PHIs launch nationwide trade union action
2026-08-24
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union today began a nationwide trade union action at 8.00 am, suspending all administrative data submissionsContinue Reading
Suspects arrested in connection with Middeniya woman’s murder
2026-08-24
Police have uncovered fresh links to the fatal shooting of a woman in the Middeniya police division earlier this month,Continue Reading
Iranian parliamentary committee approves fees on ships using Strait of Hormuz
2026-08-24
The Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on Sunday approved a provision in a draft law allowing TehranContinue Reading
Cricket Transformation Committee meets visiting Indian journalists, seeks stronger India ties
2026-08-24
Members of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee held an interaction with visiting Indian journalists in Colombo, discussing cricketing ties betweenContinue Reading
Shantha Bandara seeks Rs. 500M compensation over son’s Rs. 20 Mn robbery case
2026-08-24
Former State Minister Shantha Bandara has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), seeking Rs.Continue Reading
Sangakkara’s restored colonial home in Galle featured on ABC Australia
2026-08-24
Sri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara and wife Yehali’s family home in Galle has been featured on Season Two ofContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-24
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
Could Sri Lanka Hit 40°C in 2027? 1983 Heat Record Under Threat
2026-08-23
Sri Lanka has recently experienced temperatures approaching historical highs, with some areas nearing the 40°C mark, meteorologist Malith Fernando ofContinue Reading
ECB investigates England Cricketer after Handcuff Incident
2026-08-23
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched an investigation into an incident involving England fast bowler Brydon CarseContinue Reading
CCTV Captures Fatal Three-Wheeler–Train Collision in Aluthgama
2026-08-23
CCTV captures the horrifying moment a three-wheeler collided with the Sagarika express train at an unprotected railway crossing in Aluthgama,Continue Reading
Born in 1909: World’s Oldest Living Person Turns 117
2026-08-23
British woman Ethel Caterham, officially recognized as the world’s oldest living person, has celebrated her 117th birthday. Caterham marked theContinue Reading
Heat alert issued for 10 districts
2026-08-23
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places inContinue Reading
CAA seizes nearly 8,500 water bottles with fake SLS mark
2026-08-23
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized nearly 8,500 bottles and containers of drinking water allegedly bearing a fake SriContinue Reading
Govt plans minimum age of 40 for three-wheeler drivers: Deputy Minister
2026-08-23
The government is considering raising the minimum age for engaging in three-wheeler passenger transport services to 40 years, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets another US$4.1 billion in Port City Colombo investments
2026-08-23
Sri Lanka is targeting a further US$4.1 billion in investments to the Port City Colombo over the next five years,Continue Reading
ITAK Calls for Referendum on Proposed 22nd Amendment
2026-08-23
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has called on the government to hold a referendum on the proposed 22nd AmendmentContinue Reading
WATCH : Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record
2026-08-23
A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds in a preliminary heat at the World Humanoid Robot GamesContinue Reading
Two arrested with over 1,044 kg of cannabis in Monaragala
2026-08-23
Two suspects have been arrested with more than 1,044 kilograms of cannabis and over 54,000 cannabis plants during two raidsContinue Reading