Nepal flood death toll rises to over 270, more than 1,300 missing
2026-08-27
At least 273 people have been killed and more than 1,300 remain missing after catastrophic flash floods and mudslides devastatedContinue Reading
BASL urges responsible handling of concerns over judiciary
2026-08-27
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for concerns involving judges and the judiciary to be addressed fairlyContinue Reading
ICC World Test Championship Points Table : 2025/27
2026-08-27
Sri Lanka remain sixth in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings following their draw against India in theContinue Reading
Nepal Flash Floods: 644 Tourists and Travellers Reported Missing
2026-08-27
The number of tourists and travellers reported missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 644, according toContinue Reading
“Looking like Tendulkar”: Big praise for Sonal Dinusha from BCCI VP
2026-08-27
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has heaped praise on Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha following his remarkable performances against India, comparingContinue Reading
100-Foot Bailey Bridge Completed in Kurunegala With Indian Army Support
2026-08-27
Sri Lankan and Indian Army engineers have jointly completed the construction of a 100-foot Bailey Bridge in Kurunegala, the DepartmentContinue Reading
Cricketer Asif Khan suspended for 15 months
2026-08-27
United Arab Emirates (UAE) player Asif Khan has been banned for 15 months after he admitted to testing positive forContinue Reading
Infant among three killed in road crash
2026-08-27
Three people, including an infant, were killed in a head-on collision between a three-wheeler and a jeep on the Medawachchiya-KebithigollewaContinue Reading
Nepal flash floods kill over 160, more than 1,300 missing
2026-08-27
More than 160 people have been killed and over 1,300 remain missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through communities alongContinue Reading
Will vehicle customs surcharge be removed after Dec. 31? Deputy Minister responds
2026-08-27
A decision on whether to discontinue the customs surcharge on vehicle imports after December 31 will depend on Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka offers rescue, clearance assistance after deadly Nepal floods
2026-08-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said Sri Lanka is ready to assist Nepal with rescue and clearance operations following devastatingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sets up 24-hour emergency hotlines for nationals in Nepal
2026-08-27
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established 24-hour emergency hotlines to assist Sri Lankan nationals in Nepal following theContinue Reading
Switch-Off Notice Issued for Large Rooftop Solar Systems
2026-08-27
The National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd has issued a notice requesting the temporary deactivation of rooftop solar systems with aContinue Reading
Matheesha Pathirana acquires Yarl Dinkers franchise
2026-08-27
Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has acquired the Dinkers franchise, marking his first franchise investment. Pathirana has partnered withContinue Reading
Legal hurdle to extraditing Arjuna Mahendran from Singapore, Minister says
2026-08-27
Sri Lanka faces a legal barrier in securing the extradition of former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran from Singapore, PublicContinue Reading
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds across parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-27
Showers, locally heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely across parts of Sri Lanka on Thursday, while rough seas andContinue Reading
Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children
2026-08-26
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion and make major changes to Facebook and Instagram to settleContinue Reading
WhatsApp beefs up security with call context and stronger verification
2026-08-26
WhatsApp announced that it was levelling up its security measures, as part of its effort to thwart scammers orContinue Reading
