Court of Appeal to deliver order on Dilith Jayaweera’s writ petition on September 30
2026-09-18
The Court of Appeal has announced that it will deliver its order on September 30 regarding the writ petition filedContinue Reading
New wild cat species identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say
2026-09-18
For the first time in a century, researchers say they’ve identified a new species of wild cat previously unknown toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka storm into Asian Games semi‑finals with dominant win over Malaysia
2026-09-18
Sri Lanka cruised into the semi‑finals of the Asian Games women’s cricket competition with a commanding 86‑run victory over MalaysiaContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate falls to Rs. 334–336
2026-09-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), comparedContinue Reading
Govt launches “Diviyata Saviyak” Housing Programme to safeguard children
2026-09-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that safeguarding the lives of children, the nation’s most precious asset, is a fundamentalContinue Reading
Top official arrested at Immigration Department
2026-09-18
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, accused of assistingContinue Reading
Katharine Smart embarks on record‑breaking walk across Sri Lanka
2026-09-18
Katharine Smart has set out on a daring mission to establish a Guinness World Record as the fastest woman toContinue Reading
Sanga questions Sri Lanka’s Selection & Decision-Making after England Defeat
2026-09-18
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has questioned the national team’s selection decisions, consistency and fitness following another comprehensive defeatContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga to retire after 2036 Olympics
2026-09-18
Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga says he intends to retire after the 2036 Olympic Games in India. “I willContinue Reading
Government to mark two years with mass rally in Akurassa
2026-09-18
The National People’s Power (NPP) government will mark its second anniversary in power with a major rally in Akurassa onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Railways launches online ticketing system “Pravesha”
2026-09-18
Sri Lanka Railways has introduced a new digital ticketing platform, enabling passengers to purchase train tickets online for the firstContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-09-18
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya DistrictsContinue Reading
UK MP launches petition calling for direct flights between London & Jaffna
2026-09-17
British Labour MP Gareth Thomas has launched a petition calling for direct flights between London and Jaffna International Airport toContinue Reading
Rs. 35 Million Toyota SUV Frozen Under Money Laundering Act
2026-09-17
The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division has issued a 14-day freezing order on a Toyota SUV valued at approximately Rs.Continue Reading
Navy seizes 1,400 sea cucumbers, arrests seven in Mannar and Jaffna
2026-09-17
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 1,400 sea cucumbers and three boats while arresting seven suspects during two separate operationsContinue Reading
Rs. 170 million nursing quarters to be built at Vavuniya hospital
2026-09-17
A four-storey residential complex for 48 nursing staff will be constructed at the Vavuniya District General Hospital at a costContinue Reading
Opposition and civil society leaders sign joint statement against 22A
2026-09-17
Opposition political party leaders and civil society representatives have signed a joint statement opposing the proposed 22nd Amendment to theContinue Reading
Pakistan Reintroduces Fuel-Saving Measures; Shops to Close Early, Official Fuel Allowances Cut by 50%
2026-09-17
Pakistan has reintroduced fuel conservation and austerity measures, including early closing hours for shops and markets, a 50% reduction inContinue Reading