Urgent warning issued for fishers as seas turn very rough from Matara to Pottuvil
2026-08-09
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued an urgent advisory warning small and one-day fishing vessels not toContinue Reading
Govt briefs ACJU on judiciary & prison reforms
2026-08-09
A Government delegation led by Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara met with representatives of the All Ceylon JamiyyathulContinue Reading
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan, Netanyahu says
2026-08-09
Israel has rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza and will not withdraw its forces from the territoryContinue Reading
Indigenous Peoples Bill sent to Cabinet; discussions to begin this week – PM
2026-08-09
The government has submitted the long-awaited Indigenous Peoples Bill to the Cabinet, with discussions on the proposed legislation expected toContinue Reading
Applications called for training in eight para-medical fields
2026-08-09
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that applications are being called for training programmes in eight fields under the para-medicalContinue Reading
Ashwin says Sri Lanka’s spin attack lacks the Herath factor
2026-08-09
Former India off-spinner R. Ashwin says Sri Lanka’s spin stocks have depleted since the retirement of Rangana Herath, leaving theContinue Reading
3 motorcycle dealers fined over prices & sales above authorised agent rate
2026-08-09
Three motorcycle dealers in Hettipola have been fined after legal action was taken over the failure to display prices and,Continue Reading
Private hospital fined Rs. 520,000 for expired medical supplies, overcharging
2026-08-09
A private hospital in Kegalle has been fined Rs. 520,000 after being found guilty of overcharging for a blood testContinue Reading
Court of Appeal blocks removal or export of two luxury vehicles in BOI company dispute
2026-08-09
The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order preventing a Board of Investment (BOI)-licensed company from removing, exporting, sellingContinue Reading
Govt plans to present 22nd Amendment on judges’ retirement age to Parliament on August 18
2026-08-09
The Government is planning to present the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which seeks to increase the retirement agesContinue Reading
CAA raids unlicensed canned fish factory in Pannala, seizes stock worth Rs. 1.5 million
2026-08-09
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a canned fish manufacturing facility in Elabadagama, Pannala, which was allegedly operating withoutContinue Reading
Grama Niladharis to launch two-day islandwide sick leave campaign
2026-08-09
Grama Niladharis have decided to report sick leave and refrain from reporting for duty tomorrow (10) and Tuesday (11) overContinue Reading
Jetstar, Qatar Airways planes narrowly avoid collision at Sydney Airport
2026-08-09
A Jetstar passenger aircraft and a Qatar Airways plane narrowly avoided a collision at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning, promptingContinue Reading
Principals clash publicly after thrilling ‘Battle of Golden Queens’ ends in controversy
2026-08-09
The third “Battle of Golden Queens” between Princess of Wales’ College and Yashodara Vidyalaya ended in controversy on Saturday (08),Continue Reading
Namal accuses Government of shifting blame to opposition over its failures
2026-08-09
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the Government of suppressing opposition political forces, civil organisations, voluntary groupsContinue Reading
Surfing trip ends in Tragedy for 21-year-old Tourist in Weligama
2026-08-09
A 21-year-old Tunisian tourist has died after being swept away while surfing off Weligama. Police said the tourist was surfingContinue Reading
Northern Coconut Triangle: Mullaitivu growers get Rs. 22.7m in subsidies
2026-08-09
A total of 515 coconut growers in the Mullaitivu District have received Rs. 22.7 million in subsidies, along with 3,000Continue Reading
Man arrested in Mirihana for printing counterfeit currency notes
2026-08-09
A man has been arrested for allegedly printing counterfeit currency notes, the police said. The suspect was arrested during aContinue Reading