Sri Lanka dengue cases top 90,000 in 2026
2026-08-11
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surged past 90,000 this year, with the latest surveillance data showing 90,306 infections reportedContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 339
2026-08-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (11), comparedContinue Reading
World Elephant Day: Sri Lanka gazettes new elephant corridors to ease conflict
2026-08-11
On the eve of World Elephant Day, the Ministry of Environment has reaffirmed its commitment to a permanent, scientific, andContinue Reading
Grama Niladhari strike enters second day island‑wide
2026-08-11
Strike action by Grama Niladharis is underway in several areas for the second consecutive day, with officers across the islandContinue Reading
Passport issuance resumes as Immigration system restored
2026-08-11
The sudden breakdown in the computer system of the Department of Immigration and Emigration that occurred this morning has beenContinue Reading
Mano Ganesan questions ‘selective enforcement’ after Sagara Kariyawasam arrest
2026-08-11
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan has raised concerns over what he described as selective enforcement of theContinue Reading
University of Colombo student files Rs. 5m compensation case over alleged exam irregularities
2026-08-11
A higher diploma student has filed a compensation case before the Nugegoda District Court against the University of Colombo administration,Continue Reading
President to meet BASL on judicial retirement age proposal
2026-08-11
A special discussion is scheduled to take place tomorrow (12) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Bar Association ofContinue Reading
More than 100 killed as strong earthquake strikes western Colombia
2026-08-11
More than 100 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday (Aug 10), toppling buildings, damagingContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-11
Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (11). Continue Reading
Property damage from recent prison unrest exceeds Rs. 255 million
2026-08-10
Property damage from recent unrest at five prisons has been estimated at more than Rs. 255 million, with the Negombo,Continue Reading
Police release details of Malaysia arrest of wanted organised crime suspect
2026-08-10
Police have released details of the arrest in Malaysia of an organised crime suspect wanted in Sri Lanka under RedContinue Reading
Powerful earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia
2026-08-10
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday in western Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with tremors feltContinue Reading
Malinga’s Test debut recalled as cricket returns to Darwin after 22 years
2026-08-10
Test cricket is set to return to Darwin on Thursday, 22 years after Sri Lanka’s Test against Australia at theContinue Reading
Lagalla water project nearing completion, to benefit 6,500 families
2026-08-10
A long-delayed water supply project in Lagalla is nearing completion and is expected to provide drinking water to more thanContinue Reading
Cardinal opposes death penalty, backs justice for Easter Sunday victims
2026-08-10
Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has said the Catholic Church does not support the imposition of the death penalty, whileContinue Reading
SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam released on bail
2026-08-10
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam, who was arrested by the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB)Continue Reading
Death penalty for drug offences discussed at ‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operations Council
2026-08-10
The government is considering the death penalty for drug-related offences as part of a tougher response to the growing threatContinue Reading