NSO seeks approval for three days of one hour power cuts across Sri Lanka
2026-10-19
The National System Operator (NSO) Company has sought approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to implementContinue Reading
Pragyan Ojha replaces Ajit Agarkar as India’s chief selector
2026-10-19
Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha has been named Chairman of India’s Men’s Selection Committee, replacing Ajit Agarkar, the Board ofContinue Reading
“I was misled” – Maithri apologizes, reveals what went wrong with Gnanasara Thera’s presidential pardon
2026-10-19
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has claimed that officials at the Presidential Secretariat misled him during the process of granting aContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Tusker ‘Agbo’ found safe and healthy in Nachchaduwa Reserve
2026-10-19
Sri Lankan Tusker ‘Agbo’ has been found safe and in good health in the Nachchaduwa Tank Reserve following a jointContinue Reading
Major accident reported in Akurana, Kandy (Video)
2026-10-19
At least four people have been killed and several others injured following a major road accident involving multiple vehicles inContinue Reading
Sajith raises concerns over possible HSBC Global Service Centre exit from Sri Lanka
2026-10-19
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over reports that the HSBC Global Service Centre may relocate its operations fromContinue Reading
Could tattoos and long hair land you in jail? Saliya Pieris raises alarm over new Bill
2026-10-18
Former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President, President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris, has raised serious concerns over the government’s proposedContinue Reading
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escapes assassination attempt in Mumbai
2026-10-18
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped a shooting attack in Mumbai on Sunday (October 18), after unidentified gunmen opened fireContinue Reading
Free Gnanasara Thera or we may have to elect a new President: Balangoda Kassapa Thera
2026-10-18
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who was hospitalized on Saturday (October 17), returned to the protest at Viharamahadevi Park in ColomboContinue Reading
Major setback as Chinese firm abandons US$392 million Sri Lanka investment
2026-10-18
China Merchants Port Holdings has withdrawn from a proposed US$392 million logistics hub project at the Port of Colombo, withContinue Reading
Electricity supply under pressure as Norochcholai remains offline : Update from NSO
2026-10-18
The National System Operator (NSO) has launched an internal investigation into the recent nationwide power failure to determine the exactContinue Reading
Special military team deployed to locate missing tusker Agbo
2026-10-18
A special military team has been deployed to locate Agbo, one of Sri Lanka’s best-known wild tuskers, following discussions betweenContinue Reading
President AKD accuses 2 TV channels of creating artificial unrest, cites past drug-related allegation against one
2026-10-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has accused two television channels of contributing to what he described as artificial unrest against theContinue Reading
No change to Supreme Court decisions: President AKD sends clear message amid Gnanasara Thera pardon demands
2026-10-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has effectively ruled out granting a presidential pardon to Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, stressing thatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Transport Minister meets Sri Lankan-born Norwegian counterpart
2026-10-18
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has met Norway’s Transport Minister Kamzy Gunaratnam, a Sri Lankan-born politician, for discussionsContinue Reading
Police deny assault allegations as Balangoda Kassapa Thero leaves hospital
2026-10-17
Sri Lanka Police have denied allegations that officers assaulted Buddhist monks protesting at Colombo’s Viharamahadevi Park, stating that no complaintContinue Reading
“Kavantissa was like an 80-year-old human”: Wildlife DG defends protection efforts
2026-10-17
Director General of Wildlife Conservation Ranjan Marasinghe has defended the department’s efforts to protect iconic tusker Kavantissa, who died afterContinue Reading
Over 150 mm rain alert for 6 districts
2026-10-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Badulla District, warning of heavyContinue Reading
