Nine more single-use plastic items banned from today
2023-10-01
Today, Sri Lanka’s ban on the manufacturing and sale of certain single-use plastic products has come into effect. Accordingly, single-useContinue Reading
Sri Lanka shuttle legend Niluka Karunaratne retires to focus on next generation
2023-10-01
Sri Lanka’s most accomplished shuttle star Niluka Karunaratne officially announced his retirement from international competitive badminton representing Sri Lanka todayContinue Reading
Special notice from US Embassy to 2025 Diversity Visa applicants
2023-09-30
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a important advisory for those considering participation for the Diversity Visa (DV)Continue Reading
Opposition candidate Muizzu projected to win Maldives presidency
2023-09-30
Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu is projected to win the Maldives presidential run-off vote on Saturday, beating incumbent Ibrahim Solih, localContinue Reading
Nipah virus outbreak : Update from SL Epidemiology Unit
2023-09-30
Sri Lanka faces a low risk with regard to the Nipah virus outbreak reported in neighbouring India, Sri Lanka’s HealthContinue Reading
SL online safety bill : Request from US Ambassador
2023-09-30
US Ambassador Julie Chung has called on Sri Lankan authorities to ensure the rights of the people are safeguarded inContinue Reading
Shooting of perahera elephant: Wildlife officer arrested
2023-09-30
A female elephant that had participated in the annual Esala Perahera of the Mahiyanganaya Rajamaha Viharaya has been injuredContinue Reading
Kusal Perera injury scare : What we know so far
2023-09-30
The shoulder discomfort sustained by Sri Lanka’s opening batsman Kusal Janith Perera during yesterday’s World Cup warm up match isContinue Reading
Flood & Landslide warnings issued to several areas
2023-09-30
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has warned of a minor flood situation prevailing in the lowline areas of Attanagalu OyaContinue Reading
Law Associations raise concerns over resignation of Mullaitivu Judge
2023-09-30
The Lawyers’ Collective has raised concerns over the sudden resignation of Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah. Issuing a statement, theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka cricket world cup sponsor revealed
2023-09-30
‘Amul’, India’s leading manufacturer of milk and milk products, has been announced as the official team sponsor of the SriContinue Reading
Toddler dies after falling into water tank
2023-09-30
A toddler aged 1 year and 3 months has died after falling into a water tank at a house inContinue Reading
MP Shanakiyan raises concerns over Batticaloa dairy farmers protest
2023-09-30
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has highlighted the protest carried out by dairy farmers of Mayilathamadu, raising concerns over theContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Heavy rains expected in most areas today
2023-09-30
The Department of Meteorology predicts that the prevailing showery condition in the south-western part of Sri Lanka is expected toContinue Reading
Warm-up games summary: New Zealand chase 345 easily
2023-09-30
Kane Williamson scored an unbeaten 54 in his first innings since March as New Zealand successfully chased down 345Continue Reading
World cup warm-up: Bangladesh thrash Sri Lanka
2023-09-29
In a warm-up match leading up to the ICC World Cup 2023, Bangladesh emerged victorious against Sri Lanka in aContinue Reading
ICC reveals Elite Commentary Panel for World Cup
2023-09-29
ICC TV is set to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience for cricket fans around the globe during the upcoming ICCContinue Reading
Jaswar Umar elected President of Football Sri Lanka
2023-09-29
Former President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), Jaswar Umar has been re-elected as the President of FootballContinue Reading