Gazette : Packaging standards for soap tightened
2026-07-17
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a special gazette notification introducing mandatory labeling requirements for a wide range ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll reaches 50 as cases surge past 73,000
2026-07-17
Sri Lanka’s dengue crisis has intensified, with the official death toll climbing to 50 by July 16, marking a caseContinue Reading
Former IGP C.D. Wickremaratne dies in suspected suicide
2026-07-17
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickremaratne has died in a suspected suicide, according to Police. Police said theContinue Reading
FIFA responds as Argentina faces possible action over Falklands banner
2026-07-17
FIFA says its independent disciplinary committee is assessing official match reports before deciding whether to take action against Argentina overContinue Reading
One injured in Nawagamuwa shooting
2026-07-16
A person was injured in a shooting incident reported in the Wandurammulla area of Nawagamuwa today, according to Police. TheContinue Reading
Committee begins work on new legal framework for domesticated elephants
2026-07-16
A Government-appointed committee has begun formulating a new legal framework to regulate domesticated elephants and their participation in cultural events,Continue Reading
US to change visa rules for foreign students, journalists
2026-07-16
The United States has announced new visa regulations that will impose fixed periods of stay for foreign students, exchange visitorsContinue Reading
‘Buddha Wandana’ pilgrimage package launched ahead of Vietnam direct flights
2026-07-16
A new Buddhist pilgrimage tour package, “Buddha Wandana”, was launched in Colombo on Thursday (16) to coincide with the introductionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unveils 40-member athlete squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games
2026-07-16
The Commonwealth Games Association of Sri Lanka (CGA Sri Lanka) on Wednesday (15) officially unveiled Team Sri Lanka for theContinue Reading
Negombo Prison CCTV DVRs sent to University of Moratuwa for forensic analysis
2026-07-16
Two digital video recorder (DVR) hard drives containing CCTV footage from Negombo Prison have been sent to the University ofContinue Reading
Navy arrests 28 in crackdown on illegal fishing operations
2026-07-16
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 28 individuals involved in illegal fishing activities during a series of operations conducted across theContinue Reading
Vasu supports extending judges’ retirement age
2026-07-16
Former Parliamentarian and Democratic Left Front Secretary Vasudeva Nanayakkara has voiced support for extending the service period of senior judges,Continue Reading
Over 15,900 kg of drugs seized in Sri Lanka’s anti-drug operations
2026-07-16
Sri Lankan authorities have seized more than 15,900 kilograms of illicit drugs and arrested 230,248 suspects since the launch ofContinue Reading
CEA launches programme to make Kataragama sacred zone plastic-free by 2030
2026-07-16
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has launched its “Plastic-Free Sacred Zone 2030” programme, a five-year initiative aimed at transforming theContinue Reading
CAA warns public against instant online loan scams
2026-07-16
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned the public to be cautious of fraudulent online loan schemes that promise instantContinue Reading
LPBOA alleges nearly 1,000 long-distance buses operating without route permits
2026-07-16
Nearly 1,000 buses are operating long-distance passenger services without route permits issued by the National Transport Commission (NTC), the LankaContinue Reading
48 Sri Lankan tech SMEs selected for India’s NASSCOM DISHA initiative
2026-07-16
Sri Lanka has become the first country outside India to host NASSCOM’s flagship DISHA Mentorship Programme for technology small andContinue Reading
UK Govt urges FIFA investigation after Argentina players display Falklands banner
2026-07-16
The UK government has backed calls for FIFA to investigate Argentina’s national football team after players displayed a politically chargedContinue Reading