Dogs linked to 30% of road accidents in Sri Lanka
2026-09-15
Founder of the Veterinary Association for Animal Catch Management through psychological methods, Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara, has warned that dogs areContinue Reading
Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
2026-09-15
Turkish police have detained dozens of people after conducting nationwide raids targeting LGBTQ organisations. Police swooped on gay bars, officesContinue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga’s javelins damaged during flight back to Sri Lanka
2026-09-15
Four javelins belonging to Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga have reportedly been damaged during his return journey to SriContinue Reading
Heavy rain alert issued for several provinces; falls above 100mm expected
2026-09-15
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for heavy rain across several parts of Sri Lanka, warning thatContinue Reading
India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wreck hydropower projects
2026-09-15
India has approved the export of up to 654 megawatts of electricity to Nepal after devastating floods severely damaged theContinue Reading
Tamil groups in North stage protests highlighting longstanding demands
2026-09-14
Tamil political groups and activists staged protests over the weekend, accusing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government of failing to fulfilContinue Reading
England confirm XI for first T20I against Sri Lanka; Donald to debut
2026-09-14
England have confirmed their playing XI for the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Southampton, with 29-year-old Aneurin Donald setContinue Reading
CA appoints three-judge bench over contempt complaint against Wimal, Gammanpila and Dilith
2026-09-14
The Court of Appeal has appointed a three-judge bench to consider a complaint against former ministers Wimal Weerawansa and UdayaContinue Reading
Rs. 7.1 billion health projects to be launched in four districts
2026-09-14
Foundation stones will be laid on Sept. 16 for several new health facilities being constructed in the Northern, North CentralContinue Reading
Sajith calls for collective action to face El Niño, La Niña impacts
2026-09-14
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the government, opposition and public to work together to address the impact ofContinue Reading
Wildlife officers seize leopard-tooth pendant, ivory items offered for sale online
2026-09-14
Sri Lankan wildlife officers have arrested a suspect after seizing a pendant containing a leopard tooth and several items allegedlyContinue Reading
Rs. 2 million housing assistance to help people leaving institutional care
2026-09-14
People leaving institutional care will receive housing assistance of up to Rs. 2 million under a government programme aimed atContinue Reading
Railway unions confirm strike for Sept. 17 and 18
2026-09-14
Joint railway trade unions have confirmed that their planned two-day token strike on Sept. 17 and 18 will go aheadContinue Reading
Thailand opens 10,000 job opportunities for Sri Lankan workers
2026-09-14
Sri Lanka and Thailand have signed two agreements in Bangkok to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the labour sector and facilitateContinue Reading
Cricket legend Aravinda de Silva’s mother passes away
2026-09-14
Rani de Silva, mother of Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva, has passed away. A much-loved and influential figureContinue Reading
Plans underway to reduce O/L subjects to 7 under education reforms
2026-09-14
The Sub‑Committee on Education Reforms has revealed plans to reduce the number of subjects for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinationContinue Reading
Prison officer arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into Welikada Prison
2026-09-14
A prison officer has been arrested for allegedly attempting to take drugs into Welikada Prison concealed inside his shoes, policeContinue Reading
CAA cracks down on electrical goods over warranties, labels and safety standards
2026-09-14
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted 204 raids under a special islandwide programme targeting electrical and electronic goods, withContinue Reading