PUCSL approves one-hour power cuts for 3 days: Schedule released
2026-10-19
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to implement one-hour power cuts across the country forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka promotes mineral resources and investment opportunities in Japan
2026-10-19
Sri Lanka has stepped up efforts to attract Japanese investment into its mineral sector, with a high-level delegation led byContinue Reading
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
Alleged assault on Ven. Kassapa Thera: Police record statement from Ven. Sumangala Thera
2026-10-19
The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has recorded a statement from Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thera in connection with an investigation intoContinue Reading
UNP questions Govt’s foreign policy over alleged Thai Deputy PM protocol lapse
2026-10-19
The United National Party (UNP) has called on the Government to provide an immediate clarification over the alleged failure toContinue Reading
Weather alert: Heavy rains expected across Sri Lanka from Tuesday evening
2026-10-19
Showery conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to intensify from the evening of Tuesday, October 20, due to the developmentContinue Reading
Speaker endorses Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill
2026-10-19
Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill today (19), bringing the legislation intoContinue Reading
SLPA confirms cancellation of USD 280 million Chinese-backed Colombo Port logistics project
2026-10-19
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has confirmed that the proposed USD 280 million logistics project at the Port ofContinue Reading
PM vows strict enforcement of environmental laws following Kawanthissa’s death
2026-10-19
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the Government is deeply saddened by the death of tusker Kawanthissa, who succumbed to severeContinue Reading
October 20: ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 14 districts
2026-10-19
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Caution level’ heat advisory for 14 districts across Sri Lanka, valid for tomorrowContinue 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
Over 120 volunteers join Beira Lake restoration initiative in Colombo
2026-10-19
The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) has launched its first activity under the Clean WaterwaysContinue Reading
G.L. Peiris summoned to Bribery Commission
2026-10-19
Former Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris says he has been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading
Gammanpila challenges anti-terrorism Bill and court order on monks
2026-10-19
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging certain provisions of the Protection of theContinue Reading
Akurana accident: Driver arrested as death toll reaches four
2026-10-19
The driver of the cement lorry involved in the multi-vehicle collision in the Akurana area today (19), which claimed fourContinue Reading
Microfinance loans under scrutiny over excessive interest rates
2026-10-19
Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has called for the speedy implementation of theContinue 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
Akurana tragedy: New CCTV footage reveals terrifying moments before crash
2026-10-19
Sensitive CCTV footage has emerged showing the cement truck involved in the deadly Akurana accident pushing a motorcycle at highContinue Reading