Sri Lanka face major selection headache as Nissanka, Mendis struggle for India Tests
2026-08-08
Sri Lanka are facing a major selection headache ahead of the two-match Test series against India, with key batters PathumContinue Reading
2026 A/L Examination begins Monday : Notice for Students
2026-08-08
The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will commence on Monday, August 10 and continue until September 5, with arrangements finalisedContinue Reading
Strong wind advisory issued for five provinces and Trincomalee
2026-08-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for strong winds affecting five provinces and the Trincomalee District dueContinue Reading
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam on Sunday: Key instructions to Students & Parents
2026-08-08
The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on Sunday (Aug. 9), with arrangements in place to conduct theContinue Reading
Free entry announced for LPL 2026 Final between Galle and Jaffna
2026-08-08
Cricket fans will be able to watch the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 Final between the Galle Gallants and JaffnaContinue Reading
Six arrested with weapons, suspected drug money in Ratmalana
2026-08-08
Six suspects have been arrested with several weapons, a locally manufactured hand grenade and Rs. 300,000 in suspected drug proceedsContinue Reading
Award-Winning Actress Rosamund Pike to Visit Sri Lanka
2026-08-08
Award-winning British actor and Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Ambassador Rosamund Pike is visiting Sri Lanka as the country enters theContinue Reading
Three more arrested over fatal Wattala birthday party shooting
2026-08-08
Three more suspects, including the alleged gunman, have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at a birthday partyContinue Reading
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds in several areas today
2026-08-08
The Department of Meteorology has forecast fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm in parts of the country today, while strongContinue Reading
Fuel allowance revision led to increase in MPs’ earnings, not salaries: Deputy Minister
2026-08-08
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera said that the salaries of Members of Parliament have not been increased, clarifyingContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia, Turkey & Pakistan sign ‘Mecca Joint Defence Pact’
2026-08-08
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have signed a trilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening military and security cooperation,Continue Reading
Quick-thinking lorry driver shields man from wild elephant (Video)
2026-08-08
A lorry driver appeared to help protect a man after spotting a wild elephant walking along a roadside in aContinue Reading
Mobile Number Portability will not launch in September, clarification issued
2026-08-07
The Government has clarified that the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service will not be launched in September, correcting media reportsContinue Reading
Deputy Minister provides update on key railway projects
2026-08-07
The Railway Department is moving ahead with several major infrastructure projects, including the proposed extension of the Kelani Valley (KV)Continue Reading
Central Expressway’s Kadawatha-Mirigama section surpasses 53% completion
2026-08-07
Construction of the Kadawatha-Mirigama section of the Central Expressway has exceeded 53% completion, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and UrbanContinue Reading
Justice Minister’s special message to inmates and families amid prison unrest
2026-08-07
Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has urged inmates not to be influenced by individuals with ulterior motives whoContinue Reading
Shani Abeysekara promoted as DIG
2026-08-07
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara was officially promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)Continue Reading
Sri Lankan dairy farmers to receive specialised training in India
2026-08-07
Nineteen dairy farmers from across Sri Lanka have been selected to participate in a specialised training programme in India aimedContinue Reading