Sri Lanka must accelerate justice for past abuses: HRW
2026-09-03
The Sri Lankan government’s prosecution of past grave abuses has lagged, raising concerns for future progress, Human Rights Watch saidContinue Reading
Health officials warn dengue risk persists despite decline in cases
2026-09-03
Consultant Specialist at the National Dengue Unit, Dr. Prashila Samaraweera, has cautioned that although the number of dengue patients reportedContinue Reading
Supreme Court begins hearing on Anti‑Corruption Bill challenges
2026-09-03
The Supreme Court today commenced hearings on a series of petitions filed against the government’s proposed Anti‑Corruption Amendment Bill, whichContinue Reading
Wildlife Department confirms probe into Yala poacher incident
2026-09-03
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has confirmed that investigations are underway into allegations of poaching inside Yala National Park’s BlockContinue Reading
SLBFE announces new job opportunities in Japan, Middle East
2026-09-03
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency has announced a series of overseas job opportunities under a concession scheme, offering positionsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03),Continue Reading
Minister Nalinda responds to Namal’s arrest remarks
2026-09-03
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has dismissed claims by MP Namal Rajapaksa that attempts are being made to arrest him out ofContinue Reading
Sun directly above five cities of Sri Lanka today
2026-09-03
The sun will be directly above five cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.09 pm today (03), according to theContinue Reading
Police open fire at three-wheeler, five arrested with swords
2026-09-03
Police have opened fire at a three-wheeler which had ignored their instructions to halt near Veluvana Road in Dematagoda today.Continue Reading
President’s Secretary calls for urgent relief on PAYE tax burden
2026-09-03
Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has stressed the need for immediate measures to ease the heavy Pay‑As‑You‑Earn (PAYE)Continue Reading
Public invited to name baby Hippo at Dehiwala Zoo
2026-09-03
Animal lovers have been given a chance to leave their mark at the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala, with theContinue Reading
Showers expected in several provinces of Sri Lanka today
2026-09-03
The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thunderstorms in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and UvaContinue Reading
Over 12kg of Heroin, ‘Ice’ Seized in Wellampitiya Raid
2026-09-02
A 38-year-old man has been arrested with more than 12 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,”Continue Reading
“I was offered 2015 common candidacy before Maithripala”: Nimal Siripala
2026-09-02
Former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says he was approached to become the common opposition candidate ahead of the 2015Continue Reading
Rs. 3.48bn in Aswesuma elderly allowances to be credited from Sept. 3
2026-09-02
The Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) says Rs. 3.48 billion will be credited to beneficiaries aged over 70 under the AswesumaContinue Reading
PM meets Bhutanese counterpart to strengthen bilateral ties
2026-09-02
The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is visiting Bhutan to participate as the Keynote Speaker at the inaugural GlobalContinue Reading
CLA President Steven Thiru raises concerns over how 22A hearing concluded
2026-09-02
Commonwealth Lawyers Association President Steven Thiru has raised concerns over the manner in which proceedings concluded during the Supreme CourtContinue Reading
India Replaces Sri Lanka as Host of ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027
2026-09-02
India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 after Sri Lanka was replaced as host while SriContinue Reading
