England considering single-Test Sri Lanka tour in future FTPs
2026-05-09
England could reduce future Test tours to Sri Lanka to a single match under proposed changes to the international cricketContinue Reading
Namal claims Kapila Chandrasena was intimidated by investigators
2026-05-09
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa alleged that former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena had been subjected to pressure and intimidation byContinue Reading
US$ 767.9 mn : Remittances rise year-on-year despite monthly dip in April
2026-05-09
Sri Lanka received US dollars 767.9 million in workers’ remittances in April 2026, according to the latest data released byContinue Reading
Rs. 500,000 fine for restaurant over Rs. 100 water bottle
2026-05-09
A popular restaurant in Batticaloa has been fined Rs. 500,000 by the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court for selling a 500ml bottledContinue Reading
“He couldn’t even find guarantors for bail”: Dilith speaks of lesson behind Kapila’s death
2026-05-09
Opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera says the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who was facing legalContinue Reading
Vietjet to launch direct Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City flights
2026-05-08
Vietjet Air has announced its first direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, with a new Colombo–Ho Chi Minh CityContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Vietnam issue joint statement on Comprehensive Partnership
2026-05-08
Sri Lanka and Vietnam have agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Partnership” during the state visit of VietnameseContinue Reading
Senior monk faces arrest order over alleged sexual abuse of minor – Police
2026-05-08
Police have taken steps to arrest the Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi, Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, over allegations linked to the sexual abuseContinue Reading
Ex-SLPP local council chairman remanded in alleged Rs. 40 mn fraud case
2026-05-08
Former SLPP Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Daya Pushpa Kumara Battage has been remanded until May 19 over allegations of causingContinue Reading
UAE says air defences intercepted Iranian missiles and drones
2026-05-08
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted two ballistic missiles and three unmannedContinue Reading
Ravi Seneviratne pleads guilty to one charge in Marine Drive crash case
2026-05-08
Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne pleaded guilty to one of three charges filed over a 2023 traffic accident onContinue Reading
LPL Season 6 sets 250K follower requirement for Icon players
2026-05-08
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) Season 6 has introduced detailed qualification criteria for player categories, placing major emphasis not onlyContinue Reading
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over alleged Rs. 3 mn bribe demand
2026-05-08
The Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council has been arrested by Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission over allegations of solicitingContinue Reading
Three hikers missing after Mount Dukono eruption
2026-05-08
Indonesian authorities are still trying to locate three missing hikers after rescuing 17 people trapped by the volcanic eruption ofContinue Reading
Govt moves to tackle increase in drowning deaths across Sri Lanka
2026-05-08
A high-level consultative meeting was held at the Parliament Complex yesterday (07) to begin formulating a national mechanism for drowningContinue Reading
TISL warns Kapila Chandrasena’s death is setback to Airbus corruption case
2026-05-08
Transparency International Sri Lanka has expressed “grave concern” over the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, warning thatContinue Reading
Human remains linked to 260 bodies recovered from Chemmani mass grave
2026-05-08
Excavations at the Chemmani-Siththupaththi mass grave site have uncovered skeletal remains linked to 260 human bodies so far, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first female envoy to Ethiopia assumes duties
2026-05-08
Ambassador-designate Nirmala Indumathie Dias Paranavitana officially assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa. According to theContinue Reading