26 yr old son arrested after killing parents in Embilipitiya
2026-07-14
A married couple from Kiralawelketuwa, Embilipitiya, were brutally killed last night (13) when their son attacked them with a sharpContinue Reading
STF Sergeant who died chasing sand smugglers promoted posthumously
2026-07-14
Police Sergeant D.G. Ranasinghe (No. 67763) has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Sub‑Inspector of Police following his deathContinue Reading
Israel sought to recruit Ahmadinejad in failed plan for regime change in Iran : NYT
2026-07-14
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has forcefully denied explosive claims that Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad attempted to recruit him asContinue Reading
Judicial Service Association writes to President against retirement age extension
2026-07-14
The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka has formally opposed proposals to extend the constitutionally established retirement age of judges.Continue Reading
“No Racism”: Why have six Tamil and Muslim parties come together?
2026-07-14
Six Tamil and Muslim political parties have come together to form a common political platform aimed at jointly advocating forContinue Reading
Bad Hair Day for Smugglers: Navy seizes 5,386 Shampoo Packets
2026-07-14
The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered a consignment of smuggled shampoo packets during a search operation at Urumalei beach inContinue Reading
UNDP hands over Rs. 240 Mn worth of advanced lab equipment
2026-07-14
The Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has handed over advanced laboratory equipment worthContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 341
2026-07-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14), compared toContinue Reading
Shaheen Afridi to play LPL after Pakistan Test Squad omission
2026-07-14
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been confirmed as a Kandy Royals player for the 2026 Lanka Premier LeagueContinue Reading
Sri Lanka bans imports of goods produced with forced labour
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka has formally banned the import of goods produced using forced labour, effective July 10, 2026, in a moveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to test plans for passenger‑carrying drone service
2026-07-14
The Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to test a drone aircraft service capable of carrying passengers in Sri Lanka.Continue Reading
Public urged to stop feeding stray dogs as Rabies Elimination Plan targets 2030
2026-07-14
Director General of the Department of Animal Production and Health, Dr. Sanjika Perera, has called on the public to takeContinue Reading
Specialist warns HIV cases on the rise in Sri Lanka
2026-07-14
Community Specialist Doctor Sathya Herath has cautioned that the number of patients reported with HIV infection in Sri Lanka isContinue Reading
Sanjeeva Ranatunga stars as Media XI Beat San Francisco Bay XI at NCC
2026-07-14
The Sri Lanka Cricket Invitational Media XI defeated the touring San Francisco Bay Select XI by 14 runs in theContinue Reading
Ex-prisoner reveals harrowing life inside Sri Lanka’s prisons
2026-07-14
Retired Major and Attorney-at-Law Ajith Prasanna has spoken publicly for the first time about his three-and-a-half years in prison, describingContinue Reading
Philippine woman’s Sri Lanka trip ends in Rs. 61.8 Mn drug bust
2026-07-14
A Philippine national has been arrested at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport with a stock of Kush drugs valued atContinue Reading
Naadhagama UK makes history with record-breaking attendance
2026-07-14
The first‑ever Naadhagama UK Edition has made history, drawing an audience of around 2,500 people and ranking among the largestContinue Reading
Why an English referee can’t officiate if Argentina reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
2026-07-14
Argentina are back in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Lionel Messi’s side is two games away from another title. ButContinue Reading