Seaplane Crash at Gregory Lake
2026-01-08
A Cessna 208 Amphibian (4R-CAE) operated by Cinnamon Air crash-landed in Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya today. Both pilots were safelyContinue Reading
“Don’t Touch Venezuela” – Protest outside US Embassy in Colombo
2026-01-05
Activists from the Frontline Socialist Party and several other groups gathered outside the United States Embassy in Colombo this eveningContinue Reading
Amsterdam church destroyed by New Year’s blaze
2026-01-02
Amsterdam’s historic Vondel Church was largely destroyed by fire shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve, with its tower andContinue Reading
A Warm New Year Welcome for the President
2026-01-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is surrounded by well-wishers during his New Year visit to the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 2026 cricket calendar : Busy year ahead
2026-01-01
Sri Lanka is set for a busy cricketing year in 2026, according to the Future Tours Programme (FTP), with theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s external sector : 10 key updates
2025-12-31
Sri Lanka’s external sector showed mixed performance in November 2025, with the current account returning to a surplus after recordingContinue Reading
Thieves use drill to steal USD 35m in German bank heist
2025-12-31
Thieves used heavy drilling equipment to break into a vault at a high-street bank in western Germany and stole anContinue Reading
President visits Inland Revenue following historic tax revenue year
2025-12-30
The Inland Revenue Department has succeeded in collecting Rs. 2,203 billion in revenue in 2025, the highest amount recorded inContinue Reading
Apple issues urgent notice to all 1.8bn iPhone users
2025-12-30
Apple has issued an urgent security advisory urging iPhone users to update their devices after identifying two serious software vulnerabilitiesContinue Reading
Ne-Yo breaks silence on Sri Lanka concert cancellation
2025-12-28
International R&B star Ne-Yo has apologised to Sri Lankan fans following the cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. InContinue Reading
Dhammika Prasad takes up coaching role with USA team
2025-12-27
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has been appointed as the fast bowling coach and assistant coach of theContinue Reading
England to review reports of drinking during Ashes tour
2025-12-23
England cricket officials said they will review reports concerning players’ drinking habits during the ongoing Ashes tour in Australia, followingContinue Reading
Development specialist M. G. Hemachandra appointed UDA Chairman
2025-12-22
The Urban Development Authority has appointed development specialist M. G. Hemachandra as its new chairman. Hemachandra assumed duties at theContinue Reading
President praises Army’s service, urges united effort to rebuild nation
2025-12-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that national progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of one another, but onlyContinue Reading
SLPP sheds light on Dhammika Perera’s aborted 2024 Presidential Bid
2025-12-20
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) had initially planned to field prominent businessman Dhammika Perera as its presidential candidate atContinue Reading
CMC Christmas light-up reflects “Lights of Hope” message
2025-12-20
The Colombo Municipal Council held its Christmas service at the council premises this week, with religious and provincial leaders inContinue Reading