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
Suspect caught with Elephant Tusk pieces near National Park
2026-08-19
A suspect has been arrested after wildlife officers found several pieces of elephant tusk in his possession during a raidContinue Reading
Pakistan confirms Sri Lanka series, England ODI Tri-Series
2026-08-19
Pakistan will host Sri Lanka and England for a packed international cricket schedule from October 9 to November 21, includingContinue Reading
Met Department Warns of High Waves Along Sri Lankan Coast
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for high waves in sea areas extending from Puttalam toContinue Reading
22nd Amendment: Govt ready for referendum if required, minister says
2026-08-19
The government is prepared to hold a referendum if the Supreme Court determines that a referendum, in addition to aContinue Reading
Colombo Fort to be developed as international tourist destination
2026-08-19
A discussion on developing Colombo’s historic Fort area as an attractive tourist destination was held this afternoon (19) at theContinue Reading
Suspect arrested for attempting to sell Horned Helmet snail shell for Rs. 500,000
2026-08-19
[8/19, 7:36 PM] Zafran Newswire: A suspect who allegedly attempted to sell the shell of a Sri Lankan map shell (HornedContinue Reading
