49 die of thirst after lorry breaks down in Niger’s Sahara Desert
2026-06-06
Forty-nine people died of thirst in a remote district of the Sahara Desert in Niger after the lorry carrying themContinue Reading
300 MW of renewable energy projects underway, deputy minister outlines plans
2026-06-05
Deputy Minister of Energy Arkam Ilyas says Sri Lanka cannot rely on battery storage alone for its energy transition, stressingContinue Reading
Private bus operators call for increase in minimum fare to Rs. 32–33
2026-05-31
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has requested the National Transport Commission to implement an interim revision of bus faresContinue Reading
Five new mammography machines to boost breast cancer detection in state hospitals
2026-05-31
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has launched a programme to strengthen Sri Lanka’s public health system by introducingContinue Reading
No bus fare revision despite diesel price hike: NTC
2026-05-31
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has confirmed that there will be no revision of bus fares despite the recent increaseContinue Reading
Police investigate double death incident in Nikadhalupotha
2026-05-31
Police have launched an investigation into a double death incident reported from a residence in the Nikadhalupotha area within theContinue Reading
Japan funds $1.33 million project to revive Eastern Province freshwater fisheries
2026-05-31
A USD 1.33 million (approximately Rs. 436 million) project aimed at restoring livelihoods and strengthening the freshwater fisheries sector inContinue Reading
Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF review approval, urges reform momentum
2026-05-31
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Government’s successful completion of the fifth and sixth reviews under the IMF’sContinue Reading
Woman killed after being struck by train near Wellawatte station
2026-05-31
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was struck and killed by a train near the Wellawatte Railway StationContinue Reading
All three bodies recovered after Kalametiya beach tragedy – Police
2026-05-31
The bodies of all three students who went missing while bathing in the sea off Kalametiya, Hungama, on Saturday eveningContinue Reading
Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera appointed acting Atamasthanadhipathi
2026-05-30
The Atamasthana Committee has decided to temporarily appoint the Chief Sanghanayake of the North Central Province and Chief Incumbent ofContinue Reading
Honda recalls nearly 99,000 US vehicles over air bag defect
2026-05-30
Honda Motor is recalling 98,892 vehicles in the United States due to a defect that could cause unintentional air bagContinue Reading
Restrictions announced for state Vesak week celebrations
2026-05-27
A special set of restrictions will be in effect during this period, according to an official circular issued under theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka surpasses one million tourist arrivals before end of May 2026
2026-05-27
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has surpassed the one million mark in international tourist arrivals before the end of May 2026Continue Reading
Iran says it shot down US MQ-9 drone after airspace violation
2026-05-26
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone after it allegedly violatedContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa flags economic risks, questions usable foreign reserves
2026-05-26
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka is facing significant economic risks, accusing the government of misleading theContinue Reading
UK aviation regulator warns over rising risks from power banks on flights
2026-05-26
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned that power banks are increasingly causing serious safety issues on flights worldwide,Continue Reading
Unsafe historic Halaba Bridge in Badulla to be urgently restored
2026-05-26
Authorities have taken steps to expedite the restoration of the historic Halaba Bridge, which connects the Hali Ela and UvaContinue Reading