The Meteorology Department has forecast a slight increase in rainfall in the south-western parts of Sri Lanka over the next few days from July 28.
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has strongly condemned the decision to hold a meeting for school principals in the Kandy education zone on a Poya Day (29), with General Secretary Joseph Stalin accusing education authori
The Government has taken steps to establish a multi-stakeholder national mechanism for drowning prevention and lifesaving, with a progress review meeting held at the Parliament Complex to strengthen coordination among ke
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has criticised the Government’s reported plan to introduce 600 new buses to the SriContinue Reading The post Private bus owners slam Govt’s plan to add 600 buses to SLTB appeared
Former Envoy Ambassador Kananathan has extended his warmest congratulations today to His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Government, and the people of the Republic of Liberia on the occasion of the country’
Inter-school rugby season 2026 scripted a story of unmatched quality produced by Trinity College Kandy culminating with the second leg of the 80th Bradby Shield encounter on the 25th of July at the Lion’s Den at pictures
Police have recommended removing the traditional Kavadi dance performance from the upcoming procession of the historic Sri Utpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya in Devinuwara, citing security concerns.
The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels
Donald Trump has paused plans to escalate the war on Iran after being warned that the US is running low on missiles.
The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSASL), representing District Judges and Magistrates, has strongly opposed a proposed constitutional amendmentContinue Reading The post Judicial Service Association push bac
Indian MP Shashi Tharoor has praised former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe following a meeting in Colombo, saying history isContinue Reading The post Tharoor praises Ranil’s ‘Sacrifices and Services’, says His
Largest Sri Lankan festival ever held in Canada caps the band’s two-city Canadian tour Sri Lankan rock and pop favouritesContinue Reading The post Daddy Headlines Lankan Fest 2026 as Over 5,000 Fans Make History in Toron
The heat index — the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the “Caution” levelContinue Reading The post Heat Alert Issued for Eastern Province and Five Districts appeared first on Newswire.
By Saliya Peries PC Today’s Sunday Observer reports that the Ministry of Justice will place a proposal before theContinue Reading The post Judges’ retirement age move will ‘Taint’ President AKD’s legacy appeared first
The United National Party (UNP) has criticised the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) report on the alleged USD 2.5 millionContinue Reading The post UNP accuses COPF report of shielding senior officials over USD 2.5 mill
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has launched a new Public Health Pest Control and Vector-Borne Disease Response initiative inContinue Reading The post US Embassy launches dengue response initiative in Sri Lanka appeared fi
Police have recommended removing the Kavadi dance segment from the historic Devinuwara Sri Uthpalawanna Vishnu Devalaya procession scheduled for JulyContinue Reading The post Underworld Dispute Prompts Police Call to Dro
The Principal of the Sri Vijaya Buddhist Dhamma School in Riyadh has rejected reports claiming that Sri Lanka’s Ambassador toContinue Reading The post Riyadh Dhamma school principal denies claims ambassador ordered schoo
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says talks were held with Oman on Friday and Saturday over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He said progress has been made.
The Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court has imposed a Rs. 1 million fine on a hotel in the Nafora area of Karandagolla, Ella, after it admitted to selling bottled drinking water above the stipulated maximum retail price, auth
Typhoon Noul has hit southern China, including Hong Kong, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region and prompting the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in Guangdong province. China’s national weather
Colombo Kaps defended 197 runs to win the 12th match of the Lanka Premier League by restricting Dambulla Sixers to 176/8 at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Saturday [25] night. SCORES: Colombo Kaps 197/5 in
Kandy Royals’ bowlers led by Nuwan Thushara were able to defend their score of 165 to win the 11th match of the Lanka Premier League by defeating Galle Gallants by 11 runs at Dambulla on Saturday. SCORES: Kandy Royals 16
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 July 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara,
First comprehensive review of EPF, ETF launched, says Deputy Minister The Government has launched the first comprehensive review of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) since their establis
The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), and its constituent partners, the Newspaper Society of Sri Lanka (NSSL), The Editors’Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL), the Free Media Movement (FMM), the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Ass
More than Rs. 332 million in public funds has been spent on maintaining Provincial Council chairpersons and their staff despite the dissolution of Provincial Councils, Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Gov
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, popularly known as Pillayan, was further remanded until August 4 by the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court on Friday after being produced in connection with alleged murders
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Friday welcomed the positive development in the reduction of the labour-related tariff imposed on Sri Lankan exports to the United States, from 12.5% to 10%, following sustained engagement
The Colombo High Court on Friday ordered that further hearing of the money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, be taken up on August 20. The case was called before
Sri Lanka secured a lower United States tariff rate on its exports after the Government moved quickly to prohibit imports produced using forced labour, even as Washington introduced a new tariff regime following legal se
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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