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‘Heroes’ & ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her starring roles in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died atContinue Reading

Hotel owner shot in Athurugiriya

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

A hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot by two assailants who arrived on a motorcycle along Srilalankara MawathaContinue Reading

US$1 Bn alleged illegal money transfer: New details emerge as 4 bank officials remanded

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

Further details have emerged in the Criminal Investigation Department’s probe into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer around US$1 billionContinue Reading

Acting OIC, constable arrested over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribe

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

An acting officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Saindamaruthu Police Station and a police constable have been arrested by officials of theContinue Reading

NHDA general manager sent on compulsory leave

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) general manager has been sent on compulsory leave, according to a written notice issuedContinue Reading

3.1-kg bladder stone removed in Sri Lanka, potentially a world record

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

A 3.1-kilogram bladder stone has been surgically removed from a 55-year-old patient at a hospital in Trincomalee, with doctors sayingContinue Reading

Irrigation Department urges public to use water sparingly as reservoir levels fall to 37%

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

The Irrigation Department has urged the public and all water users to use water sparingly as water levels in theContinue Reading

Trump warns of bombing Oman if it ‘gets in the way’

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

Donald Trump has again threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a US deal with IranContinue Reading

Viral low-budget animation becomes surprise China box office hit

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

A low-budget Chinese animated film that went viral for its poor animation and confusing plot has become an unlikely boxContinue Reading

Sending Dollars to Sri Lanka? : IRD clears up Tax Fears

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

  Sri Lankans working overseas do not need to fear additional taxes when sending their legally earned income to SriContinue Reading

22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill enters Parliament Order Book

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

The 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which seeks to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges,Continue Reading

Four bank managers remanded over alleged $1 billion illegal money transfer

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

Four managers of prominent banks have been remanded until Aug. 20 in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegalContinue Reading

Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit: Key Instagram, Facebook Changes Demanded

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

Meta is facing a major child privacy trial in the United States that could force significant changes to some ofContinue Reading

Sri Lanka extends service of Honorary Consul in Tyrol, Austria

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Geneva has formally presented the Extension of Service to Christian Steppan,Continue Reading

Sri Lanka Police highlights one year of IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya’s leadership

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

The Sri Lanka Police has marked the completion of one year in office by Inspector General of Police (IGP) PriyanthaContinue Reading

Vehicle taxes could be relaxed in future, Minister signals

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has signaled that taxes on vehicles could be relaxed in the future, depending on theContinue Reading

Sri Lanka seeks stronger commercial relations with Switzerland

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

Sri Lanka has moved to strengthen its commercial ties with Switzerland, as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United NationsContinue Reading

Special project to ease tourist congestion at Yala National Park

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

A special project featuring a new physical development plan is to be implemented at Yala National Park to minimize difficultiesContinue Reading

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