British Airways resumes flights to Sri Lanka after 10 years
2026-10-24
British Airways has resumed flights to Sri Lanka after a 10-year break, with its first aircraft arriving at Bandaranaike InternationalContinue Reading
Fowzie’s court-ordered apology published in state newspaper
2026-10-24
Former Disaster Management Minister A.H.M. Fowzie has published a public apology in a Sinhala-language state newspaper on Saturday (October 24),Continue Reading
Scientists develop technology to transmit smells over the internet
2026-10-24
Scientists have developed a new technology capable of detecting smells and recreating them at distant locations, potentially allowing people toContinue Reading
JVP files police complaint against Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera
2026-10-24
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) filed a complaint with the Cinnamon Gardens Police on October 23, seeking an investigation intoContinue Reading
Two prohibited knives recovered from suspect at monks’ protest site
2026-10-23
A 58-year-old man was arrested after police allegedly found two prohibited knives in his possession at the protest site inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka donates essential medicines worth over Rs. 5 million to Maldives
2026-10-23
The Sri Lankan government has donated a consignment of essential medicines worth over Rs. 5 million to the Maldives followingContinue Reading
Government moves to shut down or merge 34 state institutions
2026-10-23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has revealed that the Ministry of Finance has appointed a committee to examine the closure orContinue Reading
Fake Vap Poya Day bank rewards message: SLCERT issues warning
2026-10-23
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public against a fraudulent social media message claiming thatContinue Reading
Mahinda writes emotional letter to son Namal in remand custody
2026-10-23
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has written an emotional letter to his son, MP Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remandContinue Reading
LankaQR users eligible for Rs. 51 Mn Lucky Draw starting October 27
2026-10-23
The national QR payment adoption programme will launch its ‘Lucky Draw’ on October 27, offering a total of Rs. 51Continue Reading
WMO forecasts stronger El Niño conditions from November 2026 to January 2027
2026-10-23
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has forecast a further intensification of El Niño conditions between November 2026 and January 2027,Continue Reading
Double Gold for Sri Lanka at 2026 Asian Para Games
2026-10-23
Sri Lanka secured two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today (23), with athletes JananiContinue Reading
Duminda Hulangamuwa was never Ranil’s economic adviser: Bimal responds to Harsha
2026-10-22
Minister Bimal Rathnayake has rejected a claim made by opposition MP Harsha de Silva that Duminda Hulangamuwa, the current economicContinue Reading
New fuel price fears as global oil prices skyrocket
2026-10-22
Global oil prices surged to their highest levels since May on Thursday (October 22), as escalating tensions in the MiddleContinue Reading
New vehicle fitness test every 3 months or 5,000 km? DMT reveals plans
2026-10-22
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) is planning to introduce mandatory roadworthiness tests for vehicles in Sri Lanka from earlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka CERT issues critical security alert for website owners
2026-10-22
Sri Lanka CERT has issued a critical cybersecurity alert urging public and private sector organizations and website developers to addressContinue Reading
Heavy rain may persist until Oct. 27, Meteorology Department warns
2026-10-22
Rainy conditions affecting Sri Lanka could continue until around Oct. 27, the Department of Meteorology said, urging residents and fishingContinue Reading
Easter Attacks: CID probes claims by three convicts that those responsible remain at large
2026-10-22
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into statements made by three individuals convicted by a three-judge HighContinue Reading
