Govt strengthens OMP, accelerates probes into disappearances
2026-08-26
Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara says the government has taken concrete steps to strengthen the Office onContinue Reading
7 Actresses, Models and 9 Politicians among contacts found in Kehelbaddara Padme’s Phones: CID
2026-08-25
Information relating to seven actresses and models and nine politicians has been uncovered from mobile phones seized from allegedContinue Reading
CID produces Kehelbaddara Padme, Panadura Nilanga in court; both remanded
2026-08-25
Two suspected drug traffickers, including alleged underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, have been remanded until September 3 after being produced beforeContinue Reading
Private Training Aircraft makes Hard Landing at Ratmalana Airport
2026-08-25
A Cessna 152 training aircraft belonging to a flight training school operating from Ratmalana Airport made a hard landing atContinue Reading
Kelani River water supply restored after emergency suspension
2026-08-25
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced that water supply has been restored to normal after an emergency suspensionContinue Reading
Makumbura transport hub launches website with AI assistant ‘MAKU’
2026-08-25
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena announced today that the official website of the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center has beenContinue Reading
Wanted Crime Suspect ‘Bus Lalith’ Brought Back from Dubai
2026-08-25
Alleged organized crime figure and drug trafficker Lalith Kannangara, alias “Bus Lalith,” has been brought back to Sri Lanka followingContinue Reading
Water Quality issue : Supply Returns to Most Colombo, Gampaha Areas; Some Delays Remain
2026-08-25
Water supply has been restored in most affected areas of Colombo and Gampaha after tests were carried out on waterContinue Reading
PUCSL warns of possible power shortages amid El Niño
2026-08-24
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has cautioned that the ongoing El Niño weather conditions could drive electricityContinue Reading
PUCSL announces new renewable energy feed‑in tariffs
2026-08-24
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced new feed‑in tariffs for electricity generated from renewable energy sources,Continue Reading
Sanga in Trinco, Leads Experience-Based Learning Session for Navy Personnel
2026-08-24
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara conducted an experience-based learning session for personnel of the Eastern Naval Command atContinue Reading
Audit reveals former Speaker used over 6,000 litres of fuel a month in 2024
2026-08-24
A damning special audit report has revealed sweeping financial irregularities in the operations of Sri Lanka’s Parliament during the EighthContinue Reading
PHIs launch nationwide trade union action
2026-08-24
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union today began a nationwide trade union action at 8.00 am, suspending all administrative data submissionsContinue Reading
Could Sri Lanka Hit 40°C in 2027? 1983 Heat Record Under Threat
2026-08-23
Sri Lanka has recently experienced temperatures approaching historical highs, with some areas nearing the 40°C mark, meteorologist Malith Fernando ofContinue Reading
ITAK Calls for Referendum on Proposed 22nd Amendment
2026-08-23
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has called on the government to hold a referendum on the proposed 22nd AmendmentContinue Reading
President to address Public at Major Rallies from September 6
2026-08-23
The National People’s Power (NPP) is set to launch a series of major public rallies across Sri Lanka from SeptemberContinue Reading
Cargo ship with 24 crew sinks in Bay of Bengal
2026-08-23
A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 crew members has sunk in the Bay of Bengal, triggering a search and rescueContinue Reading
Namal challenges President to Act on Allegations against Presidential Secretary
2026-08-22
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to takeContinue Reading