Turkish Airlines has agreed to take necessary steps to promptly compensate for the damage caused to the sports equipment ofContinue Reading The post Turkish Airlines agrees to compensate javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga,

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern, Central, North central provinces andContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued across11 district

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16), compared to Tuesday, with the US DollarContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 335 appeared first on Ne

A 20‑member delegation of dairy farmers from Sri Lanka has completed a specialised Training and Capacity‑Building Programme in India, heldContinue Reading The post Capacity‑Building Programme for Sri Lankan dairy farmers

New Zealand’s parliament on Wednesday passed legislation to implement a free trade agreement with ​India, under which tariffs on aboutContinue Reading The post New Zealand parliament passes India trade deal, cutting tari

The Meteorology Department has cautioned that widespread rainfall is expected across Sri Lanka within the next ten days, with forecastsContinue Reading The post El Niño: Rainfall expected across Sri Lanka over next 10 da

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered that the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando, who is currently released onContinue Reading The post Johnston’s bail case on luxury vehicle to resume Oct. 28 a

The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, met with former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at theContinue Reading The post New Chinese Ambassador meets former President Ranil Wickremesin

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a suspect in connection with a financial fraud involving forged property deeds inContinue Reading The post CID arrests 73‑year‑old over Rs. 10 Mn Colombo forged pr

New photos obtained exclusively by CBS News reveal for the first time the widespread damage and destruction of buildings andContinue Reading The post New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The low-level atmospheric disturbance is moving away from Sri Lanka. Therefore, its influence is expected

Harry Brook led from the front with his second and fastest T20I century as England sent Sri Lanka swirling down the Utilita Bowl with victory by 119 runs in the first T20I. The limited-overs skipper’s 42-ball effort – qu

by Norman Palihawadane Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera’s whereabouts have remained unknown since the Supreme Court, on Monday, annulled a presidential pardon granted to him in

Russian citizens residing or temporarily visiting Sri Lanka will have the opportunity to cast their ballots in the elections to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on September 20. The Embass

Plastic waste is a growing challenge for Sri Lanka’s food sector, yet important gaps remain in understanding where and how single-use plastics are used, how they move through food value chains, and where interventions co

In a landmark step towards strengthening regional cooperation, the South Asian University (SAU) has signed an MOU with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS), Colombo, to foster research networks, partnerships

Against the backdrop of the economic crisis that erupted in 2021/2022 Sri Lanka’s dependence on Indian economic and military support is growing. INS Udayagiri, Indian Navy’s indigenously built multi-role stealth frigate,

As Asia continues to account for a growing share of global economic activity, Sri Lanka faces an important opportunity to strengthen its links with regional trade networks, supply chains and economic corridors. How the c

The Appropriation Bill for the 2027 financial year has received the Attorney General’s clearance, paving the way for its publication in the Government Gazette and subsequent presentation to Parliament. The Cabinet of Min

by Prof. C. A. Saliya (The third instalment in a five-part series on the business of gambling, legal and illegal.) Somewhere in the fine print of every trading app you’ve ever seen advertised on social media, there’s a s

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested the former Chairman of the Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority, Opatha Vithanage Prasanna Sanjeewa, earlier today.

A low-level atmospheric disturbance persisting in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is expected to bring showers or thundershowers and heavy rainfall to several provinces, the Meteorological Department said today.

Sri Lanka’s economic growth eased to 4.2% in the second quarter of 2026, slowing from the 5.1% expansion recorded in the first quarter, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) said in its National Accounts Estimate

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower for a second consecutive session on 15 September 2026, with both benchmark indices declining amid continued cautious investor sentiment and elevated global oil prices.

Sri Lanka is stepping up disaster preparedness in several landslide-prone districts as authorities anticipate a shift towards wetter weather under the influence of El Niño over the coming months.

Parts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, have been hit by major rail disruption after suspected sabotage to the tracks, the country’s railway infrastructure operator has said.

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah has issued an emergency advisory urging Sri Lankan citizens in the Western region of Saudi Arabia to remain alert amid the emerging situation in the region.

The online issuance of Police Clearance Certificates has been temporarily suspended due to system maintenance, the Sri Lanka Police said.

Dengue breeding sites continue to be detected across the country through ongoing entomological surveys, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) Dr. Kapila Kannangara said.

The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s plan to restrict voting by mail before November’s midterm elections, in a setback for the White House.

The Government today rejected allegations by MP Ramanathan Archchuna that the Tamil diaspora provided financial support to the National People’s Power (NPP) for its election campaign.

Advocates compliance-led revenue growth, digital transformation, taxpayer fairness and more competitive business environment

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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