Weather: Strong winds, rough seas warning issued
2026-08-19
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber advisory for strong winds and rough seas in several coastalContinue Reading
Opposition Leader meets Tamil, Muslim Opposition MPs
2026-08-19
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met Tamil and Muslim parliamentarians representing the opposition at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Parliament. TheContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar
2026-08-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19),Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Dengue death toll rises to 69
2026-08-19
The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 69, according to theContinue Reading
6,073 acres of paddy affected by drought: Govt to expedite compensation
2026-08-19
Farmers affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions are to receive agricultural insurance compensation promptly, according to the Agricultural andContinue Reading
Why was Keheliya Rambukwella arrested? CIABOC reveals details
2026-08-19
Former Media and Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was arrested yesterday (18) by investigating officers of the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police to get new uniform next year
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka Police is expected to introduce a new uniform early next year, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said.Continue Reading
Seat belt rule to cover all expressway vehicles from September 19
2026-08-19
The requirement for drivers and passengers to wear seat belts when travelling on expressways is already in place, with theContinue Reading
Speaker informs Parliament of petitions against 22nd Amendment
2026-08-19
Copies of three petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill have been receivedContinue Reading
Husband, Mother-in-Law charged over Indian actor Twisha Sharma’s death
2026-08-19
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has charged the husband and mother-in-law of 33-year-old model and actor Twisha Sharma with abetmentContinue Reading
Vietjet Launches Direct Ho Chi Minh City–Colombo Flights
2026-08-19
Vietjet has launched flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, with its inaugural service arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport.Continue Reading
19-year-old arrested over suspected ‘Undiyal’ transactions in Colombo
2026-08-19
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Colombo over alleged illegal financial transactions conducted through the “Undiyal” system. The arrestContinue Reading
“No reason for Sri Lanka to go Bankrupt again”: Deputy Minister hits back at Ranil
2026-08-19
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has hit back at former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over his warning that Sri Lanka could faceContinue Reading
22-year-old arrested with 18.7kg of ‘ICE’
2026-08-19
A 22-year-old was arrested with about 18.7 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” during a police raid inContinue Reading
TID arrests man over alleged fake LTTE Training Camp claim
2026-08-19
A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) for allegedly spreading unverified and false information claimingContinue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers but Mainly dry weather
2026-08-19
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 August 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Hemas makes First Overseas Acquisition With $16.2m Kenya Deal
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings PLC has made its first international acquisition, investing $16.2 million to acquire a 75% stake inContinue Reading
Flying Taxis in Sri Lanka? CAASL targets eVTOL Trial operations within 4 months
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka is moving closer to testing electric “flying taxi” technology, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL)Continue Reading