Aussie teen pilot on round-the-world mission lands in Colombo
2025-08-18
The Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana (CIAR) has welcomed 15-year-old pilot Byron Waller, who is on an inspiring journey toContinue Reading
ITAK claims hartal successful; Govt dismisses shutdown
2025-08-18
Several shops in Jaffna town remained open today despite a hartal underway in the Northern and Eastern provinces to protestContinue Reading
Wild elephant knocked by van caught on CCTV
2025-08-18
A wild elephant has reportedly been injured in a collision with a van in the Kithulkote area along the Thanamalvila–WellawayaContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18 Aug),Continue Reading
CEB posts Rs. 5.3 Bn profit in June Quarter
2025-08-18
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported a profit of Rs. 5.31 billion for the financial quarter ending June 30,Continue Reading
Train services delayed due to derailment in Colombo
2025-08-18
All railway services have been delayed today due to a train derailment reported this morning. According to the Railway Department,Continue Reading
Vehicle number plate shortage : Update from DMT
2025-08-18
The Cabinet-appointed Procurement Committee formally opened bids last week to enable the clearance of the long-running backlog of vehicle numberContinue Reading
Govt hopes for Provincial Council Elections in 2026
2025-08-18
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, says the government hopes to conduct the Provincial Council Elections in the firstContinue Reading
Postal workers’ strike continues
2025-08-18
The strike launched by the Postal and Telecommunications Officers’ Union in Sri Lanka and the United Postal Trade Union FrontContinue Reading
Czech airline ‘Smartwings’ adds Colombo flights to the Poland route
2025-08-18
European leisure carrier Smartwings will commence weekly flights from Warsaw, Poland, to Colombo, via Muscat, Oman, starting in December, itContinue Reading
‘Another Sound Beating’ : BCCI warned about Gambhir’s ‘Strange’ Tactics
2025-08-18
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has strongly warned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of Gautam Gambhir’sContinue Reading
Hartal Underway in the North and East of Sri Lanka
2025-08-18
A hartal is currently underway across several areas in Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. The protest was organizedContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most areas of Sri Lanka today
2025-08-18
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
Man killed in assault at Divulapitiya restaurant
2025-08-18
A 46-year-old man was killed in an attack at a restaurant in Ihala Madampella, within the Divulapitiya Police Division, earlyContinue Reading
Two killed, 22 injured in Omanthai crash
2025-08-18
A woman and a man were killed, while 22 others were injured in a road accident at Omanthai on theContinue Reading
Can NCM be brought against a Deputy Minister? Ajith Perera replies
2025-08-18
By Ajith P. Perera, Attorney-at-Law, Member of Parliament, Member of the Constitutional Council. Sri Lankan Precedent and Practice The startingContinue Reading
SJB to provide free legal advice to victims of online loan mafia – Sajith
2025-08-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will provide free legal services to victims of theContinue Reading
Death of individual in Mullaitivu: Minister urges public not to be misled
2025-08-17
Cabinet Media Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has urged the people of the North and East not to be misledContinue Reading