Vaping now linked to increased risk of vision impairment and blindness, study finds
2026-06-27
Transitioning from cigarettes to vapes — rather than quitting nicotine completely — is linked to a higher risk of developingContinue Reading
Court fines two Dambulla businesses Rs. 200,000 for overpricing Keeri Samba rice
2026-06-27
The Dambulla Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines totaling Rs. 200,000 on a wholesale trader and a retail shop after theyContinue Reading
Large haul of narcotics to be destroyed in Puttalam
2026-06-27
Sri Lanka Police have announced plans to destroy a large stock of narcotics seized in completed court cases at theContinue Reading
LAWASIA raises concerns over proposal to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-06-27
The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) has expressed concern over a proposed constitutional amendment to extend theContinue Reading
Cape Verde make World Cup History, set up Argentina knockout Clash
2026-06-27
Cape Verde have completed one of the biggest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the knockout stage forContinue Reading
Woman arrested over alleged Rs. 2 million overseas job scam
2026-06-27
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a job seeker of Rs. 2 million by promising employment overseas.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka named World’s Top Trending Wellness Destination for 2026
2026-06-27
Sri Lanka has been named the world’s top trending wellness destination for 2026, according to the latest State of RetreatsContinue Reading
JVP denies SJB claim that Tilvin Silva contacted arrested Charith Abeysinghe
2026-06-27
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has strongly denied allegations made by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) that its General Secretary,Continue Reading
At least 40 injured as bus falls into precipice near Diyatalawa railway station
2026-06-27
Around 40 passengers were injured after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus veered off the road and fellContinue Reading
Trump threatens 100% tax on any country that imposes digital services tax
2026-06-27
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imports from any country that introduces a DigitalContinue Reading
Colombo Marathon 2026 registrations open
2026-06-27
Registrations have officially opened for the inaugural Colombo Marathon, which is scheduled to take place on September 13, 2026. OrganisedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka secures Highest Vote in UN CEDAW Election
2026-06-27
Sri Lanka has been re-elected to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee), securing the highestContinue Reading
Senior Govt official arrested over forged passport probe
2026-06-26
A senior official attached to Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat has been arrested over allegations that, while serving in his formerContinue Reading
Five-Vehicle Accident Reported on Southern Expressway (Video)
2026-06-26
Traffic Alert: A five-vehicle collision involving two buses, two cars and a jeep has occurred near the 30km post betweenContinue Reading
Boosting export-led dollar earnings is a key government priority: President
2026-06-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told leading tea and rubber industry representatives that the government’s priority is to strengthen local industries,Continue Reading
WATCH: A small plane crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
2026-06-26
A small light aircraft reportedly collided with the CITIC Tower (China Zun), a 109-storey skyscraper in Beijing, which is theContinue Reading
Environment Ministry launches official WhatsApp service
2026-06-26
The Ministry of Environment has launched an official WhatsApp service today, enabling the public to directly connect with the ministryContinue Reading
National anti-drug awareness march held to mark International Day
2026-06-26
A public awareness march was held today (26 June) in Colombo to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse andContinue Reading