Media organisations condemn hate campaign targeting Sandya Ekneligoda
2026-10-12
A coalition of six Sri Lankan media organisations has strongly condemned what it described as a campaign of hate speech,Continue Reading
SriLankan Airlines cancels Dammam flights following attack in Saudi Arabia
2026-10-12
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of flights scheduled to operate between Colombo and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, today (12) andContinue Reading
“When we don’t have the players, we lose matches”: Sports Minister on cricket defeats
2026-10-12
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has urged patience over Sri Lanka’s continued cricket defeats, saying the country needs time toContinue Reading
Court rejects Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s anticipatory bail application
2026-10-12
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, seeking an orderContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-10-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12), compared toContinue Reading
New daily train service between Polgahawela and Peradeniya begins today
2026-10-12
A new daily train service between Polgahawela and Peradeniya has been introduced from today (12), providing transport facilities for schoolchildrenContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa undergoes medical checkup; team denies reports of serious illness
2026-10-12
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been taken to a private hospital in Colombo for a routine medical checkup, with hisContinue Reading
MP Chamara Sampath arrives at Bribery Commission
2026-10-12
Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (12). TheContinue Reading
Nawalapitiya Mayor, son and son-in-law arrested over assault
2026-10-12
The Mayor of Nawalapitiya, son and son-in-law have been arrested for allegedly assaulting an individual following a road accident. AccordingContinue Reading
Fines of up to Rs. 20 million for environmental pollution: PM
2026-10-12
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says laws have been introduced to impose fines of up to Rs. 20 million and imprisonmentContinue Reading
35-year-old arrested with firearm and six bullets in Weeraketiya
2026-10-12
A 35-year-old suspect has been arrested with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition during a police raid in theContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-10-12
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (12), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
India moving forward with dream of hosting 2036 Olympics, says PM Modi
2026-10-12
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games, saying the country is movingContinue Reading
President sends strong warning to private fuel companies, announces plans to revise agreements
2026-10-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will take steps to revise agreements signed by previous administrations with private fuelContinue Reading
Another T20 series lost: Sri Lanka’s struggles continue with 6th consecutive defeat
2026-10-11
Sri Lanka suffered another T20 international series defeat as Pakistan comprehensively secured a 2-0 series victory with one match remaining,Continue Reading
Riyadh airport hit by second strike in two days
2026-10-11
An unidentified projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday (Oct. 11),Continue Reading
Sri Lanka launches 2nd king coconut village in Badulla
2026-10-11
Sri Lanka has established its second king coconut village in the Badulla District as part of a national programme toContinue Reading
Starting salaries of teachers and doctors to rise to Rs. 65,000 and Rs. 94,000 in January 2027
2026-10-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that public sector salaries will increase again in January 2027, with the starting salaryContinue Reading