Fire breaks out at Kalutara District Secretariat (Video)
2026-07-13
A fire broke out at the Kalutara District Secretariat office today (13). It is reported that preliminary reports indicate thatContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 340
2026-07-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13), comparedContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka rise to 68,672 in 2026
2026-07-13
Sri Lanka has recorded 68,672 dengue cases so far this year, according to data released by the National Dengue ControlContinue Reading
Gianni Infantino says FIFA will examine possibility of 64-team World Cup
2026-07-13
Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, sayingContinue Reading
Compensation for Negombo Prison officers could exceed Rs. 2 Mn – Prison Commissioner
2026-07-13
Prison Commissioner and Media Spokesman A. C. Gajanayake says the compensation amount to be given to the families of prisonContinue Reading
Dengue crackdown : Nugegoda Court imposes record Rs. 2.1 Mn fine in single day
2026-07-13
The Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court has imposed the highest fine in a single day, amounting to Rs. 2.1 million, on 84Continue Reading
Wildlife Dept officers launch trade union action over civil security absorption
2026-07-13
All trade union members of the Department of Wildlife Conservation today (13) reported sick leave and commenced trade union actionContinue Reading
Fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring 63
2026-07-13
An explosive fire at a bar in Thailand’s capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more, officials said onContinue Reading
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US bombings
2026-07-13
Iran’s Nour News Agency reports that the Iranian Army and the IRGC have launched “large-scale missile and drone attacks” onContinue Reading
President AKD extends condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir
2026-07-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s oldest living woman passes away at 114
2026-07-13
Punchage Kalumenike, from Sangili Kanadarawa in the Anuradhapura District, widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s oldest living women, hasContinue Reading
Dry weather to prevail across most areas, says Met Department
2026-07-13
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in Colombo
2026-07-13
A 37-year-old Chinese national has been arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in the Galle Face area, police said. The suspectContinue Reading
Oil prices surge as US and Iran exchange fresh attacks
2026-07-13
Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes, raising concerns overContinue Reading
Dengue Alert: Important notice for all students from Education Ministry
2026-07-12
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has permitted schools to allow students to wear clothing that providesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hikes company and society registration fees
2026-07-12
The Sri Lankan government has increased a range of fees related to the registration of companies and societies under aContinue Reading
Dengue cases surpass 68,000 this year
2026-07-12
Sri Lanka has recorded 68,071 dengue cases so far this year, with 47 deaths, according to the National Dengue ControlContinue Reading
Heat advisory issued for six districts
2026-07-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber Warm Weather Advisory for Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee, and Monaragala districts,Continue Reading