Dinesh Chandimal taken to hospital after injury during India Test
2026-08-18
Sri Lanka cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has been taken to hospital for a precautionary scan after sustaining an injury during theContinue Reading
CAA seizes nearly Rs. 5mn worth of substandard vehicle parts, lubricants
2026-08-18
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized a stock of vehicle spare parts and lubricants worth nearly Rs. 5 millionContinue Reading
Applications open for 11th phase of interest-free student loan scheme
2026-08-18
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has opened applications for student intake under the 11th phase ofContinue Reading
Over 1,000kg of illegal animal medicines destroyed
2026-08-18
A stock of substandard and unregistered animal medicines weighing 1,090 kilogrammes and worth nearly Rs. 3 million has been destroyedContinue Reading
Deputy Minister visits electric bus manufacturer in Sydney
2026-08-18
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe visited Custom Denning in St Marys, Sydney, touring the company’s electric bus manufacturing facilities and observingContinue Reading
Police introduce information system for Kandy Esala Perahera visitors
2026-08-18
The Sri Lanka Police has introduced a special information management system to provide real-time updates for the public attending theContinue Reading
22nd Constitutional Amendment Draft Bill before Parliament today
2026-08-18
The 22nd Constitutional Amendment Draft Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill are scheduled to be presented to Parliament today byContinue Reading
‘Summitpura Chathu’ in CCD custody after being brought from Oman
2026-08-18
Alleged organised criminal Dimuthu Chathuranga, alias “Summitpura Chathu,” has been brought to Sri Lanka from Oman and arrested by theContinue Reading
Showers, strong winds expected in several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-18
Showers are expected across several parts of Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Aug. 18), while fairly strong winds could affect aContinue Reading
Young woman among 5 arrested over shooting of Kanjipani Imran’s relative
2026-08-18
Five suspects, including a woman, have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the fatal shooting of a relative ofContinue Reading
Japan provides Rs. 591 million grant for Sri Lankan public sector officials
2026-08-18
The Government of Japan has provided grant aid of JPY 282 million, approximately Rs. 591 million, to Sri Lanka underContinue Reading
Suranjith Wewita appointed new SLTDA Chairman following Hewawasam’s resignation
2026-08-18
Suranjith Wewita has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), following the resignationContinue Reading
‘Heroes’ & ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
2026-08-17
American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her starring roles in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died atContinue Reading
Hotel owner shot in Athurugiriya
2026-08-17
A hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot by two assailants who arrived on a motorcycle along Srilalankara MawathaContinue Reading
US$1 Bn alleged illegal money transfer: New details emerge as 4 bank officials remanded
2026-08-17
Further details have emerged in the Criminal Investigation Department’s probe into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer around US$1 billionContinue Reading
Acting OIC, constable arrested over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribe
2026-08-17
An acting officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Saindamaruthu Police Station and a police constable have been arrested by officials of theContinue Reading
NHDA general manager sent on compulsory leave
2026-08-17
The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) general manager has been sent on compulsory leave, according to a written notice issuedContinue Reading
3.1-kg bladder stone removed in Sri Lanka, potentially a world record
2026-08-17
A 3.1-kilogram bladder stone has been surgically removed from a 55-year-old patient at a hospital in Trincomalee, with doctors sayingContinue Reading