India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
2026-07-18
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday (Jul 17), joining a small group of nations testing the technology asContinue Reading
Former Sri Lankan cricket stars pay tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers
2026-07-18
Former Sri Lankan cricket greats have paid heartfelt tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies all‑rounder whose passingContinue Reading
Army accused of deleting journalist’s accident footage, issuing threats after crash
2026-07-18
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association (SLWJA) has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to immediately intervene following what itContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Kandy, Mawanella and Dambulla featured in ‘Peddi’ Movie
2026-07-18
The Telugu film Peddi, currently screening in cinemas worldwide, features several scenes filmed in Sri Lanka, including the country’s scenicContinue Reading
Moratuwa Institute of Wood Technology revived after 14 years
2026-07-18
The Moratuwa Institute of Wood Technology has been revived after 14 years of inactivity, with its first batch of traineesContinue Reading
Kuwait, Bahrain & Jordan under attack from Iran after latest US strikes
2026-07-18
Iran says it has launched attacks targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in response to a newContinue Reading
LPL players to wear black armbands to honour Sir Garfield Sobers
2026-07-18
Players and officials at the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will observe a minute’s silence before today’s matches at theContinue Reading
Supermarket in Beruwala fined Rs.1 million for overpricing rice
2026-07-18
A supermarket in Beruwala has been fined Rs. 1 million by the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court for selling locally produced KeeriContinue Reading
First Skills Development and Day Care Centre for children with disabilities opens in Trincomalee
2026-07-18
Sri Lanka’s first “Skills Development and Day Care Centre” for children with disabilities was inaugurated yesterday (17) in the KinniyaContinue Reading
Foreign woman arrested with Rs. 10 Mn worth of cocaine at BIA
2026-07-18
Customs Narcotics Control Unit officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport arrested a 54‑year‑old Angolan woman in possession of 237 gramsContinue Reading
Samagi Lawyers’ Association to hold public event against threats to judicial independence
2026-07-18
The Samagi Lawyers’ Association, affiliated with the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), will host a public discussion tomorrow (19) highlightingContinue Reading
Heat advisory issued for 08 districts today
2026-07-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Eastern province and the Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu,Continue Reading
Five sentenced to death in 2001 murder case
2026-07-18
The Gampaha High Court yesterday (17) sentenced five individuals to death over the brutal killing of an unmarried man andContinue Reading
Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-07-18
A few showers may occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and MataraContinue Reading
Harak Kata bribery probe: Court hears new claims involving monk
2026-07-18
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on Friday told the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that investigatorsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unveils team for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth
2026-07-17
Team Sri Lanka was officially presented ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the national contingent set to representContinue Reading
Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
2026-07-17
Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, has died at the age of 89,Continue Reading
Customs warns of increasing trend in drug smuggling through postal packages
2026-07-17
Sri Lanka Customs has warned of a growing trend of narcotics being smuggled into the country through international postal packages,Continue Reading