakaratne appointed Sri Lanka men’s batting coach
2026-08-21
Media Release 21st August 2026 Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Hashan Tillakaratne as the Batting CoachContinue Reading
Police warn motorists over vehicle thefts linked to negligence
2026-08-21
Police have received reports of vehicles and motorcycles being stolen after motorists and riders left them unattended due to negligence,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s inflation rises to 7.2% in July
2026-08-21
Sri Lanka’s inflation rate increased in July, according to the Consumer Price Index and monthly consumer inflation data. The DepartmentContinue Reading
Five killed after tipper truck collides with tractor in Monaragala
2026-08-21
Five people were killed after a tipper truck collided with a tractor carrying 10 people on the Wellawaya-Monaragala Road inContinue Reading
Nanda Malini’s funeral arrangements announced
2026-08-20
The remains of veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini will be kept at her residence on Wijayaba Mawatha, Nawala, fromContinue Reading
Alleged Port City yacht alcohol party: Sail Lanka issues clarification
2026-08-20
Sail Lanka Charter Private Limited (SLC) has denied any involvement in the alleged sale or distribution of alcohol without aContinue Reading
Four bank managers, businessman further remanded over alleged USD 1bn transfer
2026-08-20
Four bank managers and a businessman arrested in connection with an alleged foreign exchange scam involving the transfer of aroundContinue Reading
U.S. Embassy warns tourist visa applicants over ‘birth tourism’
2026-08-20
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has warned that tourist visa applications will be denied if consular officers determine that theContinue Reading
CAA warns traders to keep bills, invoices for goods in stock
2026-08-20
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has reminded traders that they are required to maintain bills, invoices or other relevant documentsContinue Reading
SLTB calls for applications to fill 1,037 driver, conductor vacancies
2026-08-20
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has called for applications to fill 1,037 vacancies for drivers and conductors on a contractContinue Reading
Karannagoda, Yoshitha Rajapaksa indicted in corruption case
2026-08-20
Former Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, were served indictments beforeContinue Reading
PHIs to withdraw from dengue control activities over airport health office dispute
2026-08-20
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Association has raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities and administrative shortcomings at the KatunayakeContinue Reading
Iran warns Gulf states: Aid to US forces will mean participation in war
2026-08-19
Iran has warned countries along the southern Persian Gulf coast against providing assistance or facilities to US military forces amidContinue Reading