‘Heroes’ & ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
2026-08-17
American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her starring roles in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died atContinue Reading
Hotel owner shot in Athurugiriya
2026-08-17
A hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot by two assailants who arrived on a motorcycle along Srilalankara MawathaContinue Reading
US$1 Bn alleged illegal money transfer: New details emerge as 4 bank officials remanded
2026-08-17
Further details have emerged in the Criminal Investigation Department’s probe into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer around US$1 billionContinue Reading
Acting OIC, constable arrested over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribe
2026-08-17
An acting officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Saindamaruthu Police Station and a police constable have been arrested by officials of theContinue Reading
NHDA general manager sent on compulsory leave
2026-08-17
The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) general manager has been sent on compulsory leave, according to a written notice issuedContinue Reading
3.1-kg bladder stone removed in Sri Lanka, potentially a world record
2026-08-17
A 3.1-kilogram bladder stone has been surgically removed from a 55-year-old patient at a hospital in Trincomalee, with doctors sayingContinue Reading
Irrigation Department urges public to use water sparingly as reservoir levels fall to 37%
2026-08-17
The Irrigation Department has urged the public and all water users to use water sparingly as water levels in theContinue Reading
Trump warns of bombing Oman if it ‘gets in the way’
2026-08-17
Donald Trump has again threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a US deal with IranContinue Reading
Viral low-budget animation becomes surprise China box office hit
2026-08-17
A low-budget Chinese animated film that went viral for its poor animation and confusing plot has become an unlikely boxContinue Reading
Sending Dollars to Sri Lanka? : IRD clears up Tax Fears
2026-08-17
Sri Lankans working overseas do not need to fear additional taxes when sending their legally earned income to SriContinue Reading
22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill enters Parliament Order Book
2026-08-17
The 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which seeks to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges,Continue Reading
Four bank managers remanded over alleged $1 billion illegal money transfer
2026-08-17
Four managers of prominent banks have been remanded until Aug. 20 in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegalContinue Reading
Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit: Key Instagram, Facebook Changes Demanded
2026-08-17
Meta is facing a major child privacy trial in the United States that could force significant changes to some ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka extends service of Honorary Consul in Tyrol, Austria
2026-08-17
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Geneva has formally presented the Extension of Service to Christian Steppan,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Police highlights one year of IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya’s leadership
2026-08-17
The Sri Lanka Police has marked the completion of one year in office by Inspector General of Police (IGP) PriyanthaContinue Reading
Vehicle taxes could be relaxed in future, Minister signals
2026-08-17
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has signaled that taxes on vehicles could be relaxed in the future, depending on theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks stronger commercial relations with Switzerland
2026-08-17
Sri Lanka has moved to strengthen its commercial ties with Switzerland, as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United NationsContinue Reading
Special project to ease tourist congestion at Yala National Park
2026-08-17
A special project featuring a new physical development plan is to be implemented at Yala National Park to minimize difficultiesContinue Reading