Islandwide Power failure : Official update
2026-10-17
OFFICIAL UPDATE: The National System Operator (NSO) confirms that Sri Lanka’s power grid has experienced a total system failure followingContinue Reading
Islandwide power outage reported; rooftop solar owners asked to switch off panels
2026-10-17
Sri Lanka is experiencing an islandwide power outage, with authorities taking steps to restore electricity supply, the National System OperatorContinue Reading
Tamil-speaking political parties urge Govt to review Health Assistants’ uniform regulations
2026-10-17
The Political Council of Tamil-Speaking Peoples has called on the government to urgently review the existing uniform regulations for HealthContinue Reading
Mahela Jayawardena moves away from Mumbai Indians
2026-10-17
🚨 Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene have parted ways, with the franchise announcing that he will step down as theContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued for 16 districts
2026-10-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for several parts of Sri Lanka, with red alerts issuedContinue Reading
Power outages reported across several areas of Sri Lanka
2026-10-17
Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilake says a breakdown at the Upper Kotmale Power Station is suspected to be the causeContinue Reading
Galle Hospital stages mock radiation disaster to test emergency preparedness
2026-10-17
A special emergency response drill was conducted at the Galle National Hospital to assess the hospital’s preparedness to handle aContinue Reading
Veteran Indian musician Deva passes away at 75
2026-10-17
Veteran Indian Tamil film composer and singer Deva, popularly known as ‘Thenisai Thendral’, passed away in Chennai on Saturday, OctoberContinue Reading
Bribery Commission searches residence of Namal Rajapaksa’s Secretary
2026-10-17
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has searched the residence of Sanjaya Samarasinghe, the personal secretaryContinue Reading
Over 125kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Puttalam
2026-10-17
The Sri Lanka Navy, with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, has seized approximately 125kg of smuggled KenduContinue Reading
Cricket meets music: SRH owner Kavya Maran set to marry Anirudh Ravichander
2026-10-17
In a high-profile union bringing together Indian cricket and the music industry, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) owner Kavya Maran is setContinue Reading
Rs. 3.09 Bn surgical ward complex planned for Tangalle Hospital
2026-10-17
Plans are underway to construct a nine-storey surgical ward complex at the Tangalle Base Hospital at an estimated cost ofContinue Reading
Govt aims to eradicate poverty within this generation: Minister
2026-10-17
The government aims to eradicate poverty within the current generation by empowering low-income communities and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, MinisterContinue Reading
Former LTTE member reveals alleged discussions with missing journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda in court
2026-10-17
A former LTTE member has testified before a three-judge High Court bench that he maintained a close relationship with missingContinue Reading
Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
2026-10-17
Yemen’s internationally recognised government says the Houthis have launched missiles at the airport in Aden, a day after carrying outContinue Reading
Historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office undergoes major restoration
2026-10-17
The historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office building is currently undergoing restoration and development to transform it into a national-level touristContinue Reading
Three Indian nationals arrested with 775g of smuggled gold in Colombo
2026-10-17
Three Indian nationals have been arrested in Colombo for allegedly possessing 775 grams of gold illegally brought into Sri LankaContinue Reading
Colombo cocaine bust : Shocking discovery during hospital examination
2026-10-17
Police have recovered over 80 grams of cocaine from a female foreign national who was arrested earlier this week inContinue Reading