Island-wide doctors’ strike continues for second day
2026-01-24
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the island-wide doctors’ strike entered its second day today (24) as the governmentContinue Reading
Annually, Rs 1.5 bn needed for Dalada Maligawa maintenance – Diyawadana Nilame
2026-01-24
The Chief Lay Custodian of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela, announced that the temple requires anContinue Reading
Lorry driver caught on camera ramming two police officers in Vavuniya
2026-01-24
A viral video circulating on social media shows a lorry hitting two traffic police officers riding a motorcycle on theContinue Reading
10 of 56 bus drivers test positive for drugs in mobile inspections
2026-01-24
Ten out of 56 passenger bus drivers tested through a newly launched mobile laboratory service were found to have usedContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several parts of the island today
2026-01-24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Two fishing vessels seized with 270 kg of drugs off southern coast
2026-01-23
Two multi-day fishing vessels transporting more than 270 kilograms of narcotics were seized during a special operation carried out inContinue Reading
US completes withdrawal from WHO
2026-01-23
The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint announcement on ThursdayContinue Reading
Ranil says he is not active in politics after meeting Mahanayaka Theras
2026-01-23
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday met the Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiriya chapters in Kandy and receivedContinue Reading
Former Rajapaksa-Era Official Remanded Over Unexplained Wealth
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and Former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Anusha Palpita, was remanded until 6 February byContinue Reading
Presidential commission calls for public complaints on alleged corruption at CMC
2026-01-22
A presidential commission of inquiry has begun calling for public complaints and information regarding alleged corruption, fraud and abuse ofContinue Reading
Court of Appeal to deliver ruling on Trinco monks’ remand on 30 Jan
2026-01-22
The court of Appeal said today (22) it will deliver its order on January 30th, on petitions seeking to nullifyContinue Reading
Three killed in wall collapse at construction site in Ahangama
2026-01-22
Police say that three people who were trapped after a side wall collapsed at a construction site in the PelessaContinue Reading
Watch: Sri Lanka vs England 1st ODI Live
2026-01-22
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first ODI played at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.Continue Reading
ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour Launched in Sri Lanka
2026-01-21
The official tour showcasing the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri LankaContinue Reading
Official: ICC rejects Bangladesh’s T20 WC venue change request
2026-01-21
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled with Bangladesh’sContinue Reading
Brooklyn Beckham speaks out on family rift as David responds
2026-01-21
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has broken his silence on the long‑rumoured family rift with parents David and Victoria Beckham, taking toContinue Reading
Dilith Jayaweera questions removal of ‘Pas Rule’ book under education reforms
2026-01-20
MP Dilith Jayaweera raised concerns in Parliament today (20) over the removal of a long-used handwriting practice book for youngContinue Reading
Manusha withdraws FR petition after CID assurance of no arrest
2026-01-19
A Fundamental Rights petition filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the CriminalContinue Reading