Nepal flash floods kill over 160, more than 1,300 missing
2026-08-27
More than 160 people have been killed and over 1,300 remain missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through communities alongContinue Reading
Applications open for Homagama housing scheme for journalists
2026-08-24
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has called for applications from journalists for the “Homagama Journalists’ Housing Scheme”. TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to invite global firms for offshore oil and gas exploration
2026-08-24
Sri Lanka is set to launch its Licensing Round 2026, inviting global energy companies to explore and produce offshore oilContinue Reading
CAA seizes nearly 8,500 water bottles with fake SLS mark
2026-08-23
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized nearly 8,500 bottles and containers of drinking water allegedly bearing a fake SriContinue Reading
Govt plans minimum age of 40 for three-wheeler drivers: Deputy Minister
2026-08-23
The government is considering raising the minimum age for engaging in three-wheeler passenger transport services to 40 years, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets another US$4.1 billion in Port City Colombo investments
2026-08-23
Sri Lanka is targeting a further US$4.1 billion in investments to the Port City Colombo over the next five years,Continue Reading
Two arrested with over 1,044 kg of cannabis in Monaragala
2026-08-23
Two suspects have been arrested with more than 1,044 kilograms of cannabis and over 54,000 cannabis plants during two raidsContinue Reading
Special traffic plan in Kandy today for first Randoli Perahera
2026-08-23
The first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera is scheduled to parade the streets of Kandy today (23),Continue Reading
Online railway season tickets for private sector employees from September
2026-08-23
The government plans to introduce an online system for private sector employees to obtain railway season tickets from September, TransportContinue Reading
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