Free Foot and Mouth Disease vaccinations launched for livestock
2026-08-22
A national free vaccination programme has been launched to protect cattle, buffaloes and goats from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)Continue Reading
Mahatma Gandhi’s 688 handwritten reflections sold for Rs 16.2 crore at Mumbai auction
2026-08-22
At an auction in Mumbai, a rare collection of Mahatma Gandhi’s handwritten notes was sold for Rs 16.2 crore, settingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Media XI Clinch Friendly Against India Media XI
2026-08-22
The Sri Lanka Cricket Media Team secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over the India Cricket Media Team in a friendlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka bids farewell to Nanda Malini today
2026-08-22
The final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Dr. Nanda Malini will be held at the Borella General Cemetery todayContinue Reading
157 treated for eye injuries after Jaffna temple festival, Police seize high-powered lamps – Report
2026-08-22
At least 157 people, including 55 children, have been treated at Jaffna Teaching Hospital after developing painful eye problems followingContinue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga wins Lausanne javelin title
2026-08-22
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga secured first place in the men’s javelin throw at the 2026 Diamond League meet in Lausanne,Continue Reading
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
2026-08-22
Donald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American territory” on Friday, as the US continues its military blockade ofContinue Reading
Rain in Several Areas as Strong Winds Sweep Parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-22
Several spells of showers are expected in parts of Sri Lanka on Saturday (22), while fairly strong winds of upContinue Reading
Sri Lanka issues wanted notice for 3 Chinese Nationals
2026-08-22
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to locate three Chinese nationals wanted in connection with the kidnapping and murderContinue Reading
FIFA hands Argentina stars massive bans after World Cup Final Brawl
2026-08-22
FIFA has handed lengthy suspensions and fines to several Argentina players following the post-match altercation after their defeat to SpainContinue Reading
Sallay’s wife makes fresh appeal to president not to extend detention order
2026-08-21
The wife of former State Intelligence Service Director Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Suresh Sallay has made a fresh appeal to PresidentContinue Reading
Sri Lankan pineapples enter Pakistan market for first time
2026-08-21
Sri Lanka has exported its first consignment of fresh pineapples to Pakistan, marking a new milestone in the country’s agriculturalContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over Rs. 24 million gold, cash theft in Mount Lavinia
2026-08-21
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of gold jewellery and cash worth Rs. 24,000,000 from aContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa gives six-hour statement to FCID
2026-08-21
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (21) after providingContinue Reading
Warm weather advisory issued for several areas tomorrow
2026-08-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for the Eastern province and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, MonaragalaContinue Reading
President orders action before reservoirs run dry amid dry weather forecast
2026-08-21
A meeting of the Special Cabinet Sub-Committee and Officials’ Committee appointed to address the impacts of the El Nino climateContinue Reading
1,749 killed in road accidents in Sri Lanka so far this year
2026-08-21
A total of 1,654 fatal road accidents have been reported from the beginning of the year to Aug. 20, claimingContinue Reading