The wife of former State Intelligence Service Director Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Suresh Sallay has made a fresh appeal to PresidentContinue Reading The post Sallay’s wife makes fresh appeal to president not to extend detention o

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former Sri Lanka cricketer Hashan Tillakaratne as the Batting Coach of the Senior Men’s Program.

A man who killed five people by setting fire to a pachinko parlor in 2009 was hanged Friday in Japan’s first execution by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government, as the country faces growing calls for more transparen

A snake named after the Hollywood star Jodie Foster has made a full recovery after receiving cancer treatment normally used in humans.

The heat index, which reflects the temperature felt by the human body, is likely to increase to the ‘Caution’ level in parts of the Eastern Province and several districts during the daytime, the Meteorological Department

Sri Lanka has exported its first consignment of fresh pineapples to Pakistan, marking a new milestone in the country’s agriculturalContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan pineapples enter Pakistan market for first time appe

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of gold jewellery and cash worth Rs. 24,000,000 from aContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested over Rs. 24 million gold, cash theft in Mount Lavinia appeared fir

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (21) after providingContinue Reading The post Namal Rajapaksa gives six-hour statement to FCID ap

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for the Eastern province and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, MonaragalaContinue Reading The post Warm weather advisory issued for several areas

A meeting of the Special Cabinet Sub-Committee and Officials’ Committee appointed to address the impacts of the El Nino climateContinue Reading The post President orders action before reservoirs run dry amid dry weather

A total of 1,654 fatal road accidents have been reported from the beginning of the year to Aug. 20, claimingContinue Reading The post 1,749 killed in road accidents in Sri Lanka so far this year appeared first on Newswir

A man who killed five people by setting fire to a pachinko parlor in 2009 was hanged Friday in Japan’s first execution by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government, as the country faces growing calls for more transparen

General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam today filed a Special Determination petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Bill titled “T

Four years ago, three Sri Lankan migrant workers aboard a fishing boat off South Korea’s western coast spotted two Air Force pilots in the Yellow Sea after their fighter jet caught fire and crashed.

Media Release 21st August 2026 Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Hashan Tillakaratne as the Batting CoachContinue Reading The post Hashan Tillakaratne appointed Sri Lanka men’s batting coach appeare

Police have received reports of vehicles and motorcycles being stolen after motorists and riders left them unattended due to negligence,Continue Reading The post Police warn motorists over vehicle thefts linked to neglig

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today after recording a statement for nearly six hours.

Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be ’’devastating’’ after Washington pledged to ​impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.

Sri Lanka’s inflation rate increased in July, according to the Consumer Price Index and monthly consumer inflation data. The DepartmentContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s inflation rises to 7.2% in July appeared first

Hundreds of people have reportedly experienced vision problems following the use of excessively bright electric lights as decorations at a temple in Jaffna.

Sri Lanka’s national shooting team returned to the island recently after achieving an impressive haul of 10 medals, including three gold, four silver and three bronze medals, at two major international shooting champions

The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108m (£79.2m) on offer – marking a 20% increase on last year. The singles’ champions will receive $5.5m (£4.03m) each in a 10% increase

Imran Khan the incarcerated former prime minister and Pakistan captain, has been shifted to a private hospital in Islamabad for treatment on the orders of the country’s Supreme Court. The development comes after a three-

Mondo Duplantis smashed his own meeting record with 6.21m at the pole vault city event in Lausanne on Thursday, following a historic showdown with Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis. Duplantis clinched victory with a first-ti

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the security forces to expedite the release and return of lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces that were taken over during the conflict and have now been identified as

The Director Genaral of  the Department of Government Information in a statement says that the Government has declared 21, 22 and 23 August 2026 as National Days of Mourning in honour of the late esteemed musician, Dr. N

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that Washington will impose the “toughest sanctions in history” to “collapse” the Iranian government, calling on other nations, including China, to join the effort. Details o

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle

By Shamindra Ferdinando Former External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday (20) said that the Supreme Court bench to hear the petitions against the 22nd Amendment (22A) to the Constitution should consist of al

by Saman Indrajith Cigarette production in Sri Lanka has dropped by 32% over the past three years following successive increases in taxes on tobacco products, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera t

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

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While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr