Sri Lanka replies to UN concerns over judges’ retirement age extension
2026-08-29
The Sri Lankan government has rejected concerns raised by a United Nations Special Rapporteur over the proposed extension of judges’Continue Reading
Bodies of Nepal flood victims found across border in India
2026-08-29
Seven bodies believed to be victims of Nepal’s devastating flash floods have been recovered from rivers across the border inContinue Reading
Australian woman gives birth to biologically unrelated twin
2026-08-29
An Australian woman has given birth to twins with entirely different biological parents after she conceived her own child naturallyContinue Reading
Thieves steal $4 million diamond necklace from museum in broad daylight
2026-08-29
An international manhunt is underway after two men stole a diamond necklace worth more than $4 million from Vienna’s MuseumContinue Reading
South Africa great strongly opposes transgender cricketer’s move into women’s cricket
2026-08-29
South African cricket star Marizanne Kapp has strongly criticised Cricket Australia’s decision to provide transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar with aContinue Reading
Police urge public to report Facebook groups sharing obscene images of women and children
2026-08-28
Police have introduced an email address for the public to report Facebook groups sharing obscene images of women and children,Continue Reading
China resumes Nepal border rescue operations as glacier lake risk eases
2026-08-28
Chinese authorities have resumed rescue operations near the China-Nepal border after assessing that the risk posed by an overflowing lakeContinue Reading
Honda Safety Recall Reminder for several Vehicle Models in Sri Lanka
2026-08-28
Honda automobile owners in Sri Lanka have been urged to check whether their vehicles are affected by an ongoing SRSContinue Reading
Yala tourist bungalows, campsites to close during park shutdown
2026-08-28
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says tourist bungalows and campsites in Zones I and II of Yala National Park thatContinue Reading
80–100 people die daily in Sri Lanka due to alcohol and drug use: Expert
2026-08-28
Between 80 and 100 people die each day in Sri Lanka due to alcohol and drug use, according to Dr.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan rupee depreciates 5.7% against US dollar so far in 2026
2026-08-28
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 5.7% against the US dollar so far in 2026, according to the latestContinue Reading
Negombo Prison deaths: Notices issued to 20 including chief jailer
2026-08-28
The Negombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered notices to be issued to 20 people, including the chief jailer and prisonContinue Reading
“Future Generations Should Know About Figures Like Vasudeva” – PM Harini
2026-08-28
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya attended the launch of a book on veteran politician and former MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara. Speaking atContinue Reading
‘First responder’ India leads global relief race after deadly flash floods in Nepal
2026-08-28
While several countries, including the US and China, have pledged support, India stands out for the speed of its aidContinue Reading
Parliament to convene from September 8 to 11
2026-08-28
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from September 8 to 11, according to a decision of the Committee onContinue Reading
Pat Cummins joins global cricketers in support of Imran Khan
2026-08-28
Australian cricketer Pat Cummins has added his voice to growing calls for humane treatment of former Pakistan Prime Minister andContinue Reading
Railway Masters allege Kandy City Plan stalls Peradeniya bridge renovation
2026-08-28
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) alleges that the Peradeniya Bridge will not be rebuilt until the KandyContinue Reading
President pledges rights and dignity for Malayagam Community
2026-08-28
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today handed over the “Navodayapuram” Housing Project to 50 families from Poonagala, Kabaragala who lost theirContinue Reading