Soldier killed, 11 injured as Army Defender crashes in Mannar
2026-10-24
A Sri Lanka Army soldier was killed and 11 others were injured after a military Defender vehicle crashed into aContinue Reading
80 Sri Lankan government websites face potential cybersecurity risks, researcher warns
2026-10-24
Unpatched, and unsupported: Sri Lanka’s government websites after PHP2Shell By Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa This morning I wrote to the PrimeContinue Reading
Pakistan squad announced for Sri Lanka Test series
2026-10-24
Pakistan Test squad announced for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting 9 November
Sri Lanka explores startup collaboration with IIT Delhi
2026-10-24
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on October 24 to explore opportunities for strengtheningContinue Reading
Built with private donations, free for patients: Rs 350 mn Comfort Care Home opens in Jaffna
2026-10-24
A new palliative care centre built at a cost of over Rs. 350 million with contributions from local and overseasContinue Reading
Diplomats and families gather in Colombo to mark International Day of Diplomats
2026-10-24
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath attended a family gathering hosted by Indonesian Ambassador Dewi Gustina Tobing at the Indonesian Embassy inContinue Reading
From Economic crisis to recovery: Harin shares Sri Lanka’s experience at India forum
2026-10-24
Former Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Harin Fernando delivered a keynote address at the NavaDisha Global Dialogue on Justice and Reintegration,Continue Reading
Reports of President AKD being hospitalised are false: President’s Office
2026-10-24
The President’s Office has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was admitted to aContinue Reading
Over 475 kg of heroin and Ice seized from Matara beach
2026-10-24
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard have seized more than 475 kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (Ice)Continue Reading
Sri Lankan military delegation visits Indian firing range and simulator facilities
2026-10-24
A delegation from the Sri Lanka Army’s Regiment of Artillery visited the School of Artillery in Deolali, India, as partContinue Reading
Green Channel turns red for two foreigners at BIA
2026-10-24
Sri Lanka Customs has confiscated 39,000 foreign cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 5.85 million from two foreign nationals at Bandaranaike InternationalContinue Reading
Government issues urgent cybersecurity update to all state institutions
2026-10-24
The Ministry of Digital Economy has directed all government institutions to take immediate action to address critical security vulnerabilities affectingContinue Reading
Polonnaruwa to get new elephant transit home
2026-10-24
A new elephant transit home is planned on 15 hectares of land in Kalahagala, near Polonnaruwa, to treat orphaned andContinue Reading
Govt gazettes new rules allowing imprisoned religious leaders to wear religious attire
2026-10-24
The government has issued an Extraordinary Gazette introducing new regulations allowing Buddhist monks imprisoned in Sri Lanka to wear theirContinue Reading
50 days behind bars, 500 for the country’s sake: Namal writes
2026-10-24
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has declared that he is prepared to remain imprisoned for even 500Continue Reading
Two arrested with 20 lobsters during Coast Guard raid
2026-10-24
Two individuals have been arrested with 20 lobsters suspected of being illegally caught while being prepared for sale near HaraspolaContinue Reading
Weather: Severe lightning advisory issued for two provinces
2026-10-24
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for the Eastern and Uva provinces and the Polonnaruwa District,Continue Reading
British Airways resumes flights to Sri Lanka after 10 years
2026-10-24
British Airways has resumed flights to Sri Lanka after a 10-year break, with its first aircraft arriving at Bandaranaike InternationalContinue Reading