Brandix served as the Main Partner for Day 01: Social of CATALYZE 2026, reinforcing its commitment to placing people atContinue Reading The post Brandix at CATALYZE 2026: Advancing the Conversation on People-Centered Sus

Sri Lanka and Japan are set to deepen cooperation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), following high‑level talks betweenContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka–Japan to strengthen cooperation in digit

Sri Lanka has recorded 91,346 dengue cases and 68 deaths so far this year, while the case fatality rate standsContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka dengue cases top 91,000 appeared first on Newswire.

Consultant Psychiatrist at the Galle National Hospital, Dr. Rumi Ruben, has cautioned that the ongoing hot weather linked to ElContinue Reading The post Rising heat linked to surge in mental health issues – Consultant Ps

A new Pew Research Centre survey across 36 countries shows that India continues to receive a more positive than negativeContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka gives India highest global rating: Pew Research report across 36

Australian investors have given their full agreement to a series of new investments aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s production economy,Continue Reading The post Australian investors back new projects to boost Sri Lank

Shubman Gill won only his third toss in nine Tests as captain and, as expected, decided to bat first on a Galle track expected to help bowlers less than it usually does. The pitch had an even grass covering and no dry pa

Sri Lanka Police state that a 72‑hour detention order has been issued against Shiran Basik, identified as a major drugContinue Reading The post 72‑hour detention order issued against suspected drug kingpin Shiran Basik a

The Sri Lanka Navy has enlisted 330 recruits, including 100 women, under its 267th intake for the Regular and VolunteerContinue Reading The post 330 recruits join Sri Lanka Navy under 267th intake appeared first on Newsw

United States air safety investigators have found evidence of metal fatigue in an engine fan blade that fractured during aContinue Reading The post Engine debris shattered Ryanair window, pulling passenger out, NTSB says

The Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill proposes to increase fines for offences under the 1956 ActContinue Reading The post Child labour offences: Fines to jump from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 100,000

Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the Womwn’s T20 Asia Cup  in the UAE later this month and the Asian Games in Japan next month due to a hamstring injury. Pratika Rawal  replaces her in the Asia Cup side as she get

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 15 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.

The US Geological Survey says a strong magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia early on Saturday Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) initially issued alerts of possible tsunami waves but

Sri Lanka’s Office of Missing Persons (OMP) is handling almost 17,000 active cases of disappearances, while its database contains over 23,000 cases, PTI has reported, quoting OMP Chairman Mahesh Katulanda. Katulanda has

By Norman Palihawadane The government will present the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which includes provisions to extend the retirement age of judges, to Parliament, on August 18, Minister of Justice and N

More than 25,000 patients, across Sri Lanka, are currently on waiting lists for heart surgeries, major surgical procedures and essential medical tests, with some heart surgery lists reportedly extending until 2029. The s

By Chaminda Silva Sri Lanka has recorded 91,346 dengue cases so far this year, with the number of infections continuing to rise, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said 68 dengue-related death

By SK Samaranayake Police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with the alleged assault and abandonment of a four-year-old girl in an isolated area in Wattegama. The suspects were arrested by Hali-Ela Police in

The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Pakistani community in Sri Lanka commemorated the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan yesterday with profound national fervor, solemnity, and a renewed commit

The heat index, or the temperature felt by the human body, is expected to rise to the ‘Caution’ level in several areas of seven districts during the daytime, the Department of Meteorology warned.

The Government has extended until December 31, 2026, a 50% surcharge imposed on the applicable Customs Import Duty on specified imported motor vehicles.

Japan has confirmed that the construction work of the second passenger terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will commence before November this year.

More than 200,000 disputes are referred to mediation boards across Sri Lanka each year, the Ministry of Justice and National Integration said.

Notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who was arrested in Dubai, was brought back to Sri Lanka tonight (14), along with two other suspected underworld figures, under the custody of Sri Lankan law enforcement authoritie

The Sri Lanka Police has instructed all police stations to take legal action against drivers who park or leave vehicles in a manner that obstructs designated bus stops.

Villagers and Buddhist monks in Hiriketiya have staged a protest calling for the removal of a recently established Chabad House in the popular southern coastal area.

Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has said he does not intend to contest the next parliamentary election from the Kandy District, while asserting that the National People’s Power (NPP) government will continue to rema

A comprehensive security and traffic plan has been implemented for the 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera, with more than 7,900 security personnel to be deployed throughout the festival period from August 18 to August 28.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to strengthen Sri Lanka’s co-operative movement and state-owned retail institutions to play a more active role in the market and help regulate prices.

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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