IPL : Delhi Capitals Cricketer Arrested Over Rape Allegations
2026-08-11
Delhi Capitals and Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel has been arrested by police in West Bengal in connection with a rapeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host World CIO 200 Awards & Roadshow 2026 in September
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka will host the 2026 edition of the “World CIO 200 Awards & Roadshow” and an international “Tech Marathon”Continue Reading
Chief Justice Controversy: BASL Responds to NPP-Affiliated Lawyer
2026-08-11
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has responded to Attorney-at-Law Jagath Abeynayake over concerns he raised regarding recent statementsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka gets prime view of six-planet alignment tomorrow
2026-08-11
Six planets – Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – are expected to appear in an arc across theContinue Reading
MPs’ payments increased due to fuel allowance, not salary hike: Govt spokesperson
2026-08-11
The government has not increased the salaries of Members of Parliament, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today (11). RespondingContinue Reading
Zero-Click WhatsApp Attack hits iPhone users in Sri Lanka: CERT issues Warning
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka CERT has warned iPhone users in the country about a newly identified zero-click WhatsApp account takeover attack, followingContinue Reading
Parliament to convene from 18 to 21 August
2026-08-11
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from 18 to 21 August 2026, per the decision taken at the meetingContinue Reading
Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
2026-08-11
A flight bound for Toronto, Canada, was cancelled Thursday evening after a young child refused to secure their seatbelt, PorterContinue Reading
Cabinet Spokesman says causes of prison unrest identified
2026-08-11
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says several causes have been identified for recent clashes in prisons, and that remedies are being appliedContinue Reading
Govt Confirms Receiving Mahanayake Theros’ Letter on Judges’ Retirement Age
2026-08-11
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa clarified today that the government has explained its judicial reform programme to the Chief Prelates ofContinue Reading
6 State-owned Colombo Bungalows up for 30-year lease for Cafés, Restaurants
2026-08-11
The government has called for investment proposals to commercially develop and operate a number of State-owned bungalows in Colombo underContinue Reading
Syria sentences ex-president Bashar al-Assad, brother and cousin to death
2026-08-11
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death after being convictedContinue Reading
Indictments filed in Colombo High Court against ex‑minister Rajitha Senaratne
2026-08-11
The Bribery Commission has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne over corruption allegationsContinue Reading
CAA seizes 436 Atapirikara, Pirikara items in island-wide raids
2026-08-11
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a sweeping island‑wide crackdown on irregularities in the sale of Atapirikara and PirikaraContinue Reading
Cabinet approves long-term fuel supply contracts with Singapore firms
2026-08-11
The Cabinet has approved long-term contracts for the supply of petrol, Murban crude oil and diesel to the Ceylon PetroleumContinue Reading
Sri Lankan refugees in India to be allowed voluntary return under new framework
2026-08-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved measures to facilitate the voluntary return of Sri Lankans who fled to India duringContinue Reading
Two suppliers selected to supply over 2 million tonnes of coal to Norochcholai
2026-08-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of coal for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant to meet requirements forContinue Reading
Cabinet approves construction of three new fuel storage tanks at Muthurajawela
2026-08-11
The Cabinet has approved the award of a contract worth US$3.04 million and Rs. 2.796 billion, excluding VAT, for theContinue Reading