Nanda Malini’s funeral arrangements announced
2026-08-20
The remains of veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini will be kept at her residence on Wijayaba Mawatha, Nawala, fromContinue Reading
Rs. 153mn mammography machine to boost breast cancer detection in Anuradhapura
2026-08-20
A state-of-the-art mammography machine valued at Rs. 153 million has been provided to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital to expand earlyContinue Reading
Alleged Port City yacht alcohol party: Sail Lanka issues clarification
2026-08-20
Sail Lanka Charter Private Limited (SLC) has denied any involvement in the alleged sale or distribution of alcohol without aContinue Reading
Oil prices rise amid Trump warning, UAE moves against Iran
2026-08-20
Crude oil prices have risen in global markets amid heightened tensions over Iran, following a warning by U.S. President DonaldContinue Reading
High wave advisory issued for coastal areas from Chilaw to Pottuvil
2026-08-20
The Department of Meteorology has issued a high wave advisory for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Galle,Continue Reading
Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament
2026-08-20
The Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament today (20) without a vote followingContinue Reading
Veteran Sri Lankan Singer Nanda Malini Passes Away at 82
2026-08-20
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini has passed away at the age of 82 at her residence in Nawala. NandaContinue Reading
Police warn of immediate arrest for pointing laser beams at elephants during Esala Perahera
2026-08-20
People who point laser beams at elephants taking part in the Kandy Esala Perahera will be arrested immediately, Central ProvinceContinue Reading
Two Sri Lankan Icons Unite: Sangakkara Becomes Vogue Jewellers Brand Ambassador
2026-08-20
Vogue Jewellers, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and internationally recognised jewellers, has announced cricketing legend and globally respected SriContinue Reading
Declining trend in boys remaining in school beyond 16 : PM
2026-08-20
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today raised concerns over a declining trend in boys remaining in education beyond age 16, sayingContinue Reading
Shashi Weerawansa released on bail pending Supreme Court appeal
2026-08-20
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court ordered the release of Shashi Weerawansa on bail after she appeared in court in connectionContinue Reading
Indian School Principal Stabbed 27 Times; Two Students Arrested
2026-08-20
Police in India’s Telangana state have arrested two students over the killing of a 48-year-old school principal who was foundContinue Reading
Hormuz Closure: 14 Lamborghinis Rerouted via Sri Lanka
2026-08-20
Fourteen Lamborghini luxury vehicles have reportedly arrived at Hambantota Port by sea and are being transported to Bandaranaike International AirportContinue Reading
PM rejects claims of delay in teachers’ salaries
2026-08-20
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today rejected claims that teachers would not receive their salaries this month, while also announcing stepsContinue Reading
108 Raids, 84 Businesses Flagged in Cosmetics and Footwear Crackdown
2026-08-20
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken goods worth nearly Rs. 1.5 million into its custody following 108 raids targetingContinue Reading
New Trains Coming: Govt Reveals Railway Upgrade Plan
2026-08-20
The government is moving ahead with plans to acquire new trains and locomotives while upgrading sections of Sri Lanka’s railwayContinue Reading
BASL “Threat” Claim Sparks Heated Exchange in Parliament
2026-08-20
Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has questioned the Bar Association of Sri Lanka’s (BASL) characterization of viewsContinue Reading
Shortage of drug used in cancer care to be resolved within a week: Health Minister
2026-08-20
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has acknowledged a shortage of Filgrastim injections at government hospitals and assured Parliament that steps areContinue Reading