Govt yet to gain full state power – Deputy Minister
2026-07-15
Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara says the government has formed an administration but has not yet gained full control of theContinue Reading
Liquor license fraud : Former Provincial Councillor Jayalath Dissanayake released on bail
2026-07-15
Former Provincial Council member Jayalath Bandara Dissanayake, brother of former Minister S.B. Dissanayake, who was arrested in connection with aContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup 2026: France coach Didier Deschamps hits out at referee after semi-final loss
2026-07-15
France head coach Didier Deschamps was far from pleased with some of the refereeing decisions during his team’s loss toContinue Reading
Opposition raises concerns with UN over judicial reforms and prison violence
2026-07-15
Representatives of the Democratic United Opposition met with Marc‑Andre Franche, the UN Resident Coordinator, today (15) to brief him onContinue Reading
Open warrant issued against Priyanka Wijenayake in Airbus probe
2026-07-15
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today ordered the issuance of an open warrant against Priyanka Niyomali Wijenayake, wife of formerContinue Reading
ICC weighs three major reforms to global cricket
2026-07-15
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering a series of major changes to the international cricket calendar, including reducing theContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in social media vehicle robbery racket
2026-07-15
A 59‑year‑old resident of Yakkala has been arrested by the Western Province North Crimes Division in connection with an organizedContinue Reading
How busy was Sri Lanka Airport in first 6 Months of 2026?
2026-07-15
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has reported handling nearly 4.75 million passenger movements during the first six months of 2026, highlightingContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 340
2026-07-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (15), compared to Tuesday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Advisory for strong winds : Red alert issued to 12 districts
2026-07-15
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Northern, North-central, and North-western provinces and theContinue Reading
Canadian HC announces 2026/27 recipients of Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
2026-07-15
The High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka has announced the Sri Lankan recipients of the Canada Fund for LocalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s De Lanerolle Brothers announce musical partnership with IFC Singapore
2026-07-15
Singapore’s longest standing community chorus – The International Festival Chorus (IFC) Singapore and Sri Lanka’s acclaimed vocal duo, The DeContinue Reading
Oil rises after US-Iran hostilities flare again with strikes on energy targets
2026-07-15
Oil rose on Wednesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and Iran launched retaliatoryContinue Reading
Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus calls for 33% quota in Local and Provincial Elections
2026-07-15
The Sri Lanka Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has stressed the urgent need for legal reforms to ensure a minimum of 33%Continue Reading
Sri Lankan fined in New Zealand after rolling back Car Odometer by over 30,000km
2026-07-15
A Sri Lankan living in New Zealand has been sentenced after a court found that a used vehicle was soldContinue Reading
Opposition demands full transparency in Negombo Prison riot probe
2026-07-15
The Democratic United Opposition has called for complete transparency and accountability in investigating the Negombo Prison riot of July 5–6,Continue Reading
Six arrested, eight motorcycles seized over reckless riding in Sammanthurai
2026-07-15
Sammanthurai Police have arrested six suspect riders and seized eight motorcycles linked to a viral social media video showing aContinue Reading
Special Program in Gampaha marks National Week on Early Childhood Care
2026-07-15
A special program for children in early childhood is being conducted today (15) in the Gampaha District, as part ofContinue Reading