Gary Kirsten’s Former Coaching Team Members Join Sri Lanka Cricket
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka Cricket’s newly appointed coaches Ryan van Niekerk and Jordan Gregory were brought in following recommendations by new HeadContinue Reading
Pillayan remanded after court appearance following nearly a year in detention
2026-04-02
Former Eastern Province Governor Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as ‘Pillayan’, was remanded by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court pending theContinue Reading
Corporal punishment in schools strictly banned: Education Ministry
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry has issued a directive to all schools stating that corporal punishment and any form of physicalContinue Reading
Low reservoir levels trigger Water Cuts from tonight in parts of Colombo District
2026-04-02
A water cut will be in effect in several areas of the Colombo District starting today (02), the National WaterContinue Reading
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s letter to U.S. Citizens
2026-04-02
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has released a letter addressed to the people of the United States, urging them to lookContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unaffected by 7.4 earthquake in Indonesia – DMC
2026-04-02
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says there is no effect on Sri Lanka from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hitContinue Reading
Historic Artemis II launch sends astronauts bound for the moon
2026-04-02
For the first time in more than half a century, humans are flying toward the moon. At 6:35 p.m. EasternContinue Reading
Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia
2026-04-02
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Thursday, prompting tsunami warnings for parts of the region, international monitoring agenciesContinue Reading
GMOA calls another nationwide doctors’ strike
2026-04-01
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced another islandwide one-day token strike again on April 2, citing failure toContinue Reading
Fuel allowance unchanged as prices rise, officials get less fuel: Deputy Minister
2026-04-01
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra has clarified reports regarding the recently approved fuel allowances for Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Parliamentarians, and SeniorContinue Reading
Google now lets you change Gmail ID without losing mails
2026-04-01
Google will now allow you to change your Gmail address. The tech giant was believed to be working on thisContinue Reading
Nearly 300 Kg of heroin found in vessel seized off Southwest Coast
2026-04-01
Sri Lanka Navy says a consignment of heroin has been found in the multi-day fishing trawler that was seized offContinue Reading
Iran warns Google, Apple, Tesla among 18 US firms named as targets
2026-03-31
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to target major United States technology companies operating in the region, warningContinue Reading
Fire Breaks Out in Two Train Compartments in Galle (Video)
2026-03-31
Two out-of-service train compartments parked near the Galle Railway Station caught fire today, prompting a response from the fireContinue Reading
Sri Lankan injured in Dubai debris incident
2026-03-31
Dubai Authorities have confirmed that an incident caused by debris from an interception that fell on houses in southern DubaiContinue Reading
Sri Lanka introduces 6-month free visa program for 39 countries
2026-03-31
Sri Lanka will introduce a six‑month program granting free tourist visas to passport holders from 39 selected countries, in aContinue Reading
Healthcare services disrupted as doctors launch token strike
2026-03-31
Medical services across Sri Lanka faced disruption today (31) as doctors began a nationwide token strike at 8.00 a.m., protestingContinue Reading
Govt opens up over 200 acres for industrial investment
2026-03-31
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced a new opportunity for both local and foreign investors, with 203Continue Reading