Millions of Teslas recalled in China over door handle safety
2026-08-24
Tesla is recalling nearly three million cars in China with interior door handles that could hamper a person’s ability toContinue Reading
Sajith questions rice imports amid surplus, criticises paddy prices
2026-08-24
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned the government’s decision to import rice despite what he described as a domestic productionContinue Reading
President’s Fund launches scholarships for lottery sellers’ children
2026-08-24
The President’s Fund has launched a scholarship programme for the children of low-income lottery sales assistants, with the programme commencingContinue Reading
10,000 railway tracks arrive at Colombo Port after delay
2026-08-24
A consignment of 10,000 railway tracks that had been delayed due to the conflict in the Middle East arrived atContinue Reading
Minister calls for park-and-ride facilities for Metro bus project
2026-08-24
The Metro bus service is expected to expand in Colombo with all 121 buses currently available to be deployed underContinue Reading
Navy rescues woman who fell into Diyawanna Oya
2026-08-24
A 59-year-old woman was rescued after falling into the Diyawanna Oya in the Sandun Uyana area of Battaramulla on Aug.Continue Reading
Supermarket fined Rs. 200,000 for selling electrical cord reels without SLS certification
2026-08-24
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has imposed a Rs. 200,000 fine on a supermarket in Anuradhapura for displaying electrical cord reelsContinue Reading
Air Force nabs suspect in Pettah bus stand theft (CCTV)
2026-08-24
A suspect who allegedly stole a passenger’s bag at the Pettah bus stand was swiftly apprehended by members of theContinue Reading
2027 GCE A/L, O/L & Scholarship exam dates announced
2026-08-24
The Department of Examinations has announced the dates for three major national examinations scheduled for 2027. According to the announcedContinue Reading
Rishabh Pant’s 95M Six Damages Solar Panel on SSC Roof
2026-08-24
Rishabh Pant wasted no time making an impact after returning to the crease on Day 2 of the second TestContinue Reading
US Ambassador-Designate to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-08-24
Eric Meyer, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador‑ designated to Sri Lanka, arrived in Colombo on Saturday (22), to formally assumeContinue Reading
August 25 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 08 districts
2026-08-24
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Eastern and North Central provinces and theContinue Reading
Joint Opposition condemns protest calling for BASL President’s resignation, blames govt
2026-08-24
The People’s Joint Opposition has strongly condemned a protest staged outside the Colombo headquarters of the Bar Association of SriContinue Reading
PUCSL warns of possible power shortages amid El Niño
2026-08-24
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has cautioned that the ongoing El Niño weather conditions could drive electricityContinue Reading
Namal warns on 22nd Amendment, calls for judicial independence
2026-08-24
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa today raised concerns over the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, cautioningContinue Reading
World Food Programme reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s school nutrition drive
2026-08-24
The World Food Programme (WFP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening school nutrition programmes in Sri Lanka, following a meetingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, World Bank discuss Colombo Fort tourism zone project
2026-08-24
A high‑level discussion was held this morning at the Presidential Secretariat between a World Bank delegation led by Gevorg Sargsyan,Continue Reading
PUCSL announces new renewable energy feed‑in tariffs
2026-08-24
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced new feed‑in tariffs for electricity generated from renewable energy sources,Continue Reading