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
Sri Lanka secures Highest Vote in UN CEDAW Election
2026-06-27
Sri Lanka has been re-elected to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee), securing the highestContinue Reading
Senior Govt official arrested over forged passport probe
2026-06-26
A senior official attached to Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat has been arrested over allegations that, while serving in his formerContinue Reading
Rakitha Rajapaksa arrest : BASL issues clarification over court appearance reports
2026-06-26
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has clarified that it did not make any representations on behalf of Attorney-at-LawContinue Reading
96 wanted SL Underworld Figures abroad; 19 in Dubai
2026-06-26
Public Security Minister Anand Wijepala says 96 organised crime suspects who are the subject of international red notices remain inContinue Reading
Government highlights benefits of VAT registration for SMEs
2026-06-26
The government has underscored the advantages available to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that voluntarily register for Value Added TaxContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to expand EV charging network at key public locations
2026-06-26
Deputy Minister of Energy Arkam Ilyas told Parliament today that the government has launched a major project to develop infrastructureContinue Reading
Special traffic and security plan in Colombo Central for Poson Festival
2026-06-26
Sri Lanka Police have announced special traffic and security arrangements across the Colombo Central Division from June 26 to JulyContinue Reading
Rooftop solar systems above 300 kW asked to disconnect during Poson
2026-06-26
Owners of rooftop solar systems with a capacity of 300 kW and above have been requested to disconnect from theContinue Reading
50 injured in Thalalla bus accident
2026-06-26
At least 50 persons have been injured following a collision between two buses in the Thalalla area in the GandaraContinue Reading