Parliament observes silence for late veteran singer Nanda Malini
2026-08-21
Parliament today (21) observed a minute of silence in memory of veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini, following a proposalContinue Reading
Foreign national dies in Fort bus collision
2026-08-21
A foreign national was killed after being struck by a bus while crossing at a pedestrian crossing on York StreetContinue Reading
Police Clearance Report applications temporarily suspended
2026-08-21
The Sri Lanka Police has announced a temporary suspension of applications for police clearance certificates following a technical breakdown inContinue Reading
Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
2026-08-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas and strong winds, warning Naval and fishing communities, asContinue Reading
Five killed after tipper truck collides with tractor in Monaragala
2026-08-21
Five people were killed after a tipper truck collided with a tractor carrying 10 people on the Wellawaya-Monaragala Road inContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-21
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and MataraContinue Reading
How a three-wheeler check led to $1bn forex transfer probe: Police reveal details
2026-08-20
The investigation into an alleged foreign exchange scam involving the transfer of around USD 1 billion overseas without corresponding importsContinue Reading
University students increasingly vulnerable to drug addiction, professor says
2026-08-20
A significant number of university students are becoming addicted to drugs, with an estimated 70% to 80% of male studentsContinue Reading
Nanda Malini’s funeral arrangements announced
2026-08-20
The remains of veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini will be kept at her residence on Wijayaba Mawatha, Nawala, fromContinue Reading
Rs. 153mn mammography machine to boost breast cancer detection in Anuradhapura
2026-08-20
A state-of-the-art mammography machine valued at Rs. 153 million has been provided to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital to expand earlyContinue Reading
Alleged Port City yacht alcohol party: Sail Lanka issues clarification
2026-08-20
Sail Lanka Charter Private Limited (SLC) has denied any involvement in the alleged sale or distribution of alcohol without aContinue Reading
Oil prices rise amid Trump warning, UAE moves against Iran
2026-08-20
Crude oil prices have risen in global markets amid heightened tensions over Iran, following a warning by U.S. President DonaldContinue Reading
High wave advisory issued for coastal areas from Chilaw to Pottuvil
2026-08-20
The Department of Meteorology has issued a high wave advisory for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Galle,Continue Reading
Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament
2026-08-20
The Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament today (20) without a vote followingContinue Reading
Veteran Sri Lankan Singer Nanda Malini Passes Away at 82
2026-08-20
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini has passed away at the age of 82 at her residence in Nawala. NandaContinue Reading
Police warn of immediate arrest for pointing laser beams at elephants during Esala Perahera
2026-08-20
People who point laser beams at elephants taking part in the Kandy Esala Perahera will be arrested immediately, Central ProvinceContinue Reading
Two Sri Lankan Icons Unite: Sangakkara Becomes Vogue Jewellers Brand Ambassador
2026-08-20
Vogue Jewellers, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and internationally recognised jewellers, has announced cricketing legend and globally respected SriContinue Reading
Declining trend in boys remaining in school beyond 16 : PM
2026-08-20
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today raised concerns over a declining trend in boys remaining in education beyond age 16, sayingContinue Reading