U.S. Embassy warns tourist visa applicants over ‘birth tourism’
2026-08-20
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has warned that tourist visa applications will be denied if consular officers determine that theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka fish catches decline, NARA tasked with probe: Deputy Minister
2026-08-20
The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) has been instructed to investigate reports of declining fish catches andContinue Reading
MP Mano Ganesan questions Govt unease over BASL briefing
2026-08-20
MP Mano Ganesan has questioned what he described as unease among government legislators over a planned briefing by the BarContinue Reading
Luxury party boat among 3 Excise Raids at Colombo Port City (Video)
2026-08-20
Excise Department officers have carried out three major raids inside the Colombo Port City, seizing stocks of liquor allegedly beingContinue Reading
CAA warns traders to keep bills, invoices for goods in stock
2026-08-20
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has reminded traders that they are required to maintain bills, invoices or other relevant documentsContinue Reading
SLTB calls for applications to fill 1,037 driver, conductor vacancies
2026-08-20
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has called for applications to fill 1,037 vacancies for drivers and conductors on a contractContinue Reading
BASL wants MPs’ Briefing Postponed after Govt Raises Objections
2026-08-20
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has requested the postponement of a proposed briefing for Members of Parliament onContinue Reading
Karannagoda, Yoshitha Rajapaksa indicted in corruption case
2026-08-20
Former Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, were served indictments beforeContinue Reading
“You Know Who You Are”: Trump’s “Economic D-Day” Warning To Iran’s Allies
2026-08-20
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened “tremendous” punishment on any country that helps or does business with Iran, anContinue Reading
Four more petitions challenge 22nd Amendment, Speaker says
2026-08-20
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (20) that he had received copies of four more petitions filed before theContinue Reading
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam paper marking begins today
2026-08-20
The Department of Examinations says the evaluation of answer scripts from the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will begin today, Aug.Continue Reading
Injury blow: Sri Lanka without 3 first-choice batters for 2nd Test
2026-08-20
Sri Lanka are set to be without three first-choice batters for the second Test against India, with Kusal Mendis, DineshContinue Reading
PHIs to withdraw from dengue control activities over airport health office dispute
2026-08-20
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Association has raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities and administrative shortcomings at the KatunayakeContinue Reading
Sudden turn ends in tragedy: Mother & 7-year-old daughter among 3 killed
2026-08-20
Three people, including a seven-year-old girl, were killed following a collision between a three-wheeler and a car on the NewContinue Reading
Rain in Several Areas; Strong Winds Expected Across Parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-20
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka on Thursday (20), while fairly strong winds of up to 40Continue Reading
Main Suspect in Mount Lavinia Huludagoda Shooting Arrested
2026-08-20
The main suspect in the Huludagoda Road shooting in Mount Lavinia has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID).Continue Reading
Israel Confirms Troops Fired at Car Carrying 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab
2026-08-20
The Israeli military has confirmed for the first time that its troops fired at the vehicle carrying five-year-old Palestinian girlContinue Reading
Govt MPs dispute claim BASL Briefing is for all Parliamentarians
2026-08-20
Government MP Dr. Najith Indika says the government parliamentary group has not been officially informed of any meeting in ParliamentContinue Reading