Police to take action against vehicles obstructing bus stops
2026-08-16
Sri Lanka Police have instructed all police stations to take legal action against drivers who park vehicles at designated busContinue Reading
Bangladesh secure historic Test win over Australia in Darwin
2026-08-16
Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday, completing their first-ever TestContinue Reading
Handunnetti holds talks with Australian investors on new investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
2026-08-16
Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti has held discussions with a group of Australian investors and entrepreneurs on potentialContinue Reading
Train services disrupted on Main Line due to technical failure
2026-08-13
Train services on the Main Line have been disrupted due to a technical failure involving a train between Ambepussa andContinue Reading
Malinga’s Test debut recalled as cricket returns to Darwin after 22 years
2026-08-10
Test cricket is set to return to Darwin on Thursday, 22 years after Sri Lanka’s Test against Australia at theContinue Reading
Applications called for training in eight para-medical fields
2026-08-09
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that applications are being called for training programmes in eight fields under the para-medicalContinue Reading
Private hospital fined Rs. 520,000 for expired medical supplies, overcharging
2026-08-09
A private hospital in Kegalle has been fined Rs. 520,000 after being found guilty of overcharging for a blood testContinue Reading
Govt plans to present 22nd Amendment on judges’ retirement age to Parliament on August 18
2026-08-09
The Government is planning to present the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which seeks to increase the retirement agesContinue Reading
CAA raids unlicensed canned fish factory in Pannala, seizes stock worth Rs. 1.5 million
2026-08-09
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a canned fish manufacturing facility in Elabadagama, Pannala, which was allegedly operating withoutContinue Reading
Grama Niladharis to launch two-day islandwide sick leave campaign
2026-08-09
Grama Niladharis have decided to report sick leave and refrain from reporting for duty tomorrow (10) and Tuesday (11) overContinue Reading
Namal accuses Government of shifting blame to opposition over its failures
2026-08-09
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the Government of suppressing opposition political forces, civil organisations, voluntary groupsContinue Reading
Northern Coconut Triangle: Mullaitivu growers get Rs. 22.7m in subsidies
2026-08-09
A total of 515 coconut growers in the Mullaitivu District have received Rs. 22.7 million in subsidies, along with 3,000Continue Reading
Man arrested in Mirihana for printing counterfeit currency notes
2026-08-09
A man has been arrested for allegedly printing counterfeit currency notes, the police said. The suspect was arrested during aContinue Reading
Strong winds, rough seas warning issued for several coastal areas
2026-08-09
A warning for strong winds and rough seas has been issued for several sea areas around Sri Lanka, with theContinue Reading
Four suspects arrested over grenade attack on Ratmalana house
2026-08-09
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a grenade attack on a house in the Ratmalana area on AugustContinue Reading
Sunday: Showers and strong winds forecast for several areas
2026-08-09
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 August 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occurContinue Reading
Mobile Number Portability will not launch in September, clarification issued
2026-08-07
The Government has clarified that the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service will not be launched in September, correcting media reportsContinue Reading
Fitch affirms SLIC Life’s ‘CCC+’ IFS, withdraws rating
2026-08-07
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited’s (SLIC Life) international Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating at ‘CCC+’Continue Reading