Suspect arrested with 108 Turtle Eggs in Balapitiya
2026-02-17
A person was arrested by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with 108 turtle eggs at Randobe in Balapitiya on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Gavaskar, Kapil among 14 Ex-Captains appeal for Fair Treatment of Imran Khan
2026-02-17
Fourteen former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have made a public appeal to the Government ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka wins “Best Foreign Award” at International Crafts Fair
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka has won the “Best Foreign Award” among 53 participating countries at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair (SurajkundContinue Reading
Heavy rain alert for Eastern & Uva Provinces
2026-02-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain affecting Eastern and Uva provinces, along with the districtsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Japan Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement
2026-02-17
Charting a new path for economic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue wasContinue Reading
Night mail train derails after colliding with elephant
2026-02-17
The Night Mail train en route from Colombo to Trincomalee derailed early this morning (17) near the 151st milepost inContinue Reading
Lawyer murder : Two brothers arrested, more details revealed
2026-02-17
Police have arrested two brothers accused of transporting the firearm and assisting gunmen in the killing of an attorney andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka named most affordable place to retire in 2026
2026-02-17
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Sri Lanka as the most affordable destination to retire in 2026. The article, citedContinue Reading
No formal ruling needed on Protection of Occupants, Rent Repeal bills : SC
2026-02-17
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (17) that the Supreme Court has determined there is no need to issue aContinue Reading
UK Deputy Prime Minister Lammy arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-02-17
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a briefContinue Reading
Tourist killed in wild elephant attack
2026-02-17
A 64-year-old Hungarian national has been killed in a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area of Sigiriya. The manContinue Reading
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be debated today
2026-02-17
The Second Reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill will be taken up for debate today. Last week, Speaker Dr.Continue Reading
2025 GCE O/L Exam begins today
2026-02-17
The 2025 General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O/L) examination began today at 3,545 examination centers across the island.Continue Reading
Weather: Low-Pressure area in South Bay of Bengal brings more showers
2026-02-17
A low-pressure area has formed over the central parts of the southern Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, influencingContinue Reading
Arnold Salutes Sri Lanka’s Spirit, Points to Key Problem to Fix
2026-02-17
Former Sri Lanka cricketer and commentator Russel Arnold said Sri Lanka’s fightback against Australia was built on character, smart middle-oversContinue Reading
“Hats Off to Him” Marsh praises Pathum, reveals what went wrong
2026-02-17
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh conceded his side were outplayed after their defeat to Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20Continue Reading
Pathum Nissanka hails team plan after century powers Sri Lanka into Super 8
2026-02-17
Pathum Nissanka said clarity in planning and backing their understanding of conditions helped Sri Lanka secure a crucial win andContinue Reading
Pakistan Minister Naqvi thanks President AKD for facilitating T20 match participation
2026-02-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the visit of Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi,Continue Reading
