Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-09-10
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and MataraContinue Reading
USD 80 million sent overseas illegally: Sri Lankan Businessman arrested
2026-09-10
A 34-year-old businessman from Maradana has been arrested for allegedly transferring USD 80 million, approximately Rs. 23 billion, to overseasContinue Reading
Australian students amongst naughtiest
2026-09-10
Australian students have been ranked among the world’s most disruptive in classrooms, with the latest international PISA results highlighting concernsContinue Reading
Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with variable aperture camera
2026-09-09
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, introducing major upgrades to the camera system, performance,Continue Reading
Tech entrepreneur questions ‘fishy’ Rs. 174m tourism consultancy contract
2026-09-09
Sri Lankan technology entrepreneur and computer scientist Sanjiva Weerawarna has raised questions over a Rs. 173.86 million consultancy contract approvedContinue Reading
PM meets Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Parliament
2026-09-09
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Parliament on Wednesday (9) during his official visit toContinue Reading
Wildlife officials provide water to animals amid severe drought
2026-09-09
Wildlife officials and other government authorities are carrying out an ongoing operation to provide water to wild animals affected byContinue Reading
Gunmen target three-wheeler driver in Moratuwa shooting
2026-09-09
Two unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle opened fire at a three-wheeler driver in Rawathawatte, Moratuwa, today evening. The shooting tookContinue Reading
WHO recognises Sri Lanka for decade-long disease elimination achievements
2026-09-09
The World Health Organization (WHO) has presented a special citation to Sri Lanka for maintaining its malaria-free status and sustainingContinue Reading
Company fined Rs. 200,000 for selling expired tea
2026-09-09
A company has been fined Rs. 200,000 by the Colombo No. 5 Magistrate’s Court for selling an expired packet ofContinue Reading
Sajith questions President’s remarks on 22nd Amendment before court ruling
2026-09-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned how President Anura Kumara Dissanayake could publicly state that the proposed 22nd Constitutional AmendmentContinue Reading
RMV expects to clear number plate backlog within six months
2026-09-09
The Department of Motor Traffic (RMV) expects to clear the existing backlog of vehicle number plates within the next sixContinue Reading
Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill passed in Parliament
2026-09-09
Parliament today passed the Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill without amendments, formally abolishing the post of Chief of DefenceContinue Reading
Vipul Misra appointed Acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines
2026-09-09
Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines with effect from Sept. 9, the national carrierContinue Reading
Mastermind of Rs. 80M Thalawathugoda Agency robbery arrested
2026-09-09
Police have arrested the alleged mastermind and driver behind the Rs. 80 million robbery at a tourism and foreign employmentContinue Reading
AI-generated women and political deepfakes pose growing threat in Sri Lanka, new report warns
2026-09-09
A new report on artificial intelligence-generated content on Facebook has warned that synthetic personas and political deepfakes are emerging asContinue Reading
Bribery Commission warns of penalties for late asset declarations
2026-09-09
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that administrative penalties will be imposed on individualsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka officially hands over USD 1 million in humanitarian aid to Nepal
2026-09-09
Sri Lanka has provided USD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating Bhote Koshi River floods thatContinue Reading
