Four arrested over series of chain-snatching incidents in Horana
2026-08-31
Police have arrested four suspects in connection with several gold chain robberies reported in the Horana area in recent months,Continue Reading
40 Professional Bodies and Trade Unions Unite Against 22nd Amendment
2026-08-31
Representatives of 40 professional organisations and trade unions have joined the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) in opposing theContinue Reading
Cricket Selection Criticism: Transformation Committee Sets the Record Straight
2026-08-31
Sri Lanka Cricket’s national selectors will be allowed to operate independently without interference from ministers or cricket administrators, while greaterContinue Reading
Vavuniya hits 38.8°C as several areas record High Temperatures
2026-08-31
Vavuniya recorded Sri Lanka’s highest maximum temperature on Monday (Aug. 31), reaching 38.8 degrees Celsius, according to data released byContinue Reading
Massive Ice Haul at Colombo Port: 463kg Worth Over Rs. 8 Billion Seized so far
2026-08-31
Colombo Port Ice Drug Haul Estimated at 463kg, Worth Over Rs. 8 Billion Sri Lanka Police say the quantityContinue Reading
GovPay transactions surpass LKR 5 billion across 300+ institutions
2026-08-31
Sri Lanka’s GovPay digital government payment platform has surpassed LKR 5 billion in transactions, with more than 300 government institutionsContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 11 districts
2026-08-31
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces and theContinue Reading
MP Ravi Karunanayake granted bail
2026-08-31
Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption earlier today, hasContinue Reading
More details emerge over Sudden Death of Model Chulpadmendra
2026-08-31
More details have emerged following the sudden death of well-known Sri Lankan model, actress and pageant trainer Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana atContinue Reading
Dental Surgeons’ Association denies media reports on 22nd Amendment
2026-08-31
The Government Dental Surgeons’ Association today issued a statement clarifying its stance on the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment and theContinue Reading
Police seize suspected ICE narcotics shipment at Colombo Port
2026-08-31
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has uncovered a large stock of narcotics inside a container at the Colombo Port.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s inflation rises to 8% in August 2026
2026-08-31
Sri Lanka’s overall rate of inflation climbed to 8% in August 2026, up from 7.3% in July, according to theContinue Reading
Bribery Commission reveals reasons for arrest of Ravi Karunanayake
2026-08-31
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today disclosed the reasons behind the arrest of former Finance MinisterContinue Reading
Well-Known Sri Lankan Model Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana Passes Away at 46
2026-08-31
Veteran Sri Lankan model and actress Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana has passed away at the age of 46. According to reports, KumarapathiranaContinue Reading
Sarvajana Balaya Media Secretary Hasan Alaldeen resigns from all party positions
2026-08-31
Entrepreneur Hasan Alaldeen, who contested as a National List candidate for Sarvajana Balaya at the last General Election and asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka exports top $10 Bn in first seven months of 2026
2026-08-31
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth in 2026, with total exports surpassing the US$ 10 Bn milestone duringContinue Reading
Test Stars Over T20 Heroes? Sangakkara Explains Why
2026-08-31
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has called for a fairer international cricket calendar that gives Sri Lanka and otherContinue Reading
Bread Price Increased by Rs. 10
2026-08-31
The price of a 450-gram loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 10 from midnight on Monday, Aug. 31,Continue Reading