Miracle rescue as two men pulled from Nepal tunnel after 09 days underground
2026-09-04
At least two people have been rescued alive after being buried in a hydropower tunnel for nine days after deadlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka showcases landmark Anti‑Corruption Reforms at UN Forum in Vienna
2026-09-04
Sri Lanka’s sweeping anti‑corruption reforms were spotlighted on the opening day of the First Resumed Session of the 17th ImplementationContinue Reading
Bribery Commission reveals reasons for arrest of Johnston Fernando
2026-09-04
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today arrested former Cooperative and Internal Trade Minister Johnston Fernando andContinue Reading
US Federal Maritime Commission Chairman to visit Sri Lanka
2026-09-04
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and Commissioner Robert J. Harvey will travel to Sri Lanka from SeptemberContinue Reading
Public Finance Committee reviews 2027 Budget estimates of National Audit Office
2026-09-04
The Committee on Public Finance turned its attention to the 2027 budget estimates of the National Audit Office, holding detailedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Artist presents Commonwealth Cyanotype to King Charles III
2026-09-04
Sri Lankan textile‑led fashion designer Ruwanthi Gajadeera presented an original cyanotype artwork to His Majesty King Charles III at aContinue Reading
Kotaleeya Bridge construction in Polonnaruwa nears completion
2026-09-04
Construction of the Kotaleeya Bridge in Polonnaruwa is rapidly progressing, with authorities planning to complete the project by April nextContinue Reading
Compensation payments begin today in Polonnaruwa for drought‑hit farmers
2026-09-04
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board announced that compensation payments for crop damages caused by the prevailing dry weather beganContinue Reading
Meet Sri Lanka’s Tony Greig: The 19‑year‑old with Bradman, Waugh and Lara in his family tree
2026-09-04
Tony Greig has some of the most interesting names in his family. His brothers are Steve Waugh, Don Bradman, andContinue Reading
UNP to mark 80th Anniversary with ceremony at Sirikotha
2026-09-04
The United National Party (UNP) will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Sunday, September 6, with a commemorative event at theContinue Reading
Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando Ruled Out of England T20Is
2026-09-04
Sri Lanka have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their T20I series against England, with Kusal Mendis and BinuraContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate unchanged at Rs. 332
2026-09-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04), comparedContinue Reading
Applications open for SAWM‑SL Digital Equity AI Training Workshops
2026-09-04
Applications have opened for Digital Equity SL: AI Training Workshops organised by South Asian Women in Media – Sri LankaContinue Reading
Johnston Fernando arrested
2026-09-04
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connectionContinue Reading
Alcohol-linked cancer deaths have doubled, study reveals
2026-09-04
Deaths from multiple cancers linked to alcohol have surged in the past several decades, new research shows. Experts believe whenContinue Reading
Rs. 34 million housing project launched for Palindanuwara disaster victims
2026-09-04
Construction work has commenced on 17 new houses at Mohomadiwatta, Palindanuwara, under a special housing project aimed at providing permanentContinue Reading
NSO warns against kite flying near high‑voltage power lines
2026-09-04
The National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd. (NSO) has urged the public to refrain from flying kites near 220 kV andContinue Reading
Two injured in Colpetty shooting; suspect arrested
2026-09-04
Two people were injured and hospitalized following a shooting today (04) at a housing complex on Sixth Lane in Colpetty.Continue Reading