Weather Alert: Heavy rainfall of up to 150 mm and severe lightning forecast
2026-10-13
The Department of Meteorology has issued heavy rainfall and severe lightning advisories for several parts of Sri Lanka today (13),Continue Reading
Australia stops traveller carrying unusual souvenirs from Sri Lanka over biosecurity concerns
2026-10-13
Australian biosecurity authorities have stopped a traveller returning from Sri Lanka from bringing elephant dung fridge magnets into the country,Continue Reading
“This will create doubts in other batters too”: Mathews questions selectors over Lahiru Udara’s omission
2026-10-13
Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has expressed shock over the decision to leave opening batter Lahiru Udara out ofContinue Reading
Son of ‘Middeniya Kajja’ arrested with foreign-made firearm
2026-10-13
The son of ‘Middeniya Kajja’ has been arrested with a foreign-manufactured firearm in Weeraketiya during a raid conducted by officersContinue Reading
Yala National Park Zones 1 and 2 to reopen on October 16
2026-10-13
Zones 1 and 2 of the Yala National Park, which were temporarily closed due to severe dry weather conditions, willContinue Reading
Hanwella Amusement Park Company fined Rs. 500,000 over bottled water price
2026-10-13
A private company linked to an amusement park in Hanwella has been fined Rs. 500,000 by the Avissawella Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
7% growth : India leads major economies in IMF’s 2026 projections
2026-10-13
India is projected to remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2026, with economic growth of 7.0%, according to the InternationalContinue Reading
Court orders verification of Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s reported open-heart surgery
2026-10-13
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (13) ordered prison officials to immediately verify claims that former First Lady Shiranthi RajapaksaContinue Reading
Foreign Minister to lead Sri Lankan delegation to 7th CICA Summit in Azerbaijan
2026-10-13
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will lead the Sri Lankan delegation to the 7th SummitContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-10-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13), compared toContinue Reading
Sajith calls for legal reforms to protect dignity of all clergy
2026-10-13
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for immediate amendments to existing laws and regulations to safeguard the dignity of religiousContinue Reading
Sri Lanka drop Lahiru Udara despite recent 188; only specialist opener Pathum Nissanka doubtful
2026-10-13
Sri Lanka’s decision to leave out opening batter Lahiru Udara from the Test squad has raised questions over the team’sContinue Reading
Relief for rooftop solar users? President reveals plans for battery concessions
2026-10-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government is considering introducing concessions for domestic rooftop solar users to encourage the installationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka squad for Pakistan Test Series announced
2026-10-13
Anjala Bandara has received his maiden Test call-up after being named in Sri Lanka’s 15-member team for the two-match TestContinue Reading
Low-Pressure Area : Met Dept warns of rough seas, strong winds
2026-10-13
The Department of Meteorology has warned that a low-pressure area may develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal today (13),Continue Reading
Amnesty International warns Pakistan against using emergency rule to crack down on human rights
2026-10-13
Amnesty International has warned Pakistani authorities against using the declaration of a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province asContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested over alleged extortion racket targeting Colombo Port City investors
2026-10-13
A Chinese national has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over allegations of operating an extortion racket targetingContinue Reading
GTF congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize, recalls her calls for Sri Lanka war crimes probe
2026-10-13
The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has congratulated former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on whatContinue Reading