Breaking : Venezuela under attack
2026-01-03
US captures Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and flies him out of the country after striking Caracas, Trump announces ExplosionsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms One China policy during talks with Chinese ambassador
2026-01-02
Sri Lanka on Friday reaffirmed its firm support for the One China policy, reiterating that it recognises the government ofContinue Reading
Rs. 1.7bn lights & more: How SSC is being transformed for T20 World Cup
2026-01-02
Sri Lanka Cricket said it has borne a cost of Rs. 1.7 billion for ongoing development work at the SinhaleseContinue Reading
Sajith slams Govt’s proposed electricity tariff hike
2026-01-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says while millions of people have been displaced by Cyclone Ditwah, the government is preparing toContinue Reading
India agrees to play extra T20Is in Sri Lanka to support Cyclone Ditwah relief
2026-01-02
India has agreed to play additional T20 international matches during their tour of Sri Lanka in August as part ofContinue Reading
Health Minister seeks Rs. 1 Bn in damages over defamatory YouTube content
2026-01-02
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has issued a legal notice demanding Rs. 1 billion in damages from YouTube content creatorContinue Reading
Usman Khawaja hits out at ‘racial stereotypes’ after announcing retirement
2026-01-02
Usman Khawaja has hit out against a culture of “racial stereotypes” in Australian cricket, declaring the sport is “still veryContinue Reading
2026 School Education: Important Statement
2026-01-01
Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry has decided not to extend school hours during the 2026 academic year, citing disruptions caused byContinue Reading
Kohuwela shooting : Police seek public support to arrest suspect
2026-01-01
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to identify a suspect linked to a shooting incident in the Kohuwala areaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Tri-Forces donate one day’s salary, Rs. 372 mn, to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
2026-01-01
Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force personnel have donated one day’s basic salary—totalling Rs. 372.8 million—to the Rebuilding SriContinue Reading
President meets chief monks, details disaster response
2026-01-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has briefed the Mahanayake Theros and Anunayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters on theContinue Reading
On-duty police constable killed by drunk driver at New Year checkpoint
2026-01-01
A police officer on duty for New Year celebrations was killed after being struck by a car driven by anContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain expected in several areas
2026-01-01
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 January 2026 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
President gazettes 25-member Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka
2025-12-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an Extraordinary Gazette establishing a Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka, aimed atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka raises casino entrance levy and betting, gaming taxes from 2026
2025-12-31
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department has announced an increase in casino entrance fees and betting and gaming levies, with theContinue Reading
Adult Website referenced in Grade 6 school module blocked by TRCSL
2025-12-31
Sri Lanka’s telecom regulator has blocked access to a website referenced in a Grade 6 English language module, as controversyContinue Reading
CID to investigate Grade 6 English Module over inappropriate website reference
2025-12-31
Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding an incident where theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera becomes World No. 1 in Under-11 Table Tennis
2025-12-31
Sri Lanka’s table tennis scene has a new global sensation as Taavi Samaraweera, a schoolboy from S. Thomas’ College, Mt.Continue Reading