Do not believe these videos: Mahela Jayawardena warns of AI scam ads
2025-12-18
Sri Lankan cricket legend Mahela Jayawardena has issued a public warning against fraudulent advertisements circulating on social media that useContinue Reading
US issues Level 2 Chikungunya Virus alert in Sri Lanka
2025-12-18
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
“Can’t appoint those who did not apply” Minister defends cricket selection appointments
2025-12-18
Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage defended the appointment of a new national cricket selection committee, stating the processContinue Reading
WHO Chief praises Sri Lanka’s disease control efforts during disaster
2025-12-18
The measures implemented by the Sri Lankan Government and health authorities to prevent the spread of communicable diseases during theContinue Reading
Deputy Finance Minister forecasts 5% growth in 2026
2025-12-18
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more thanContinue Reading
Sri Lanka probes deaths after anti-nausea injection as grieving families seek answers
2025-12-18
Sri Lankan health authorities have launched a high-level investigation into two deaths and several adverse reactions reported at government hospitalsContinue Reading
Rs. 500B Supplementary Estimate for Disaster Relief presented to Parliament
2025-12-18
A Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion to restore the livelihoods of those affected due to the sudden disaster situationContinue Reading
3 arrested in connection with elephant burned to death
2025-12-18
Three people were arrested after a wild elephant died from severe burn injuries sustained when villagers attempted to chase itContinue Reading
Sri Lanka orders early return of players from ILT20
2025-12-17
Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly instructed national players currently participating in the ILT20 tournament in Dubai to return to theContinue Reading
Parliament to debate Rs. 500Bn Supplementary Estimate for disaster relief
2025-12-17
A Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion will be presented to Parliament tomorrow (18 Dec) to restore the livelihoods ofContinue Reading
Probe launched after elephant set on fire dies in Mihintale
2025-12-17
Investigations have been launched by officials of the Anuradhapura Range regarding a video showing a man setting fire to anContinue Reading
R. Sridhar appointed as National Cricket Team Fielding Coach
2025-12-17
Sri Lanka Cricket Appoints R. Sridhar as National Team Fielding Coach Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce the appointmentContinue Reading
Use of Ondansetron batch halted after probe into two deaths
2025-12-17
Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni announced that investigations are underway into a batch of the anaesthesia‑related drug Ondansetron, followingContinue Reading
US imposes entry ban on 6 countries, partial limits on 15 others
2025-12-17
The Trump administration has expanded the United States travel ban, adding six more countries to the list of nations whoseContinue Reading
Japan to grant US$2.5m to 3 international agencies for Sri Lanka relief
2025-12-17
The Government of Japan has decided to extend an emergency grant of US$2.5 million to Sri Lanka to support humanitarianContinue Reading
7 Sri Lankan players set to feature in IPL 2026
2025-12-16
Seven Sri Lankan cricketers will feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with three players securing contracts atContinue Reading
Media stations warned over false and misleading reports
2025-12-16
Cabinet spokesman and Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayathissa on Tuesday warned media institutions against spreading unverified information, as theContinue Reading
RDA, CEB and Water Board reveal billions in disaster losses
2025-12-16
Sri Lanka’s Road Development Authority (RDA) has suffered an estimated loss of about Rs. 75 billion due to widespread damageContinue Reading