Central Highlands freeze: Nuwara Eliya hits 5°C
2026-01-23
The Department of Meteorology reported that Sri Lanka’s lowest minimum temperature today (23 Jan) was recorded at 5.0 degreesContinue Reading
“Can’t run a government by intimidation” Namal tells Lal Kantha
2026-01-23
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says if NPP minister K.D. Lal Kantha thinks he can run aContinue Reading
Lasith Malinga requested to Extend Stint until T20 World Cup
2026-01-23
Sri Lanka Cricket and head coach Sanath Jayasuriya have reportedly requested fast bowling great Lasith Malinga to extend his short-termContinue Reading
Nilgala, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest, declared a protected reserve
2026-01-23
The government has officially declared Nilgala Forest, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest spanning 40,684.99 hectares, as a protected reserve, withContinue Reading
Trump withdraws Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Board of Peace invitation
2026-01-23
President Trump announced Thursday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to join the “Board of Peace” for the war-tornContinue Reading
China plans to provide 100 electric buses to Sri Lanka
2026-01-23
China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says China will soon provide 100 modern luxury buses powered by electricity toContinue Reading
Former Finance Sec meet President in his new role
2026-01-23
Asian Development Bank Alternate Executive Director Mahinda Siriwardana and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have held discussions on Sri Lanka’s economicContinue Reading
Doctors in strike in hospitals islandwide
2026-01-23
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) commenced a symbolic strike across hospitals islandwide today (23 Jan) at 8 am, whichContinue Reading
BOI warns of investment scam video
2026-01-23
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a warning to stakeholders and the public regarding a fraudulentContinue Reading
Evening showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-01-23
Showers are expected in several provinces today, with evening showers expected in some areas, according to the Department of Meteorology.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan-Founded WealthOS Acquired by World’s Largest Bank JPMorgan
2026-01-23
JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank by market capitalisation, has agreed to acquire fintech firm WealthOS for an undisclosed sum,Continue Reading
Emotional Wellalage Dedicates Player of the Match Award to Late Father
2026-01-23
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage delivered an emotional tribute to his late father after being named Player of the MatchContinue Reading
Double injury blow to South Africa’s T20 World Cup ambitions
2026-01-22
South Africa batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 WorldContinue Reading
Presidential commission calls for public complaints on alleged corruption at CMC
2026-01-22
A presidential commission of inquiry has begun calling for public complaints and information regarding alleged corruption, fraud and abuse ofContinue Reading
Court of Appeal to deliver ruling on Trinco monks’ remand on 30 Jan
2026-01-22
The court of Appeal said today (22) it will deliver its order on January 30th, on petitions seeking to nullifyContinue Reading
Three killed in wall collapse at construction site in Ahangama
2026-01-22
Police say that three people who were trapped after a side wall collapsed at a construction site in the PelessaContinue Reading
Royal–Thomian Fever Back in March, Historic Night Game Planned
2026-01-22
The 147th Royal Thomian Joint Match Organizing Committee has announced that preparations are under way for the 147th Battle ofContinue Reading
Rs. 800m CPC tender scandal : Ranatunga duo charged
2026-01-22
Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that indictments haveContinue Reading