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Nepal’s former PM Prachanda visits JVP, meets Tilvin Silva

On: July 19, 2026

Nepal’s former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” met Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva at the JVPContinue Reading

Free public screening of FIFA World Cup final at Galle Face Green

On: July 18, 2026

Football fans in Sri Lanka will have the opportunity to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final live on theContinue Reading

4,600+ Already Prosecuted as Police Intensify Dengue Crackdown

On: July 18, 2026

The Sri Lanka Police and health authorities have launched a special islandwide programme to strengthen dengue prevention efforts and enforceContinue Reading

Messi speaks on Famous Photo With Baby Yamal: ‘It’s Crazy, That’s Life’ (Video)

On: July 18, 2026

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described it as “crazy” that he is set to face Spain’s Lamine Yamal in theContinue Reading

UAE flights latest: Emirates and Etihad issue update after 7-day US-Iran conflict

On: July 18, 2026

UAE carriers, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia, continue to operate most of their international networks despite ongoingContinue Reading

CBK speaks at French National Day commemoration in Buis-les-Baronnies

On: July 18, 2026

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga attended a French National Day commemoration in Buis-les-Baronnies, southeastern France, as its chief guest onContinue Reading

Leading clothing retailer owner remanded over Customs probe

On: July 18, 2026

House of Fashions owner Preethi Jayawardena has been remanded while receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo after developingContinue Reading

Protecting street animals a shared responsibility, says Prime Minister

On: July 18, 2026

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that protecting the lives and welfare of street animals is a shared responsibility ofContinue Reading

Kushbu’s ‘Maharanis – Tinsel Queens’ to showcase Sri Lanka’s culture and scenic beauty

On: July 18, 2026

Renowned Indian actress and producer Khushbu Sundar, Managing Director of Avni Cinemax (P) Ltd., met with Sri Lanka’s Deputy HighContinue Reading

Mahanama addresses conflict of interest claims on LPL role

On: July 18, 2026

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has addressed conflict of interest concerns raised over his tenure as team mentor ofContinue Reading

Sweet disguise, bitter ending: Young Malaysian nabbed with cocaine in Sri Lanka

On: July 18, 2026

A 23-year-old Malaysian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after Sri Lanka Customs officers intercepted anContinue Reading

India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push

On: July 18, 2026

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

On: July 18, 2026

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

On: July 18, 2026

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

On: July 18, 2026

The Telugu film Peddi, currently screening in cinemas worldwide, features several scenes filmed in Sri Lanka, including the country’s scenicContinue Reading