Skeletal remains of two children among latest finds at Chemmani mass grave
2026-07-16
Excavations at the Chemmani Siththupaththi mass grave in Jaffna resumed on Tuesday (15) after a three-week suspension, with the remainsContinue Reading
Seven key directives from President’s pre‑budget review
2026-07-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to promptly resolve outstanding issues relating to the proposed contributory pension scheme forContinue Reading
Applications called for national schools teacher transfers – 2026
2026-07-16
The Ministry of Education has announced that annual and compulsory teacher transfer applications for national schools for the year 2026Continue Reading
CAA finds expired medical supplies in raids on private hospitals and laboratories
2026-07-16
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has uncovered expired and unfit medical laboratory materials during a series of specialContinue Reading
Lithuania Consulate warns of job fraud targeting Sri Lankans
2026-07-16
The Consulate Office of the Republic of Lithuania in Sri Lanka has warned the public to beware of fraudsters demandingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, China exchange certificates for 2027 school uniform cloth donation
2026-07-16
Sri Lanka and China on Wednesday (15) formally exchanged certificates confirming the donation of school uniform cloth for the yearContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Cardinal Malcolm seeks dismissal of Suresh Sallay’s petition
2026-07-16
Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has filed an intervening petition before the Court of Appeal, requesting permissionContinue Reading
More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says
2026-07-16
The United Nations has said more than 500 people are feared dead after reports of two large shipwrecks off MyanmarContinue Reading
Ranil says he was fourth choice to lead Sri Lanka in 2022
2026-07-16
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that he was not the first choice to assume leadership during Sri Lanka’s politicalContinue Reading
Mattala Airport’s annual losses top Rs. 4 Billion
2026-07-16
The Mattala International Airport was incurring daily losses of Rs. 6–7 million, amounting to nearly Rs. 4 billion annually, PresidentContinue Reading
MP Archchuna and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar clash (Video)
2026-07-16
A conflict broke out between Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan and Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar during the Kilinochchi districtContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission flags rights violations at Welikada and Negombo Prisons
2026-07-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has raised serious concerns over violations of its statutory authority and theContinue Reading
Decision on A/L Exam petition fixed for July 23
2026-07-16
The Court of Appeal has ordered that its decision on whether to grant permission to hear a petition seeking theContinue Reading
Supreme Court to hear petition on 2024 fatal KDU bus accident
2026-07-16
The Supreme Court has fixed September 11 to confirm facts in a fundamental rights petition filed by the father ofContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 341
2026-07-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16), compared to Wednesday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Namal calls for “Indian Ocean Century” at GEC East Summit
2026-07-16
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged regional leaders to embrace the “Indian Ocean Century,” positioning SriContinue Reading
Four major Kandy development projects to be completed within two years
2026-07-16
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced urgent plans to complete construction on four major development projectsContinue Reading
Deputy Minister invites tourists to experience Uva Paranagama’s Pekoe Trail
2026-07-16
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe has invited the public and international visitors to experience the scenic beauty of UvaContinue Reading