WhatsApp clarifies privacy safeguards for new usernames feature
2026-07-01
WhatsApp has responded to concerns over its upcoming usernames feature, clarifying that users will not be discoverable through a publicContinue Reading
Sri Lanka begins inspections to remove unsafe vehicles from roads
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka Police have launched a nationwide operation to identify and remove unsafe vehicles from the country’s roads as partContinue Reading
IMF says Sri Lanka has made greater progress than many countries – President’s Office
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka’s President’s Office says an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has commended the country’s progress in implementing its economicContinue Reading
Kalubowila Teaching Hospital opens new Cath Lab and advanced treatment units
2026-06-30
The Kalubowila Teaching Hospital today (30) unveiled a newly established Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA Unit),Continue Reading
Former NLB chairman arrested in bribery probe linked to Ravi Karunanayake
2026-06-30
Former National Lotteries Board (NLB) Chairman Shyamila Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
Bribery Commission extends asset declaration deadline by one week
2026-06-30
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today announced a one‑week extension for individuals unable to submit theirContinue Reading
Advisory for strong winds : Red alerts issued to15 districts
2026-06-30
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-central, Northwestern provincesContinue Reading
WhatsApp introduces usernames: Here’s how to reserve yours
2026-06-29
WhatsApp has begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature, allowing users to reserve a unique username ahead of the widerContinue Reading
How can Sri Lanka qualify for LA28 Cricket Olympics
2026-06-29
Sri Lanka’s men’s and women’s cricket teams are both likely to have to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 OlympicContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 53,000
2026-06-29
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have climbed beyond 53,000 this year, with health authorities warning of an alarming surge duringContinue Reading
Viral worldwide: Little girl and porcupine video is from Sri Lanka, not Bangladesh
2026-06-29
A heartwarming video of a little girl walking through a paddy field with a tiny porcupine, which has captured millionsContinue Reading
Strong winds : High risk alert for several areas
2026-06-29
Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-central and Northwestern provincesContinue Reading
President calls for revival of Buddhist values in Poson message
2026-06-29
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Poson Full Moon Poya Day message, urged Sri Lankans to revive the fading valuesContinue Reading
Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash, France Aircraft Disaster Kill 25
2026-06-28
A total of 25 people were killed in two separate aviation accidents reported on Sunday, with fatal crashes in SaudiContinue Reading
Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble
2026-06-28
An 18-day-old baby has been rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela, in one of theContinue Reading
Special traffic plan announced for National Scout Poson Zone in Colombo
2026-06-27
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to facilitate the National Scout Poson Zone, which will be heldContinue Reading
Sajith calls for justice for victims of financial fraud
2026-06-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to ensure justice for victims of financial fraud, urging authorities toContinue Reading
Trump threatens 100% tax on any country that imposes digital services tax
2026-06-27
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imports from any country that introduces a DigitalContinue Reading