Rs. 7.1 billion health projects to be launched in four districts
2026-09-14
Foundation stones will be laid on Sept. 16 for several new health facilities being constructed in the Northern, North CentralContinue Reading
Sajith calls for collective action to face El Niño, La Niña impacts
2026-09-14
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the government, opposition and public to work together to address the impact ofContinue Reading
Wildlife officers seize leopard-tooth pendant, ivory items offered for sale online
2026-09-14
Sri Lankan wildlife officers have arrested a suspect after seizing a pendant containing a leopard tooth and several items allegedlyContinue Reading
Rs. 2 million housing assistance to help people leaving institutional care
2026-09-14
People leaving institutional care will receive housing assistance of up to Rs. 2 million under a government programme aimed atContinue Reading
Railway unions confirm strike for Sept. 17 and 18
2026-09-14
Joint railway trade unions have confirmed that their planned two-day token strike on Sept. 17 and 18 will go aheadContinue Reading
Thailand opens 10,000 job opportunities for Sri Lankan workers
2026-09-14
Sri Lanka and Thailand have signed two agreements in Bangkok to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the labour sector and facilitateContinue Reading
Cricket legend Aravinda de Silva’s mother passes away
2026-09-14
Rani de Silva, mother of Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva, has passed away. A much-loved and influential figureContinue Reading
Plans underway to reduce O/L subjects to 7 under education reforms
2026-09-14
The Sub‑Committee on Education Reforms has revealed plans to reduce the number of subjects for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinationContinue Reading
Prison officer arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into Welikada Prison
2026-09-14
A prison officer has been arrested for allegedly attempting to take drugs into Welikada Prison concealed inside his shoes, policeContinue Reading
CAA cracks down on electrical goods over warranties, labels and safety standards
2026-09-14
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted 204 raids under a special islandwide programme targeting electrical and electronic goods, withContinue Reading
Special Dengue Eradication Week launched across 62 Divisions
2026-09-14
A special dengue eradication week covering 62 Medical Officer of Health divisions across several provinces began today and will continueContinue Reading
Sanath Jayasuriya announced as Brand Ambassador for GHR Global
2026-09-14
Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed Brand Ambassador for Global Housing & Real Estate (Pvt) LtdContinue Reading
Abdul Wahid resigns as SLMC National List MP
2026-09-14
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) National List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has tendered his resignation from Parliament. TheContinue Reading
Rs. 7. 15 Bn hospital projects to strengthen Northern and Eastern healthcare
2026-09-14
The foundation stone for new hospital buildings in Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Mullaitivu, and Mannar, with an investment of Rs. 7,148 million,Continue Reading
AG directs CID to name Namal Rajapaksa as suspect in Airbus case
2026-09-14
The Attorney General today (14) instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to name Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP NamalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to review fuel prices as global oil rates rise
2026-09-14
Crude oil prices have risen sharply in the international market, and Sri Lanka’s fuel pricing will once again be calculatedContinue Reading
ICC World Test Championship Points Table – 2025/27
2026-09-14
Pakistan have been hit with a pair of sanctions for maintaining a slow over-rate during the third and final ICCContinue Reading
Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?
2026-09-14
Fort Knox, the fortified complex in the state of Kentucky where about half of the US government’s gold reserves areContinue Reading