Departmental inquiry launched into misplaced school textbooks
2026-08-17
A departmental inquiry committee has been appointed to investigate the incident involving a misplaced stock of school textbooks, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Misty Weekend Haputale returns for third edition from August 21-23
2026-08-17
Misty Weekend Haputale 2026 is set to return for its third edition from August 21 to 23, bringing three daysContinue Reading
Navy rescues 2 Children after Jet Ski accident at Gregory Lake
2026-08-17
Two children aged 11 and 13 were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy after a jet ski they wereContinue Reading
Govt moves to strengthen wildlife conservation and tourism management
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Environment has announced a series of measures to promote sustainable wildlife conservation and improve tourism management acrossContinue Reading
India’s envoy holds talks with Bahujana Balaya
2026-08-17
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, accompanied by Dr. Rambabu C., Counsellor (Political) & Head ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 336
2026-08-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading
Children’s safety urged as kite‑flying accidents rise
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Health has issued a strong warning to parents and the public following a surge in accidents linkedContinue Reading
Tilko Blue Ocean signs BOI agreement for Jaffna’s tallest building
2026-08-17
Tilko Blue Ocean Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) toContinue Reading
Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital upgrades facilities under Rs. 134 Million project
2026-08-17
A series of renovated units and upgraded infrastructure facilities at the Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital were officially commissioned for patientContinue Reading
Handunneththi vows to transform Sri Lanka into “Australia‑like Nation”
2026-08-17
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi pledged that Sri Lanka will be transformed into a nation with freedom,Continue Reading
Netball Secretary blames coach, senior players for team discord
2026-08-17
Sri Lanka Netball Secretary Damayanthi Jayatilaka has alleged that internal rifts and poor conduct within the national squad cost theContinue Reading
70% of Cyclone Ditwah relief funds still unspent
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Defence has directed District Secretaries to expedite the release of disaster relief allocations, after it was revealedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s hosting of Women’s Champions Trophy faces ICC uncertainty
2026-08-17
Doubts are mounting over Sri Lanka’s ability to stage the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in February 2027, as theContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-17
Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (17), according toContinue Reading
Vietnam Airlines launches Direct Ho Chi Minh City-Colombo Flights
2026-08-17
Vietnam Airlines has commenced direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, operating three weekly services to Bandaranaike InternationalContinue Reading
12-year-old boy dies after falling from 14-storey apartment in Colombo
2026-08-17
A 12-year-old boy has died after falling from a 14-storey apartment building in Colombo 09, Police said. According to preliminaryContinue Reading
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season
2026-08-17
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from professional football at the endContinue Reading
10 Passengers Rescued After Boat Accident Near Nagadeepa
2026-08-16
10 passengers have been rescued after a boat travelling from Kurikattuwan Jetty in Jaffna to Delft Island met with anContinue Reading