PM Harini tables Amendments to Anti-Corruption Act in Parliament
2026-08-19
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presented the amended Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament on August 19, seeking approval for changes aimedContinue Reading
Dehiwala Zoo’s Elderly Giraffe Dies at Nearly 30
2026-08-19
The National Zoological Gardens Department says its elderly female giraffe at the Dehiwala Zoo died on August 18 at nearlyContinue Reading
Importers, businesses briefed on new digital signature and paperless Customs system
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka’s Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration System is set to come into operation on Oct. 1 as partContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu Vijay Govt announces one-year maternity leave for third child
2026-08-19
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government has announced that female state government employees having a third child willContinue Reading
Bahujana Balaya challenges 22nd Amendment in Supreme Court
2026-08-19
Civil society organisation Bahujana Balaya has filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking a constitutional review of the proposedContinue Reading
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 Points Table & Team Standings
2026-08-19
🚨 INDIA WIN THE 1ST TEST IN GALLE 🇮🇳 India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs to take a 1-0Continue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate edges up
2026-08-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has marginally depreciated against the US Dollar today (19), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
At least nine dead, several injured in massive India hotel fire
2026-08-19
At least nine people, including a child and woman, were killed and six others injured in a devastating fire atContinue Reading
Animals (Amendment) Bill becomes law, expanding legal definition
2026-08-19
Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the Animals (Amendment) Bill, bringing legislation that expands the legal definition of “animal”Continue Reading
Sri Lankan High Commissioner addresses India’s National Defence College
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, addressed the 66th Course of India’s National Defence College (NDC) on Tuesday,Continue Reading
Iran warns Gulf states: Aid to US forces will mean participation in war
2026-08-19
Iran has warned countries along the southern Persian Gulf coast against providing assistance or facilities to US military forces amidContinue Reading
Spot check takes 28 vehicles off the road in Talawakelle
2026-08-19
Authorities have temporarily taken 28 vehicles off the road after a surprise inspection in the Talawakelle area found them unfitContinue Reading
Watch: Jaiswal’s IPL mind game works as Dickwella falls next ball
2026-08-19
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal appeared to win a brief battle of words with Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella during the firstContinue Reading
Weather: Strong winds, rough seas warning issued
2026-08-19
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber advisory for strong winds and rough seas in several coastalContinue Reading
Opposition Leader meets Tamil, Muslim Opposition MPs
2026-08-19
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met Tamil and Muslim parliamentarians representing the opposition at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Parliament. TheContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar
2026-08-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19),Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Dengue death toll rises to 69
2026-08-19
The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 69, according to theContinue Reading
6,073 acres of paddy affected by drought: Govt to expedite compensation
2026-08-19
Farmers affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions are to receive agricultural insurance compensation promptly, according to the Agricultural andContinue Reading
