Israel uses water as a weapon of collective punishment in Gaza – MSF Report
2026-04-29
Israeli authorities have used access to water as a weapon against Palestinians, systematically depriving people in Gaza of water inContinue Reading
Sports Ministry takes over SLC after accepting resignations
2026-04-29
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has accepted the resignation of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva and the membersContinue Reading
FAO delivers Fertilizer support to cyclone-affected paddy farmers in Anuradhapura
2026-04-29
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a fertilizer support programme to assist smallholder paddyContinue Reading
CA hears challenge to arrest, detention and deportation of Chinese national
2026-04-29
The arrest, detention and deportation of Jingjing Liao, a Chinese national, were challenged before the Court of Appeal yesterday (28). Continue Reading
Official: SLC leadership resignations notified to President AKD
2026-04-29
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Mr. Shammi Silva, has tendered his resignation from the post, effective today. Along withContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 322
2026-04-29
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29), comparedContinue Reading
Firearm threat : MP Archchuna granted bail
2026-04-29
Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan, who had been in remand custody, was ordered to be released on bail today (29)Continue Reading
Colombo merchant fined Rs. 200,000 for selling Samba rice above MRP
2026-04-29
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 200,000 on a merchant in Colombo 11 who pleaded guiltyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana secures first Gold at 2026 Asian Beach Games
2026-04-29
Sri Lanka won its first gold medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games when Air Force wrestler Nipuni Wasana DharmadasaContinue Reading
Ven. Pannakara Thera meets President AKD after conclusion of Peace Walk
2026-04-29
Venerable Pannakara Thera met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat last night (29), following the conclusion of theContinue Reading
Public consultation announced on proposed electricity tariff revision
2026-04-29
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has called for public consultation on a proposed electricity tariff revision, followingContinue Reading
Police clarify viral bus attack video dates back to 2024
2026-04-29
Sri Lanka Police have clarified that a video circulating on social media showing a man striking a Sri Lanka TransportContinue Reading
Vietnamese President to address Parliament of Sri Lanka on May 8
2026-04-29
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from 05 to 08 May 2026, during which the President of Vietnam, ToContinue Reading
Gazette notification issued extending the state of public emergency
2026-04-29
The state of public emergency declared by the President has been extended for another month. The relevant Gazette notification wasContinue Reading
Court hears CID probe into $2.5 million Treasury theft
2026-04-29
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations are underway into theContinue Reading
Image of Trump to be featured inside new passports to mark America’s 250th
2026-04-29
The State Department will begin offering a new version of U.S. passports featuring an image of President Donald Trump inside,Continue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-29
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (29), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
President meets Maha Sangha over BIA monk arrests and narcotics concerns
2026-04-28
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in discussions with the Maha Sangha representing the three Nikayas at a meeting held thisContinue Reading