New pension scheme for tea industry workers
2026-05-13
A new pension scheme is set to be introduced for workers engaged in the tea industry, jointly by the AgriculturalContinue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha criticizes sections of media for undermining development
2026-05-13
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock K.D. Lal Kantha accused certain media institutions of impeding national progress by highlighting shortcomingsContinue Reading
Adverse Weather : Special notice to drivers travelling on the expressway
2026-05-13
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has called on motorists to pay close attention to cautionary messages displayed on electronic boardsContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Irrigation Department issues warning as 33 reservoirs spill
2026-05-13
The Irrigation Department announced this morning that 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium‑scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling,Continue Reading
Patali Champika says he will not appear before Coal Inquiry Commission
2026-05-13
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, joined by a group of opposition parliamentarians, declared they will not testify before the SpecialContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Landslide warnings issued to 11 districts
2026-05-13
The Disaster Management Centre has issued a landslide warning to eleven (11) districts, effective until 09.00 am tomorrow (14). Accordingly,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka High Commission in London honours promotion of Defence Counsellor
2026-05-13
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London has formally honoured the promotion of Brigadier B.D. Fernando USP Hdmc psc,Continue Reading
Unawatuna massage therapist arrested over alleged sexual abuse of tourist
2026-05-13
Tourist Police in Unawatuna on Tuesday (12) arrested a 38‑year‑old employee of an Ayurvedic massage centre over allegations of sexuallyContinue Reading
SL cricket legends Vaas and Zoysa guide young cricketers at UAE Talent Search
2026-05-13
Aspiring Sri Lankan cricketers began their international dream under the mentorship of national legends Chaminda Vaas and Nuwan Zoysa, asContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Advisory issued for heavy rains in several areas today
2026-05-13
The highest rainfall has been reported in Kesbewa in the Colombo District, with 204 mm recorded between 08.30 am onContinue Reading
Google says criminal hackers used A.I. to find a major software flaw
2026-05-13
Google says it has uncovered what may be the first known case of hackers using artificial intelligence (AI) to helpContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Wednesday
2026-05-13
Low-pressure area: The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka still persists in the vicinity of the country, according toContinue Reading
Pallegama Hemarathana Thera denies Sexual Abuse Allegations in Court
2026-05-13
Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera has strongly denied allegations that he sexually abused a 15-year-old girl, while the Anuradhapura ChiefContinue Reading
Meta launches New Teen Safety & Supervision Features for Parents
2026-05-13
Meta has announced a new set of parental supervision tools for teenagers using Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and Meta Horizon, includingContinue Reading
7 Bus Drivers, Conductors Test Positive for Dangerous Drugs in Kadawatha Raid
2026-05-13
Seven public transport drivers and conductors were found to have used dangerous narcotic substances during a special drug screening programmeContinue Reading
Google announces raft of free upgrades for Android phones
2026-05-13
Google has announced a series of major upgrades for Android phones, introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) tools, smarter automation features,Continue Reading
CPJ condemns jailing of 2 Journalists linked to Maldives President Documentary
2026-05-12
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the jailing of two Maldivian journalists linked to an investigative documentary aboutContinue Reading
Opposition & Leadership: Harsha De Silva issues Special Statement
2026-05-12
Harsha de Silva says he entered politics with the vision of building a developed Sri Lanka and insists he willContinue Reading