Suspect arrested over attempt to sell casket made of tusk and sandalwood
2026-06-09
A man was taken into custody in Nittambuwa after wildlife officers intercepted his attempt to sell a casket crafted fromContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-09
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy andContinue Reading
West Indies announce T20I squad for Sri Lanka series
2026-06-09
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the 15-member squad for the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, scheduled forContinue Reading
Signal raises alarm over UK plans to scan devices for explicit content
2026-06-09
Signal, a privacy-focused encrypted messaging platform, has criticised proposed UK measures aimed at protecting children online, warning that the plansContinue Reading
Judgment due today in Sarana Gunawardena corruption cases
2026-06-09
The Colombo High Court is scheduled to deliver judgment today (09) in four corruption cases filed by the Commission toContinue Reading
England captain Ben Stokes investigated over nightclub incident
2026-06-09
England cricket captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket BoardContinue Reading
Sri Lanka CERT warns of WhatsApp, Telegram scams impersonating senior police officers
2026-06-09
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public about a growing scam in which fraudsters impersonateContinue Reading
Sri Lanka rise from FIFA rank 205 to 187: Almutairi urges patience after Bhutan win
2026-06-09
Sri Lanka football head coach Abdulla Almutairi says the national team’s rise from 205th to 187th in the FIFA rankingsContinue Reading
1,500 school athletes receive nutrition allowance under Kreeda Shakthi programme
2026-06-08
A total of 1,500 talented school athletes have been selected to receive monthly nutrition allowances under the Government’s Kreeda ShakthiContinue Reading
Tharushi Abhisheka’s gold marks a milestone in Sri Lankan athletics
2026-06-08
Sri Lankan middle-distance runner Tharushi Abhisheka recently won the gold medal in the women’s 1500m event at the 22nd AsianContinue Reading
Navy rescues three fishermen, tows stranded trawler to safety
2026-06-08
The Sri Lanka Navy rescued three fishermen and their stranded fishing trawler in northern waters after adverse weather conditions leftContinue Reading
Namal accuses government of weakening intelligence services
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of weakening the country’s intelligence services byContinue Reading
Ten injured in Southern Expressway bus accident near Pinnaduwa
2026-06-08
At least 10 people were injured after a bus travelling on the Southern Expressway crashed near the Pinnaduwa interchange onContinue Reading
Grade 5 scholarship exam : Date announced
2026-06-08
The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on Aug. 9, 2026.Continue Reading
GCE A/L Exam 2026 : Timetable released
2026-06-08
The Department of Examinations has released the timetable for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination, scheduled toContinue Reading
Pinnawala to be developed as elephant research and breeding centre
2026-06-08
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is set to play a larger role in elephant conservation, with plans underway to develop theContinue Reading
What’s in New Tax Amendments? Key Highlights from KPMG
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka has enacted the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026, introducing higher capital gains tax rates, expandedContinue Reading
Iran halts strikes on Israel but issues Lebanon warning
2026-06-08
Iran said it has suspended military operations against Israel but warned it would resume them if strikes continue, including inContinue Reading
