13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawa
2026-02-09
A 13-year-old child has been reported dead after being knocked down by a lorry in the Udawalawa area on Sunday.Continue Reading
Japan’s PM Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory
2026-02-09
Japan’s conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to a landslide victory in a snap election on Sunday, marking a historicContinue Reading
‘Foreigners Only’ policy at Tangalle restaurant sparks outrage
2026-02-09
A beachside restaurant in Tangalle has been called out for refusing to serve locals, with the cashier stating that theyContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain for 4 districts after 2 pm
2026-02-09
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers may occur atContinue Reading
Sri Lankan influencer arrested in Canada for creepy public filming of women
2026-02-09
Toronto police have arrested a Sri Lankan influencer, charging him with four counts of criminal harassment following a seriesContinue Reading
Three killed in car–motorcycle collision in Ruwanwella
2026-02-08
Three persons were killed following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in the Ruwanwella Police Division. The accidentContinue Reading
ICC, SLC and Dialog unite millions of cricket fans in Sri Lanka
2026-02-08
International Cricket Council (ICC), Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog), the ICC’s Media Rights partner in SriContinue Reading
Govt to introduce life insurance scheme for cooperative customers
2026-02-08
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, stated that a life insurance cover of Rs. 300,000Continue Reading
CIABOC to probe complaint against Speaker
2026-02-08
Sri Lanka’s anti-graft commission has decided to initiate an investigation into a complaint filed by Parliament’s suspended Deputy Secretary GeneralContinue Reading
ICC T20 World Cup Aired with Sinhala Commentary
2026-02-08
Dialog Television and ThePapare have made broadcast history by introducing the first-ever Sinhala live commentary for an ICC Men’s T20Continue Reading
DMT issues update on clearing backlogged vehicle number plates
2026-02-08
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced plans to start vehicle number plate printing within the next three months.Continue Reading
Second Shooting Attempt on Kalutara SJB Candidate Fails
2026-02-08
A shooting targeting a candidate contesting the Kalutara Municipal Council election from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has failed forContinue Reading
Bribery Commission probes Ambuluwawa cable car project
2026-02-08
Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission has launched a formal investigation into alleged bribery linked to a multi-million-dollar cable car project atContinue Reading
HRCSL tells politicians not to use police for defamation cases
2026-02-08
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed serious concern over what it describes as growing threats toContinue Reading
President’s Fund sees 59% surge in medical aid applications within one year
2026-02-08
Medical assistance applications under Sri Lanka’s President’s Fund have increased by 59% within a year, following the decentralisation and digitalisationContinue Reading
CCTV: Dehiwala man arrested over theft spree in Colombo suburbs
2026-02-08
A 31-year-old suspect, a resident of Nikape, Dehiwala, was arrested yesterday (7) by the Western Province South Crime Division forContinue Reading
ICC U19 Team of the Tournament: Chamuditha to open with Sooryavanshi
2026-02-08
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is one of three players from newly-crowned ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup champions India named in theContinue Reading
Postal charges increased in Sri Lanka
2026-02-08
The Department of Posts has announced an increase in postal charges, effective from Monday (February 9). Accordingly, the minimum postalContinue Reading