Victim targeted in Peliyagoda shooting dies
2025-08-20
Police say the victim targeted by unidentified gunmen in Peliyagoda yesterday has succumbed to injuries. According to the Police, gunmenContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2025-08-20
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
WADA confirms non-compliance of National Anti-Doping Organization of Sri Lanka
2025-08-20
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirms that, effective today the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) of Sri Lanka has been declaredContinue Reading
Minister inspects Attidiya Bird Sanctuary after complaints
2025-08-19
Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendige, accompanied by MP Samanmali Gunasinghe, carried out an inspection visit today (Aug. 19) to theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan aviation unit commended for high-risk UN evacuation mission
2025-08-19
The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Bria, operating under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), hasContinue Reading
CHR counters Minister’s dismissal, says money printing mirrors Gotabaya-era policies
2025-08-19
The Centre for Human Rights and Research has welcomed State Minister Anil Jayantha’s statement in Parliament today—that Sri Lanka’s broadContinue Reading
Thailand to Recruit 10,000 Sri Lankan Workers
2025-08-19
Thailand has approved the recruitment of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to ease a labour shortage following the return of CambodianContinue Reading
Pakistan player contracts : Big cut for Babar Azam & Rizwan
2025-08-19
Pakistan’s cricket board has dropped its top category from central contracts for the 2025–26 season, effectively slashing salaries for formerContinue Reading
Postal strike to continue despite talks with officials
2025-08-19
Postal trade unions have announced that their strike action will continue uninterrupted, despite a successful discussion at the Presidential SecretariatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Army athlete sets new national Pole Vault record
2025-08-19
Lance Corporal A. Puvitharan of the 2nd Sri Lanka Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Unit of the Sri Lanka ArmyContinue Reading
20th August : Warm weather alert issued for 10 districts
2025-08-19
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Eastern and North-central provinces and Hambantota, Monaragala,Continue Reading
Namal calls out Govt over judge transfers
2025-08-19
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa called on the government to allow the judiciary to operate as an independent institution. MP RajapaksaContinue Reading
CCD probe : Thusitha Halloluwa remanded
2025-08-19
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, who was arrested today for evading court proceedings, has beenContinue Reading
ASPI hits all-time high on Colombo Stock Exchange
2025-08-19
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) says the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 Index posted records duringContinue Reading
Chamath Palihapitiya launches new SPAC targeting AI and energy
2025-08-19
Chamath Palihapitiya has launched a new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to raise $250 million, marking his return to theContinue Reading
Sajith seeks Singapore’s policy insights in meeting with Kishore Mahbubani
2025-08-19
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with distinguished Singaporean diplomat, academic, and author Kishore Mahbubani at the Asian Research Institute ofContinue Reading
India Asia Cup squad announced
2025-08-19
Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Sanju Samson have all been selected in India’s 15-man squad for the Asia Cup. TheContinue Reading
Lasith Malinga to share expertise with national fast bowlers
2025-08-19
Sri Lanka bowling legend Lasith Malinga joined the practice sessions of the National Men’s Squad today, as the team preparesContinue Reading