DR Congo Ebola outbreak set to become deadliest on record, WHO warns
2026-08-13
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) is spreading faster than health authorities can containContinue Reading
Google unveils latest Pixel 11 phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
2026-08-13
Google on Wednesday (Aug 12) unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include a more powerfulContinue Reading
MP Hizbullah appears before Bribery Commission
2026-08-13
Member of Parliament M. L. A. M. Hizbullah appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption thisContinue Reading
Dengue death toll rises to 68 in Sri Lanka
2026-08-13
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has climbed to 68 this year, with health authorities reporting a case fatality rate ofContinue Reading
Sri Lankan student arrested in Japan over fatal stabbing
2026-08-13
Police in Nagareyama City in Japan have arrested an 18‑year‑old Sri Lankan national on suspicion of murder after he allegedlyContinue Reading
UNDP, Ministry of Industry partner to boost technical capacity for industrial transformation
2026-08-13
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development (MoIED) have enteredContinue Reading
Lionel Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death
2026-08-13
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers to play the game, has hinted that he may soon retireContinue Reading
Eric Meyer sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka
2026-08-13
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka announced that Eric Meyer has officially been sworn in at the U.S. Department ofContinue Reading
Showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-13
Several spells of showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya,Continue Reading
UN raises Red Flag over Sri Lanka’s move to Extend Sitting Judges’ Tenure
2026-08-13
The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers has raised concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed constitutional amendmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy seizes Indian Trawler with 9 Fishermen
2026-08-13
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing trawler and apprehended nine Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in illegalContinue Reading
BASL release details of meeting with President
2026-08-12
A delegation of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka open to transparent, long-term investments: PM
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka remains open to transparent, long-term investment, while the government will support businesses that uphold human rights, protect theContinue Reading
Sajith calls for Sri Lankan elephant to be recognised as national animal
2026-08-12
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the Sri Lankan elephant to be recognised as the country’s national animal. InContinue Reading
66,000 fish fingerlings released into Castlereigh Reservoir
2026-08-12
A total of 66,000 fish fingerlings were released into the Castlereigh Reservoir on Wednesday (12) as part of an initiativeContinue Reading
Three major bridges on Orugodawatta-Ambatale road to be completed on schedule
2026-08-12
Construction of three major bridges along the Orugodawatta-Ambatale main road is being expedited as part of a project aimed atContinue Reading
Police warn against Fake News after Viral Kohuwala Bridge image
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against sharing false or unverified information on social media following the circulation ofContinue Reading
Suspected poacher injured, arrested after gunfire with wildlife officers in Yala
2026-08-12
A suspected poacher was injured and arrested after an exchange of gunfire between wildlife officers and a group of suspectedContinue Reading