SC verdict: What made the ‘GoHomeGota’ activist’s arrest unconstitutional?
2026-07-24
The Supreme Court has ruled that the 2022 arrest of social activist Muthuheen Gedara Thisara Nuwantha Anuruddha Bandara over hisContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Wattala
2026-07-23
A person who was shot at a hotel near the Kadirana Bridge in Wattala on Thursday night has died fromContinue Reading
SLC, IPG take over Jaffna Kings after Franchise Termination
2026-07-23
The franchise agreement for the Jaffna Kings has been terminated after the franchise owner failed to meet its financial obligations,Continue Reading
Yupun disappointed by Sports Minister’s ‘misleading’ US$300,000 claim
2026-07-23
Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has rejected claims that he demanded US$300,000 from the Government as a condition to continueContinue Reading
EU fines Google US$ 1 billion for ‘harming’ online rivals
2026-07-23
The European Union has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching rules designed to promote competition in digital services,Continue Reading
Nearly 4kg of gold seized, 10 arrested in hotel raid
2026-07-23
Police have arrested 8 men and 2 women after recovering 03 kg 790 g of gold and Rs. 16,900,000 inContinue Reading
President Targets 2028 Olympics, Calls for Stronger Sports Culture
2026-07-23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that a change in attitudes is essential to make sport an integral part of people’sContinue Reading
Full list of 23 private hospitals, laboratories fined over expired medicines, chemicals
2026-07-23
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says legal action has been taken against 23 private hospitals and medical laboratories across SriContinue Reading
Second school term ends; third term begins Monday
2026-07-23
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the end of the second school term and the commencement ofContinue Reading
Oil Prices Top USD 100 as Middle East Tensions Intensify
2026-07-23
Brent crude oil briefly surged above USD 100 per barrel on Thursday, marking the first time the global benchmark hasContinue Reading
Lanka Sathosa to reduce prices of 11 essential food items
2026-07-23
Lanka Sathosa will reduce the prices of 11 essential food items with effect from Friday (24), the Ministry of Trade,Continue Reading
Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopens, 9 months after heist
2026-07-23
Paris’ Louvre Museum reopened its Apollo Gallery to the public on Wednesday, marking the first time visitors were allowed inContinue Reading
Rs. 2.5 million boost for Rumesh as national javelin hunt begins
2026-07-23
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will launch the first phase of the “Javelin Fiesta” National Talent Identification ProgrammeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches digital death certificate system
2026-07-23
The Government has officially launched a new digital death certificate system under the Registrar General’s Department’s e-Population Register programme, replacingContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported near Kuppiyawatta Cemetery
2026-07-23
An individual was injured in a shooting near the Kuppiyawatta Cemetery in Dematagoda after two gunmen arrived on a motorcycleContinue Reading
Health officials warn of rising rat fever threat
2026-07-23
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Union has warned of an increased risk of leptospirosis (rat fever), urging the publicContinue Reading
Port City clash: Chinese Embassy calls for thorough probe
2026-07-23
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka says it is closely following the incident involving the death of a Chinese nationalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka announces 98 approved Hajj travel operators for 2027 pilgrimage
2026-07-23
The Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs has announced the list of approved Hajj Travel Operators selected to organizeContinue Reading