Weather : Showers expected across Sri Lanka
2025-05-09
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today, May 9.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter crashes
2025-05-09
A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter crashed in the Maduru Oya area today during a routine trainingContinue Reading
Supermarket fined Rs. 2 million for overpricing Bottled Drinking Water
2025-05-09
The Consumer Affairs Authority has taken legal action against a leading supermarket chain after it was found selling 1-liter bottledContinue Reading
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected Pope
2025-05-08
Cardinal Robert Prevost from the US has now been elected the new pope and leader of the Roman CatholicContinue Reading
IPL match suddenly called off amid blackout
2025-05-08
The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Thursday was cancelled midway following air raid alertsContinue Reading
White smoke emerges at the Vatican as a new pope is elected
2025-05-08
White smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that the 133 Roman Catholic cardinalsContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Kottawa
2025-05-08
A 43-year-old man has died following a shooting near a temple in the Malapalla area of Kottawa tonight (8), policeContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 8
2025-05-08
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Mastercard & LankaPay unveil a three-fold plan to accelerate Sri Lanka’s digital economy
2025-05-08
Reaffirming its commitment to bolstering Sri Lanka’s digital economy, Mastercard and LankaPay, the national payment network of Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Forming councils : NPP to approach, good, capable independent & other party candidates
2025-05-08
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says there are capable and community-focused individuals among independent groups and opposition party candidates who wereContinue Reading
Deshabandhu Tennakoon summoned before Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry
2025-05-08
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been informed to be present before the Parliamentary Committee of InquiryContinue Reading
Archchuna removed from Parliament Chambers
2025-05-08
Member of Parliament Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan was removed from the Parliamentary Chamber this afternoon (May 8) for disrupting proceedings duringContinue Reading
Cardinals signal with Black smoke again : No new Pope yet
2025-05-08
Black smoke rose from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 11:50 on Thursday morning, signalling the second ballot ofContinue Reading
New radiation detection equipment commissioned at Colombo Port
2025-05-08
The new radiation detection equipment at Port of Colombo, provided by the US Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA)Continue Reading
India says neutralised Pakistan missiles aimed at 15 cities
2025-05-08
Pakistan attempts late last night and early this morning to escalate tension with India by targeting military installations in 15Continue Reading
Court of Appeal quashes RDA DG’s appointment
2025-05-08
The Court of Appeal has issued a writ order cancelling the decision to appoint S.M.P. Sooriya Bandara as the DirectorContinue Reading
1978 Sri Lankan Film Gehenu Lamai to screen at Cannes Film Festival
2025-05-08
Gehenu Lamai (Girls) the 1978 Sinhala-language film by Dr. Sumitra Peries, has been selected for the Cannes Classics section atContinue Reading
PSL to be rescheduled amidst Drone scare
2025-05-08
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the rescheduling of the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 fixtures,Continue Reading