The Department of Meteorology has warned that there is now a 90% chance the current El Niño conditions will intensifyContinue Reading The post 90% chance of very strong El Niño by year-end, Met Dept warns appeared first

The trade union action launched by Grama Niladhari officers has been called off following discussions with the Ministry of PublicContinue Reading The post Grama Niladhari officers end trade union action appeared first on

The Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) has obtained approval to detain alleged large‑scale drug trafficker Shiran Basik for 90 daysContinue Reading The post Shiran Basik detained for 90 days in major drug t

A large‑scale technical support Shramadana programme was carried out today at 33 hospitals across the country to mark the 31stContinue Reading The post SLVTA marks 31st Anniversary with nationwide technical shramadana ap

Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public of a sophisticated financial scam in which fraudsters impersonate officialsContinue Reading The post New Scam Targets Your Savings & Fixed Deposi

The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested four managers from four private banks in connection with a probeContinue Reading The post Four bank managers arrested in USD 1 billion transfer probe

Four officers attached to the Monaragala Divisional Crime Investigation Unit have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.Continue Reading The post Four Monaragala Police officers arrested over Rs. 500,000 br

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to last Friday, with the USDContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 337 appeared first on Newswir

The Attorney General of Sri Lanka has filed indictments before the Polonnaruwa High Court against former Eastern Province Chief MinisterContinue Reading The post Indictments filed against Pillayan over 2006 murder of Eas

A departmental inquiry committee has been appointed to investigate the incident involving a misplaced stock of school textbooks, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading The post Departmental inquiry launched into misplaced schoo

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi has pledged to transform Sri Lanka into a country offering freedom, equality before the law and opportunities similar to those available in Austra

At least six people died and several were injured in an incident ​police suspect was triggered by a ‌falling electricity pole that alarmed a crowd of worshippers at a temple in India’s ​eastern state of Bihar, officials

A new Cooperatives Act aimed at strengthening the cooperative movement, closing legal loopholes and protecting the funds deposited by the public is expected to be introduced soon.A special two-day workshop with represent

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe was reported to have stated that Sri Lanka’s national debt burden had fallen, from 105% to 95% of the GDP.

A hill country leopard ( Panthera Padus Kotiya) which was injured after being ensnared in two wire traps laid by poachers at Stonecrop estate in Dimbula Pathana Talawakelle was rescued by wildlife officials and released

Amidst the controversy over the extension of retirement age of judges, the government yesterday said the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which seeks to extend the retirement age of judges will be enacted into law by

With the prevailing dry weather and school vacation period, kite flying has become a popular activity among children. However, following an increase in accidents linked to the activity, the Acting Director of Lady Ridgew

Some 1,178 prisoners have escaped from prisons during the last five years, a report from the Department of Prisons revealed.

Sri Lanka is expected to experience its temperature rising further next year than previous averages, a climatologist said yesterday.

Vietnam Airlines has launched direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, strengthening air connectivity between Vietnam and Sri Lanka.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Several spells

By Norman Palihawadane Police have launched multiple investigations into the local assets and criminal connections of drug kingpin Shiran Basik following his deportation from Dubai to Sri Lanka. Police Media Spokesperson

Public approval of the government has dropped to 50% as confidence in Sri Lanka’s economic outlook weakens sharply, according to the latest ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll conducted by Verité Research. The July 2026 survey fou

Text and Pic by Dharmasena Welipitiya Sri Lanka’s escalating human-elephant conflict has reached a tragic stage, with more than 400 elephants and nearly 200 people dying each year, environmental activist Ananda Dissanaya

The National Shoora Council (NSC) has called for an immediate inquiry into an alleged incident at the Kalmunai North Base Hospital in which several newly appointed female public officers were reportedly prevented from en

On reading your editorial on 14 August, 2026, the impression I got was that you have written it in complete agreement with the objections raised by  certain opposition political parties, legal professionals and some  civ

by Neville Ladduwahetty The present government pledged to introduce a new Constitution during their election campaign. Thus far, there is no indication as to its shape or form. Past Governments, too, have made similar pl

Monday 17th August, 2026 The Bill of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution (22A) is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow. The government is under pressure to release an unedited video recording of the proceedin

Rex Clementine in Galle India seized a firm grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka on a rain curtailed second day, reaching 460 for nine in Galle yesterday despite only 43 overs being possible. The tourists had top ord

Sri Lanka’s dengue caseload has surpassed 92,000 so far this year, with 92,011 cases and 68 deaths, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. The Western Province continues to bear the heaviest burden, accounting fo

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

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun