Leopard rescued from snare in Kotagala, receiving treatment
2026-08-06
A leopard caught in a wire snare at Stoneycliff Estate, Kotagala has been rescued and is currently receiving treatment atContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops to Rs. 339
2026-08-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06), comparedContinue Reading
Shakib Al Hasan’s house attacked in Bangladesh while playing LPL
2026-08-06
Former Bangladesh cricket captain and former Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan’s house in Magura was attacked on Wednesday, justContinue Reading
India urges Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council elections at the earliest
2026-08-06
India has called on Sri Lanka to hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections at the earliest, while also urging the fullContinue Reading
Why blocking websites alone won’t curb Sri Lanka’s online gambling market
2026-08-06
By Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa Sri Lanka has moved to shut the front door on the offshore betting industry, blocking twoContinue Reading
FIFA backs Infantino but apologises over World Cup investment plan
2026-08-06
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the “full support” of senior directors on Wednesday but world football’s governing body apologisedContinue Reading
Navy launches rescue after Indian fishing vessel accident near Delft Island
2026-08-06
The Sri Lanka Navy has launched a rescue operation after an Indian fishing vessel engaged in illegal fishing activities offContinue Reading
Two suspects arrested over Demtagoda shooting
2026-08-06
Borella Police have arrested two suspects, including a 23‑year‑old resident of Borella, in connection with an attempted shooting murder inContinue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga tops World Rankings: First Sri Lankan No.1 in men’s javelin
2026-08-06
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga has risen to World No. 1 in the men’s javelin throw with 1,354 ranking points. HeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records over 88,000 dengue cases in 2026
2026-08-06
Sri Lanka has reported 88,088 dengue cases so far this year, with infections surging sharply in June and July, accordingContinue Reading
Woman protests road negligence after husband injured in excavation pit fall
2026-08-06
Video footage has emerged of a woman accusing road development authorities of failing to place safety barriers around a roadContinue Reading
Meta apologises to India for restricting PM Modi’s post
2026-08-06
A top Meta executive on Wednesday apologised to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on behalf of his company for “restricting” PrimeContinue Reading
Pakistan restricts international media reporting
2026-08-06
Pakistani authorities have imposed severe new restrictions on international media, including barring them from reporting in most of the country,Continue Reading
Southwest Monsoon intensifies: Heavy rains, strong winds forecast
2026-08-06
The prevailing rainy and windy conditions over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka are expected to intensify from today (06)Continue Reading
Abdul El-Sayed wins key Democratic race despite millions spent by pro-Israel groups
2026-08-06
Progressive public health advocate Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, defeating Congresswoman HaleyContinue Reading
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
2026-08-06
Pakistan defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test in Port of Spain to level the two-matchContinue Reading
Metro bus fleet to expand to 500 by 2029: Deputy Minsiter
2026-08-05
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena says the Government plans to expand the Metro bus fleet toContinue Reading
CAA conducts 471 pharmacy raids in 2026, fines exceed Rs. 2.2 million
2026-08-05
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has conducted a total of 471 special pharmacy raids islandwide this year asContinue Reading