Navy seizes Indian fishing boat poaching in island waters
2025-08-10
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in island waters, north of Mannar During an operation conducted on 09 AugContinue Reading
Former President Ranil to make a special statement today
2025-08-10
Former President and United National Party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to make a special statement today (10). He isContinue Reading
Weather today: spells of light showers in several areas
2025-08-10
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 August 2025 Several spells of light showers willContinue Reading
Sajith warns Gaza occupation will shatter hopes for two-state solution
2025-08-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City would destroy the trust underpinning hopes forContinue Reading
“Where is the Rocket Man now?” – Minister Wasantha hits back at SupremeSAT
2025-08-09
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has once again commented on the controversial SupremeSAT issue at a public gathering in Polonnaruwa today. TheContinue Reading
Australian Governor-General plays Cricket in Galle Stadium
2025-08-09
Her Excellency Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General and Head of State of Australia, paid a visit to the Galle InternationalContinue Reading
National Celebration of World’s Indigenous Peoples Day Held in Dambana
2025-08-09
The national celebration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which falls today (09), was held this morningContinue Reading
Opposition MP claims youth died after being taken to army camp
2025-08-09
Opposition MP Shanakyan Rasamanickam has alleged that a young man, reportedly taken by force and assaulted, was found dead inContinue Reading
Govt plans to include Dhamma school exams in national qualifications
2025-08-09
Deputy Minister of Buddhist Affairs, Religious, and Cultural Activities Gamagedara Dissanayake has stated that steps are being taken to includeContinue Reading
“Would Rajapaksas stay silent for 13 years?” — Minister Nalinda on SupremeSAT issue
2025-08-09
Minister of Health and Media Nalinda Jayatissa has responded to questions regarding the recent controversy surrounding the SupremeSAT satellite, commonlyContinue Reading
Special announcement on Grade 5 scholarship exam tomorrow
2025-08-09
A media briefing was held today by Commissioner General of Examinations A.K.S. Indika Kumari to outline arrangements for the 2025Continue Reading
12-year-old boy drowns in hotel swimming pool
2025-08-09
A 12-year-old boy has drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in Opanayaka, police said. The incident was reportedContinue Reading
Small van collides with train at Aluthgama level crossing; woman injured
2025-08-09
A woman was injured when a small van collided with a train at a level crossing in Aluthgama this morningContinue Reading
Driver killed as container falls onto prime mover at Colombo Port
2025-08-09
A 36-year-old driver was killed in an accident at the Colombo Port container yard when a container fell onto aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over Israel’s plan to seize Gaza
2025-08-09
Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to seize control of Gaza City, warning it would further escalateContinue Reading
Government to import 2,000 cabs for state institutions – Minister
2025-08-09
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has decided to import 2,000 cabs for state institutions. MinisterContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of the island today
2025-08-09
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 August 2025 Several spells of light showers willContinue Reading
US donates 2 Aviation Refuellers to Sri Lanka
2025-08-09
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has received two high-value aviation refuellers from the United States Government, marking a significantContinue Reading