July 22 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 09 districts
2026-07-22
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Eastern and North Central provinces and theContinue Reading
France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children
2026-07-22
French lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, making it the firstContinue Reading
Four‑year‑old child succumbs amid Dengue spike
2026-07-22
A four‑year‑old girl from Dickwella has died of dengue hemorrhagic fever while receiving treatment at the Pediatric Intensive Care UnitContinue Reading
‘Kick Argentina out of the World Cup’ petition nearly breaks Guinness World Record
2026-07-22
FIFA has confirmed that Argentina will face an investigation into the “disgusting” scenes at the end of the World CupContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-07-22
A few showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and MataraContinue Reading
CBSL keeps overnight policy rate unchanged at 8.75%
2026-07-22
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75 per cent,Continue Reading
Rahul Gandhi detained as India’s ‘Cockroach’ protests gather pace
2026-07-22
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was detained by police on Tuesday during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence,Continue Reading
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, dies
2026-07-21
Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actress best known for playing Jia in the Godzilla vs. Kong film series, has died inContinue Reading
IRGC claims missile strike on Amazon data infrastructure in Bahrain
2026-07-21
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting Amazon’s data infrastructure in Bahrain, markingContinue Reading
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