80–100 people die daily in Sri Lanka due to alcohol and drug use: Expert
2026-08-28
Between 80 and 100 people die each day in Sri Lanka due to alcohol and drug use, according to Dr.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan rupee depreciates 5.7% against US dollar so far in 2026
2026-08-28
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 5.7% against the US dollar so far in 2026, according to the latestContinue Reading
Negombo Prison deaths: Notices issued to 20 including chief jailer
2026-08-28
The Negombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered notices to be issued to 20 people, including the chief jailer and prisonContinue Reading
“Future Generations Should Know About Figures Like Vasudeva” – PM Harini
2026-08-28
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya attended the launch of a book on veteran politician and former MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara. Speaking atContinue Reading
‘First responder’ India leads global relief race after deadly flash floods in Nepal
2026-08-28
While several countries, including the US and China, have pledged support, India stands out for the speed of its aidContinue Reading
Parliament to convene from September 8 to 11
2026-08-28
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from September 8 to 11, according to a decision of the Committee onContinue Reading
Pat Cummins joins global cricketers in support of Imran Khan
2026-08-28
Australian cricketer Pat Cummins has added his voice to growing calls for humane treatment of former Pakistan Prime Minister andContinue Reading
Railway Masters allege Kandy City Plan stalls Peradeniya bridge renovation
2026-08-28
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) alleges that the Peradeniya Bridge will not be rebuilt until the KandyContinue Reading
President pledges rights and dignity for Malayagam Community
2026-08-28
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today handed over the “Navodayapuram” Housing Project to 50 families from Poonagala, Kabaragala who lost theirContinue Reading
Nepal Disaster: 538 Bodies Recovered, 977 Still Missing
2026-08-28
The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flash floods has risen sharply, with authorities confirming that 538 bodies have now beenContinue Reading
Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena rejects allegations on vehicle and fuel use
2026-08-28
Former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has strongly denied allegations regarding his use of vehicles and fuel consumption during his tenure,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka ranked 120th in Global Minimum Wage Index
2026-08-28
Sri Lanka has been ranked 120th out of 130 countries in the latest comparative world minimum wage report released byContinue Reading
Construction of Sethsiripaya Phase III resumes after economic halt
2026-08-28
Construction of the third phase of the Sethsiripaya office complex, which had been halted midway due to the economic crisis,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Police to mark 160 Years with island‑wide celebrations
2026-08-28
The Sri Lanka Police is preparing to commemorate its 160th anniversary on September 3, 2026, with a series of programmesContinue Reading
New Delhi based diplomats experience Kandy Esala Perahera
2026-08-28
The diplomatic community in New Delhi was given a special opportunity this week to experience one of Sri Lanka’s mostContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 332
2026-08-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (28), compared to Tuesday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
Govt Pharmacists to stage one‑day strike over allowance dispute
2026-08-28
The Government Pharmacists’ Association has announced it will launch a one‑day trade union action on August 31, beginning at 8:00Continue Reading
Two more petitions filed in support of 22nd Amendment Bill
2026-08-28
Two additional intervening petitions have been submitted to the Supreme Court in support of the Government’s 22nd Amendment to theContinue Reading