Private funding pledged for Beira Lake clean-up project
2026-07-09
A special technical project using seawater as a short-term solution to clean Colombo’s Beira Lake is set to be launched,Continue Reading
Germany: June heat wave linked to 5,000 excess deaths
2026-07-09
Germany’s main public health institute announced on Thursday that the country had experienced at least 5,120 heat-related deaths so farContinue Reading
President proposes district contingency funds in next Budget
2026-07-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Government plans to allocate a dedicated contingency fund for every district under the nextContinue Reading
Sudden riches under the spotlight as Police seek public tips
2026-07-09
Sri Lanka Police has called on the public to report individuals who have suddenly acquired significant assets orContinue Reading
Special programme launched to protect Kelani River
2026-07-09
The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply has launched a special programme to protect the Kelani River, the mainContinue Reading
Heat advisory issued for eight districts
2026-07-09
The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat advisory for eight districts, warning that the heat index is likely toContinue Reading
New Public Service Commission chairman, members appointed
2026-07-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed S.A. Nimal Saranatissa as the new Chairman of the Public Service Commission. The PresidentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka U19 clinch series 2-1 with thrilling one-wicket win over India
2026-07-09
Sri Lanka Under-19 clinched the three-match Youth ODI series 2-1 after edging India Under-19 by one wicket in a thrillingContinue Reading
Money Laundering Amendment Bill passed with special majority
2026-07-09
The Speaker of Parliament announced today that the Second Reading of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill has beenContinue Reading
UNFPA, Parliament sign landmark MoU on population data
2026-07-09
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Parliament of Sri Lanka have formalised a new partnership to strengthen theContinue Reading
Ravi Seneviratne fined after pleading guilty to one charge in Marine Drive crash case
2026-07-09
Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne has admitted guilt to one of the charges filed against him in connection withContinue Reading
UK Clacton election : Count Binface could be Farage’s sole challenger
2026-07-09
A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seatContinue Reading
Govt resumes 26 stalled healthcare projects, 48 now underway
2026-07-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to elevate Sri Lanka’s healthcare system to internationally recognised standards, stressing that the GovernmentContinue Reading
SLID Corporate Director Summit 2026 to feature Prof. Sir Nishan Canagarajah as keynote speaker
2026-07-09
The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) is set to host two internationally acclaimed experts at the Sri Lanka CorporateContinue Reading
Sajith accuses government of plot to arrest Dayasiri Jayasekera
2026-07-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of orchestrating a campaign to arrest MP Dayasiri Jayasekera, alleging that socialContinue Reading
Mirigama Kidney Stone Centre to open on July 12
2026-07-09
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa will inaugurate the “Mirigama National Kidney Stone Treatment Centre” on July 12, marking a majorContinue Reading
Transport Ministry to expand islandwide drug testing for drivers and conductors
2026-07-09
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced plans to expand the mobile drug testing program for drivers and conductorsContinue Reading
FIFA defends referees, says officials are not influenced by anyone
2026-07-09
FIFA has strongly defended the integrity of its match officials amid growing debate over refereeing decisions at the FIFA WorldContinue Reading