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
Skeletal remains of two children among latest finds at Chemmani mass grave
2026-07-16
Excavations at the Chemmani Siththupaththi mass grave in Jaffna resumed on Tuesday (15) after a three-week suspension, with the remainsContinue Reading
Seven key directives from President’s pre‑budget review
2026-07-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to promptly resolve outstanding issues relating to the proposed contributory pension scheme forContinue Reading
Applications called for national schools teacher transfers – 2026
2026-07-16
The Ministry of Education has announced that annual and compulsory teacher transfer applications for national schools for the year 2026Continue Reading
CAA finds expired medical supplies in raids on private hospitals and laboratories
2026-07-16
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has uncovered expired and unfit medical laboratory materials during a series of specialContinue Reading
Lithuania Consulate warns of job fraud targeting Sri Lankans
2026-07-16
The Consulate Office of the Republic of Lithuania in Sri Lanka has warned the public to beware of fraudsters demandingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, China exchange certificates for 2027 school uniform cloth donation
2026-07-16
Sri Lanka and China on Wednesday (15) formally exchanged certificates confirming the donation of school uniform cloth for the yearContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Cardinal Malcolm seeks dismissal of Suresh Sallay’s petition
2026-07-16
Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has filed an intervening petition before the Court of Appeal, requesting permissionContinue Reading
More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says
2026-07-16
The United Nations has said more than 500 people are feared dead after reports of two large shipwrecks off MyanmarContinue Reading
Ranil says he was fourth choice to lead Sri Lanka in 2022
2026-07-16
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that he was not the first choice to assume leadership during Sri Lanka’s politicalContinue Reading
Mattala Airport’s annual losses top Rs. 4 Billion
2026-07-16
The Mattala International Airport was incurring daily losses of Rs. 6–7 million, amounting to nearly Rs. 4 billion annually, PresidentContinue Reading
MP Archchuna and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar clash (Video)
2026-07-16
A conflict broke out between Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan and Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar during the Kilinochchi districtContinue Reading