Repeated absence: Court orders forfeiture of Basil Rajapaksa’s bail money
2026-08-18
The Matara Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (18) ordered the forfeiture of bail money deposited by former minister Basil Rajapaksa afterContinue Reading
Veteran lyricist Ven. Rambukkana Siddhartha Thera passes away at 76
2026-08-18
Ven. Rambukkana Siddhartha Thera, a renowned Buddhist monk, lyricist and author who made a significant contribution to Sri Lankan songContinue Reading
“We could go bankrupt again”: Ranil warns of 2028 challenge
2026-08-18
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face another severe economic challenge from the end of 2028Continue Reading
Suranjith Wewita appointed new chairman of SLTDA
2026-08-18
Suranjith Wewita has been appointed chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ForeignContinue Reading
112 new fisheries officers to receive appointment letters tomorrow
2026-08-18
Appointment letters will be presented to 112 newly recruited fisheries officers at a ceremony in Colombo on Wednesday (19), withContinue Reading
Police extend deadline for 383 Police Support Service vacancies
2026-08-18
The deadline for applications for 383 vacancies in the Police Support Service has been extended to Sept. 14, the SriContinue Reading
High wave advisory issued for sea areas from Negombo to Pottuvil
2026-08-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued a high wave advisory for sea areas extending from Negombo to Pottuvil via Galle,Continue Reading
Cabinet approves revised contract to complete Sethsiripaya Phase III
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved a revised agreement with Maga Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. to complete the remaining construction work of theContinue Reading
National Hospital to use KDU facilities to ease cardiac surgery waiting list
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cardiac and thoracic surgeryContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to enter into prisoner transfer agreement with Poland
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to enter into an agreement with Poland to allow convicted citizens of either countryContinue Reading
Airport to Colombo by Passenger Drone for US$20–30? Sri Lanka Explores New Service
2026-08-18
Sri Lanka has begun discussions on the possible introduction of a passenger drone service, with Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle companyContinue Reading
Colombo hosts MSF South Asia Summit on future of humanitarian action
2026-08-18
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) South Asia held the fourth edition of its Health and Humanity Summit in Colombo,Continue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave: 565 skeletons recovered
2026-08-18
The government says further action over the Chemmani mass grave excavations will be taken in accordance with court orders, asContinue Reading
Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for special needs students
2026-08-18
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 for students with special education needs from low-incomeContinue Reading
Keheliya Rambukwella granted bail in one corruption case
2026-08-18
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over anContinue Reading
Cricketer David Warner convicted for drink driving
2026-08-18
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been convicted and fined A$1,500 for drink-driving after recording a blood-alcohol level more thanContinue Reading
Meta trial over social media harm to children begins
2026-08-18
A landmark trial seeking to hold Meta accountable for the alleged harm its social media platforms cause children is setContinue Reading
Tourism activity at Nil Diya Pokuna to be regulated
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved the commencement of regulated tourism activities at Nil Diya Pokuna under the supervision of the DepartmentContinue Reading