Pilot killed as ‘stolen’ helicopter crashes into hotel in Australia
2024-08-12
A helicopter that crashed into a Far North Queensland hotel roof in Australia was stolen before being taken on anContinue Reading
Weather advisory for heavy rains issued to 12 districts
2024-08-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for heavy rains in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provincesContinue Reading
Wages Board agrees on Rs. 1700 pay for estate workers
2024-08-12
The Wages Board has decided to provide the Rs. 1700 daily minimum wage for an estate worker from the teaContinue Reading
Former England Cricketer Graham Thorpe died by suicide – Family
2024-08-12
Graham Thorpe’s wife says the ex-England cricketer died by suicide following a long battle with depression and anxiety. It wasContinue Reading
Sajith to feature in United Centenary Front’s Presidential Townhall
2024-08-12
The United Centenary Front will conduct an open discussion with Presidential Candidate and Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa, under itsContinue Reading
Chamari wins ICC’s Women’s Player of the Month award for July
2024-08-12
Sri Lanka’s talismanic skipper Chamari Athapaththu beat a hot field by overcoming India’s star openers, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma,Continue Reading
Cash deposit placed for former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe
2024-08-12
A cash deposit has been placed on behalf of former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe to contest the upcoming Presidential polls. Continue Reading
Presidential polls : AKD signs nomination papers
2024-08-12
National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has signed his nomination papers to contest the upcoming Presidential Election. TheContinue Reading
Workers’ Remittances : July 2024 figures released
2024-08-12
Sri Lanka has reported workers’ remittances of US Dollars 566.8 million in July 2024 marking a 10.3% increase compared toContinue Reading
Minister Ali Sabry appointed as Justice Minister
2024-08-12
Minister Ali Sabry has taken oaths as the new Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms. Minister Ali SabryContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-08-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Aug 12) comparedContinue Reading
Grama Niladhari Officers on strike
2024-08-12
Grama Niladhari Officers have decided to stage a protest week starting today (Aug 12) until next Monday (Aug 19). TheyContinue Reading
SL-W Ireland tour: Sri Lanka win 1st T20I by 7 wickets
2024-08-12
Led by Harshitha Samarawickrama’s unbeaten 45-ball 86, Sri Lanka kicked off their Ireland tour with a comfortable seven-wicket win againstContinue Reading
Presidential polls : Special security arrangements for nomination process
2024-08-12
The National Election Commission has decided to implement special security for its office and surrounding areas for the acceptance ofContinue Reading
Former Bangladesh PM Hasina claims US role in her ouster
2024-08-12
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently residing in India, has leveled accusations against the United States, alleging their involvementContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Evening thundershowers expected in most places today
2024-08-12
The Met Department says atmospheric conditions are favourable for evening thundershowers in Sri Lanka during the next few days. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Harin hints next PM could be from the Uva Province
2024-08-12
Former Minister Harin Fernando has hinted that the next Prime Minister could be from the Uva Province. He madeContinue Reading
Presidential Election: Former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe to contest
2024-08-11
Former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe says he will contest the 2024 Presidential election