Archchuna says he may leave Parliament within weeks
2026-07-21
Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan said in Parliament that he does not expect to remain in the legislature for muchContinue Reading
Kusal Mendis ruled out of LPL 2026
2026-07-21
Colombo Kaps captain Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) afterContinue Reading
Firefighters reveal more details of fatal Homagama factory blaze
2026-07-21
More details have emerged in the factory fire at the Katuwana Industrial Estate in Homagama that claimed five lives onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka marks 100 years of Public Health Service
2026-07-21
The centenary celebration of Sri Lanka’s Public Health Service was held this morning (21) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International ConferenceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s inflation rises to 6.5% in June
2026-07-21
Sri Lanka’s year-on-year inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), increased to 6.5% in June 2026, upContinue Reading
CAA raids 112 shops and eateries near bus terminals
2026-07-21
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) carried out 112 surprise inspections at shops and restaurants near major bus terminals, transport hubsContinue Reading
Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel ordered to be arrested in rape case
2026-07-21
A court in the Indian state of West Bengal has directed police to arrest Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel inContinue Reading
Nearly 15 years on remand: Court grants bail to PTA suspect
2026-07-21
A suspect who had been held on remand for nearly 15 years under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) hasContinue Reading
WHO: Up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed
2026-07-21
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated global guidelines stating that up to 45% of dementia cases could beContinue Reading
Kuwait’s energy, water infrastructure under repair after heavy Iran attacks
2026-07-21
Kuwaiti authorities are carrying out repairs to power generation and water desalination facilities damaged in a series of Iranian attacks,Continue Reading
CleanSL 2026 mobilizes 1,000 volunteers across Sri Lanka
2026-07-21
More than 1,000 volunteers from over 60 Rotaract Clubs joined hands in one of Sri Lanka’s largest environmental movements thisContinue Reading
SLPP to strengthen ties with India’s BJP
2026-07-21
SLPP Political Bureau member and Jaffna District Organizer G. Cassilingham met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Foreign Affairs Department In-Charge Dr.Continue Reading
COPA electric vehicle import probe referred to Attorney General
2026-07-21
Parliament on Monday approved motions to refer reports submitted by the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) and the Committee onContinue Reading
Journalists’ Association condemns summoning of BBC Sinhala reporters before Privileges Committee
2026-07-21
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association (SLWJA) has strongly condemned the government’s decision to summon two BBC Sinhala Service journalistsContinue Reading
Shanakiyan warns against COPE reports being used as political weapons
2026-07-21
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has cautioned that the Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) must not be used selectivelyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish Chartered Institute of Computing
2026-07-21
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Computing of Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Two high‑capacity tugboats to strengthen SLPA fleet
2026-07-21
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to lease two tugboats for the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) inContinue Reading
Dengue surge: LRH issues urgent notice to parents
2026-07-21
Colombo’s Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) has issued an urgent appeal to parents and guardians to bring five essential medical documentsContinue Reading