FUTA warns of tough trade union action after failed talks with PM
2026-09-21
The Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) has warned of strong trade union action after talks with Prime Minister HariniContinue Reading
New licence regulations for music at events gazetted
2026-09-21
New regulations have been gazetted requiring organisers of weddings, parties, corporate functions, DJ shows, and even banks and supermarkets toContinue Reading
15-year-old school boy dies in lightning strike
2026-09-21
A 15‑year‑old boy was killed last evening in the Agalawatta area of Kalutara after being struck by lightning, while hisContinue Reading
Verdict in Easter Sunday attack main trial to be delivered tomorrow
2026-09-21
The Colombo Special Three‑Judge High Court will deliver its verdict tomorrow (22) in the main trial relating to the 2019Continue Reading
Over 10 Hospitalized in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Southern Expressway (Video)
2026-09-21
More than 10 people have reportedly been hospitalized following a multi-vehicle collision on the Southern Expressway between the Gelanigama andContinue Reading
High risk rain alert issued for 10 districts
2026-09-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for heavy rain in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces,Continue Reading
Sajith says Public Pressure Can Defeat 22A Despite Govt Majority
2026-09-20
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for public mobilisation against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, saying the government’sContinue Reading
Gnanasara thera launches book, seeks fresh presidential pardon from President AKD
2026-09-20
Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero has appealed for a fresh presidential pardon from President AnuraContinue Reading
US$2.5 Mn India-funded restoration of Moragahakanda–Wellewala bridge launched
2026-09-20
Restoration work on Bridge No. 1/1 along the Moragahakanda–Wellewala Road, which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, was launched today (20).Continue Reading
President pledges continued Fuel Subsidies, Tax Relief in upcoming budget
2026-09-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government will continue to control fuel prices through subsidies despite rising globalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia Discuss Prisoner Transfer and Mutual Legal Assistance Agreements
2026-09-20
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have discussed expediting the finalization of bilateral agreements on the transfer of sentenced persons andContinue Reading
Mahaiyawa underpass 80% complete, opening targeted before December
2026-09-20
Construction of the new Mahaiyawa underpass in Kandy has reached around 80% physical progress, with authorities aiming to complete theContinue Reading
Solar Power Shake-Up: Net Metering and Net Accounting Scrapped for New Connections
2026-09-20
The Ministry of Energy has directed Electricity Distribution Lanka (Pvt) Ltd to discontinue the Net Metering and Net Accounting schemesContinue Reading
Red landslide alerts issued for areas in Kandy, Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya
2026-09-20
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Level 3 Red landslide warnings for several areas in the Kandy, KegalleContinue Reading
Rooftop solar restrictions could be eased with battery storage systems — Minister
2026-09-20
Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka says restrictions imposed on adding electricity from rooftop solar systems to the national grid could beContinue Reading
SLAF disperses Pirith water from aircraft in prayer for rain
2026-09-20
The Sri Lanka Air Force has used a Y-12 aircraft to disperse blessed Pirith water over parts of the countryContinue Reading
Severe flood warning issued for Mahaweli River in Pasbage Korale
2026-09-20
The Irrigation Department has issued a severe flood warning for low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River within the Pasbage KoraleContinue Reading
Free spectacles, hearing aids programme launched for university students
2026-09-20
The President’s Fund has launched a programme to provide free spectacles and hearing aids to university students, with the firstContinue Reading