Mahavithana’s unbeaten 155 powers Sri Lanka U-19 to series-levelling victory
2026-07-06
Sri Lanka Under-19 bounced back in style to level the Youth ODI series 1-1 with a commanding 8-wicket win overContinue Reading
Negombo Prison death toll rises to 26; probe committee appointed
2026-07-06
The death toll from the violent clashes at Negombo Prison has risen to 26, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara announced onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to cluster munition-free world at UN forum
2026-07-06
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake, underscored the country’s dedication to achieving aContinue Reading
England jokes Trump could help overturn player’s World Cup red-card ban
2026-07-06
England manager Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban, saying the move has created uncertaintyContinue Reading
US Embassy launches Coach Jim Dimick Memorial Baseball Classic in Colombo
2026-07-06
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka on July 3 launched the Coach Jim Dimick Memorial Baseball Classic, celebrating the enduringContinue Reading
Justice Minister reveals what sparked Negombo Prison violence
2026-07-06
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says preliminary information indicates that the deadly violence at Negombo Prison began as a clash betweenContinue Reading
Consumer Affairs Authority rescinds ban on use of rice for animal feed
2026-07-06
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has officially rescinded the order that prohibited the use of rice and paddy for animalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans dengue vaccine rollout, eyes Wolbachia mosquito control
2026-07-06
Sri Lanka is considering introducing a dengue vaccine and adopting the Wolbachia mosquito control method as part of efforts toContinue Reading
Sri Lankan caregiver jailed in New Zealand for raping elderly woman
2026-07-06
A Sri Lankan caregiver has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison in New Zealand after beingContinue Reading
‘I must accept responsibility’ – Justice Minister on Negombo Prison clash
2026-07-06
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says he is deeply shocked and saddened by the deadly clash at the Negombo Prison, addingContinue Reading
Metro bus wins praise for disability-friendly features by wheelchair user
2026-07-06
A Sri Lankan passenger with a disability has shared his experience traveling on a metro bus, praising its facilities forContinue Reading
Top immigration official arrested
2026-07-06
A Deputy Controller (Administration) of the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested by the Colombo Fraud Investigation BureauContinue Reading
New Director General of the Met Department assumes duties
2026-07-06
The Department of Meteorology has appointed A.L.K. Wijemannage as the new Director General of the department. According to the MetContinue Reading
GMOA warns dengue outbreak spiraling as daily cases near 1,500
2026-07-06
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that Sri Lanka is facing an uncontrolled dengue outbreak, with daily caseContinue Reading
Narahenpita Railway Station reopens after major renovation
2026-07-06
The renovated Narahenpita Railway Station was officially opened for public use today (06), marking the completion of another project underContinue Reading
Govt no longer following Ranil’s economic recovery and growth strategy – UNP
2026-07-06
The United National Party (UNP) has accused the National People’s Power (NPP) government of failing to pursue the economic recoveryContinue Reading
UEFA says FIFA crossed a ‘red line’ over US player Balogun
2026-07-06
UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA’s decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun, callingContinue Reading
Negombo prison deaths renew focus on overcrowding crisis
2026-07-06
A deadly clash at Negombo Prison that has claimed more than 25 lives has once again drawn attention to SriContinue Reading