Final turbine shipment arrives for Mannar’s 50 MW HayWind wind power project
2026-07-05
The final shipment of turbines for the 50 MW HayWind Wind Power Plant under construction in Mannar has arrived atContinue Reading
Player dies after collapsing at crease during Beruwala cricket match
2026-07-05
A 46-year-old man died after collapsing while batting during a cricket carnival organised by an old boys’ association of aContinue Reading
BASL President says some media distorted views expressed at judges’ retirement age forum
2026-07-05
The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, Rajiv Amarasuriya, says he was “surprised and disappointed” by what heContinue Reading
EU to mandate 5 new safety features in all new cars from July 7
2026-07-05
All new passenger cars and vans sold in the European Union will be required to include a range of advancedContinue Reading
“Full of fools” : Dayasiri takes swipe at Facebook users
2026-07-05
Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara says he does not use Facebook because he believes it is “full of fools” and isContinue Reading
Woman arrested with protected wildlife parts in Gampaha
2026-07-05
A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in Kalagedihena, Gampaha for allegedly possessing protected wildlife parts for sale, the Department ofContinue Reading
Negombo Prison unrest: Women, male inmates climb rooftops in protest (Video)
2026-07-05
Two inmates were killed and 35 others injured following a clash between two groups of inmates at Negombo Prison thisContinue Reading
Two inmates killed, over 30 injured in Negombo Prison clash
2026-07-05
Two inmates were killed and more than 30 others injured following a clash between two groups inside Negombo Prison today.Continue Reading
Bus fare hike takes effect tomorrow: LPBOA raises calculation concerns
2026-07-05
The revised bus fare structure will come into effect from tomorrow (July 6) following an announcement by the National TransportContinue Reading
Clash reported in Negombo prison: 20 detainees hospitalised
2026-07-05
Twenty detainees were admitted to hospital after a clash broke out between two groups inside Negombo Prison. The incident occurredContinue Reading
57 families in Passara to receive new homes under Indian Housing Project
2026-07-05
Construction has begun on 57 new houses in Kanaweralla, Passara, under Phase IV of the Indian Housing Project, which aimsContinue Reading
Pakistan Defence Secretary meets Sri Lanka Deputy Defence Minister
2026-07-05
Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Ali, paid a courtesyContinue Reading
CPC to set up first fuel station on Delft Island
2026-07-05
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says steps have been taken to establish the first-ever fuel station on Delft Island. TheContinue Reading
Namal criticises remarks on military, calls them disrespectful to war veterans
2026-07-05
MP Namal Rajapaksa has criticised recent remarks describing military medals as “a piece of metal”, saying such comments undermine theContinue Reading
High risk wind alert for 12 districts
2026-07-05
Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Central, Northern, and Northcentral provinces and in Rathnapura,Continue Reading
Ranil visits Wijeyadasa; says no one could interfere in ‘Harak Kata’ case – Report
2026-07-05
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the residence of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe this week, following the arrest of Rajapakshe’sContinue Reading
Trump touts SAVE America Act during Salute to America 250 speech
2026-07-05
President Trump highlighted the potential approval of the SAVE America Act during his Salute to America 250 speech, stating hisContinue Reading
Youth arrested with duty-free cigarettes, imported liquor
2026-07-05
A 27-year-old man was arrested in the Hunupitiya area of Kiribathgoda on suspicion of possessing a large stock of duty-freeContinue Reading