Weather : Showers expected across Sri Lanka
2025-05-09
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today, May 9.Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 8
2025-05-08
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Archchuna removed from Parliament Chambers
2025-05-08
Member of Parliament Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan was removed from the Parliamentary Chamber this afternoon (May 8) for disrupting proceedings duringContinue Reading
1978 Sri Lankan Film Gehenu Lamai to screen at Cannes Film Festival
2025-05-08
Gehenu Lamai (Girls) the 1978 Sinhala-language film by Dr. Sumitra Peries, has been selected for the Cannes Classics section atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms non-aligned stance amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
2025-05-08
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s non-aligned position in the event of a potential escalation in tensions between IndiaContinue Reading
New Commissioner General of Examinations appointed
2025-05-08
Subhashini Indika Kumari Liyanage has been appointed Commissioner General of Examinations, effective immediately. She previously served as an Examinations CommissionerContinue Reading
Petition in SC seeking to invalidate Sri Lanka-India MoUs
2025-05-08
A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking to invalidate seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Chief Prelates urge UK envoy to intervene in Buddha relic auction
2025-05-07
The Chief Prelates of the Malwatta, Asgiri, Amarapura, and Ramanna Buddhist Chapters have requested the British High Commission in SriContinue Reading
Securing majority in councils : Sajith reveals opposition strategy
2025-05-07
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called for all opposition forces to unite in a joint mission to deliver a robust andContinue Reading
Indian Armed Forces Carry out Precision Strikes after Pahalgam Attack : IHC
2025-05-07
The Indian Armed Forces have conducted precision strikes on what officials described as terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied JammuContinue Reading
End of Government’s ‘Overestimation’ : Harsha on LG Polls
2025-05-07
SJB MP Harsha de Silva says the result of the 2025 Local Government election has proved that the NPP governmentContinue Reading
06 University students arrested for assault
2025-05-07
Six students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have been arrested on charges of assaulting and threatening a fellow student,Continue Reading
LG Polls : What happens if no party wins a majority?
2025-05-06
Sri Lanka held its 2025 Local Government election today to choose members for Municipal Councils, Urban Councils, and Pradeshiya Sabhas,Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 5
2025-05-05
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Colombo school girl abduction attempt : Police seek public support
2025-05-05
An attempted abduction was reported near a popular girls’ school in Colombo on Thursday, prompting a Police investigation and aContinue Reading
BBC documentary reveals tragic story of Sri Lankan student living in London.
2025-05-05
A recent episode of the BBC documentary series Ambulance has brought to light the harrowing story of a Sri LankanContinue Reading
All You Need to Know About the 2025 Local Government Election
2025-05-05
The 2025 Local Government Election will be held tomorrow, May 6. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 4Continue Reading
Police clarify reports on child held at Welioya Station
2025-05-01
Police have issued a statement addressing media reports that a minor was arrested and held overnight at the Welioya PoliceContinue Reading