Children’s safety urged as kite‑flying accidents rise
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Health has issued a strong warning to parents and the public following a surge in accidents linkedContinue Reading
Tilko Blue Ocean signs BOI agreement for Jaffna’s tallest building
2026-08-17
Tilko Blue Ocean Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) toContinue Reading
Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital upgrades facilities under Rs. 134 Million project
2026-08-17
A series of renovated units and upgraded infrastructure facilities at the Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital were officially commissioned for patientContinue Reading
Handunneththi vows to transform Sri Lanka into “Australia‑like Nation”
2026-08-17
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi pledged that Sri Lanka will be transformed into a nation with freedom,Continue Reading
Netball Secretary blames coach, senior players for team discord
2026-08-17
Sri Lanka Netball Secretary Damayanthi Jayatilaka has alleged that internal rifts and poor conduct within the national squad cost theContinue Reading
70% of Cyclone Ditwah relief funds still unspent
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Defence has directed District Secretaries to expedite the release of disaster relief allocations, after it was revealedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s hosting of Women’s Champions Trophy faces ICC uncertainty
2026-08-17
Doubts are mounting over Sri Lanka’s ability to stage the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in February 2027, as theContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-17
Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (17), according toContinue Reading
Vietnam Airlines launches Direct Ho Chi Minh City-Colombo Flights
2026-08-17
Vietnam Airlines has commenced direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, operating three weekly services to Bandaranaike InternationalContinue Reading
12-year-old boy dies after falling from 14-storey apartment in Colombo
2026-08-17
A 12-year-old boy has died after falling from a 14-storey apartment building in Colombo 09, Police said. According to preliminaryContinue Reading
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season
2026-08-17
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from professional football at the endContinue Reading
10 Passengers Rescued After Boat Accident Near Nagadeepa
2026-08-16
10 passengers have been rescued after a boat travelling from Kurikattuwan Jetty in Jaffna to Delft Island met with anContinue Reading
NLDB records Rs. 300 million net profit in first six months
2026-08-16
The National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) has recorded a net profit of Rs. 300 million during the first six monthsContinue Reading
Heat alert issued for 7 districts
2026-08-16
The heat index is expected to rise to the “Caution” level in parts of seven districts during the daytime, accordingContinue Reading
Gamunu Wijeratne lodges CID complaint over alleged social media insults
2026-08-16
Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association chairman Gamunu Wijeratne has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over whatContinue Reading
Government Approval Drops to 50% as Economic Outlook Weakens: Verité Poll
2026-08-16
The Sri Lankan government’s approval rating has fallen to 50%, while public confidence in the country’s economic outlook has weakenedContinue Reading
Police warn of new online scam targeting hardware item buyers
2026-08-16
Police have warned the public, particularly those in the construction sector and people purchasing goods online, about a new scamContinue Reading
Prime Minister attends 76th Bellanwila Esala Perahera
2026-08-16
Bellanwila Esala Perahera, A Living Religious and Cultural Heritage — Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya — Prime Minister Dr. HariniContinue Reading