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
Navy seizes 750,000 smuggled pharmaceutical capsules in Puttalam lagoon
2026-08-19
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 750,000 pharmaceutical capsules suspected to have been smuggled into the country during a searchContinue Reading
National innovation reports for 2025 and 2026 unveiled
2026-08-19
The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has unveiled its National Innovation Reports for 2025 and 2026, documenting more than 70 examplesContinue Reading
FAO launches youth challenge to drive innovation in Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector
2026-08-19
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education andContinue Reading
BASL President Addresses the High Court of Bhutan
2026-08-19
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and the Bar Council of Bhutan have held their first bilateral meeting inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans to issue first digital ID by year-end
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka plans to issue its first digital identity card by the end of this year, as work on theContinue Reading
