Maximum 2 overseas franchise leagues a year: SLC tightens rules
2026-10-27
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to introduce stricter regulations limiting national players to a maximum of three franchise cricketContinue Reading
Lightning warning issued for all 25 districts; red alerts for two
2026-10-27
The Department of Meteorology has issued red-level severe lightning warnings for the Ampara and Batticaloa districts, while amber-level advisories haveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first woman Permanent Representative presents credentials to African Union
2026-10-27
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the African Union (AU), Nirmala Paranavitana, has presented her Letters of Credence to African Union CommissionContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-10-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (27), compared to Monday, with the US Dollar sellingContinue Reading
Mannar floods: Army evacuates 163 people from 70 families to safety
2026-10-27
The Sri Lanka Army has evacuated 163 people belonging to 70 families affected by rising floodwaters in the Koorai areaContinue Reading
Swiss airline Edelweiss Air resumes flights to Sri Lanka for winter season
2026-10-27
Swiss airline Edelweiss Air has resumed its winter flight operations to Sri Lanka, reconnecting Switzerland and Sri Lanka with threeContinue Reading
Substandard medicine case: TISL welcomes SC action over non-payment of Rs. 275M
2026-10-27
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has emphasised the importance of compliance with judicial orders, following its contempt of court applicationContinue Reading
Kawanthissa’s death must be a lesson to end elephant killings in Sri Lanka: Sajith
2026-10-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for stronger measures to protect Sri Lanka’s elephant population, stating that the death ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka must embrace technology and new global order or risk becoming insignificant: Ranil
2026-10-27
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka must undergo rapid economic and technological transformation to remain relevant inContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-10-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27), compared toContinue Reading
‘Maxxing’ is Dictionary.com’s word of the year
2026-10-27
From AI chatbots to lifestyle trends, the concept of optimizing one’s life came sharply into focus in 2026. That’s whyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host World Buddhist Sangha Council’s 60th anniversary celebrations in November
2026-10-27
Sri Lanka is set to host the 60th anniversary celebrations of the World Buddhist Sangha Council from November 28 toContinue Reading
Floods: Alternative dates for O/L aesthetic practical exams in Sabaragamuwa
2026-10-27
The Department of Examinations has announced that students in Sabaragamuwa Province who are unable to attend the GCE Ordinary LevelContinue Reading
Harry Kane and Alèxia Putellas win men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards
2026-10-27
Harry Kane and Alèxia Putellas have been named the best men’s and women’s soccer players in the world at thisContinue Reading
Tourist guide dies in elephant attack at Aluthgama temple
2026-10-27
A 33-year-old tourist guide has died after being attacked by a female elephant kept at the Kande Viharaya temple inContinue Reading
Homagama Police Custody Death: Post-mortem today
2026-10-27
A post-mortem examination of the 29-year-old suspect who died after being taken into custody by the Homagama Police is scheduledContinue Reading
Cyclone Arnab intensifies: Warning issued to fishermen over rough seas and strong winds
2026-10-27
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning to naval and fishing communities against venturing into several sea areas inContinue Reading
CMC explains delays in Baseline Road construction work
2026-10-27
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has clarified the reasons for the ongoing construction work along Baseline Road, attributing delays toContinue Reading