School trip bus loses wheel on expressway
2026-09-18
A bus carrying schoolchildren on a trip reportedly lost a wheel while travelling on an expressway. The incident was capturedContinue Reading
Trapped Leopard Breaks Free, Attacks Veterinarian During Rescue Attempt
2026-09-18
A wildlife veterinarian sustained minor injuries after being attacked by a Sri Lankan leopard that escaped from a wire snareContinue Reading
Foreign diplomats begin three-day tourism study tour in Eastern Province
2026-09-18
Heads of foreign diplomatic missions based in Colombo began a three-day tourism development study tour of the Eastern Province onContinue Reading
Court of Appeal to announce decision on Sallay’s writ petition on Nov. 27
2026-09-18
The Court of Appeal will announce on Nov. 27 whether it will grant leave to proceed with a writ petitionContinue Reading
Deputy Minister thanks railway staff for maintaining services during strike
2026-09-18
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena has thanked railway officers and employees who continued working during the ongoingContinue Reading
IGP ordered to probe whether Weerawansa’s remarks amount to contempt of court
2026-09-18
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama has directed the Inspector General of Police to investigate whether a statement made byContinue Reading
Traffic restrictions on Chilaw-Kurunegala road tomorrow
2026-09-18
Traffic movement on the Chilaw-Kurunegala main road will be restricted tomorrow (19) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. due toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry Issues Statement on Anojan’s Saudi Arabia Case
2026-09-18
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is closely monitoring the case of Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan nationalContinue Reading
Wattala man fined Rs. 42,000 for distributing fruit drinks with false labels
2026-09-18
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has ordered a fine of Rs. 42,000 on a man from Wattala who was found guiltyContinue Reading
Locally built floating solar plant to save Sri Lanka USD 3 Million annually
2026-09-18
The 5 MW “Diyajanani” Floating Solar Power Plant, constructed on the Ibbankatuwa Tank in Dambulla under the Government’s national sustainableContinue Reading
Met Department warns of rough seas for multi‑day boats
2026-09-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for multi‑day boats in the BayContinue Reading
India extends financial assistance for Nagapattinam–Kankesanthurai ferry service
2026-09-18
The Government of India has extended financial assistance for the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai for another year,Continue Reading
Seat belt law on expressways enforced from midnight
2026-09-18
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that wearing seat belts will become compulsory for all passengers traveling inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy rescues harbour pilot fallen overboard at Colombo Port
2026-09-18
The Sri Lanka Navy rescued a harbour pilot who fell overboard while attempting to board a merchant vessel near theContinue Reading
David Myers assumes role as Deputy Chief of Mission at US Embassy Sri Lanka
2026-09-18
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka announced that David Myers has assumed duties as the new Deputy Chief of MissionContinue Reading
SriLankan Aviation College marks airline’s 47th anniversary with Special Skyline Stories Edition
2026-09-18
SriLankan Aviation College celebrated the 47th anniversary of SriLankan Airlines with a special edition of its aviation talk series, TheContinue Reading
Former President Ranil says J. R. Jayewardene’s 17‑year revolution transformed SL
2026-09-18
Former President and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the 17‑year revolution launched by Sri Lanka’s firstContinue Reading
Indian Govt Invitation, Buddhist Ceremony Cited in Namal’s Bail Application
2026-09-18
An invitation from the Indian government and a scheduled Buddhist religious ceremony were among the grounds presented by lawyers representingContinue Reading