The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has moved swiftly to replace the competition javelins damaged during transit for Sri Lankan world champion Rumesh Tharanga, with the cost to be fully covered by the government.

Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera, appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today to provide a statement in connection with investigations into the con

Traders cannot provide “sili-sili” polythene bags free of charge to consumers when selling goods, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said.

Even though 17 years have elapsed since the end of the armed conflict, many affected communities in the North, East and even in the South are still suffering. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror, former Comma

Police have launched action against a bus driver after a video showing the vehicle allegedly bypassing a red traffic lightContinue Reading The post Bus Driver’s Dangerous Red-Light Shortcut Ends With Police Action appear

On 27 September 2026, ITC Ratnadipa Colombo will host Ceylon Gemlogue 2026, a gathering unlike anything Sri Lanka’s gem andContinue Reading The post Ceylon Gemlogue 2026: An Exclusive Convergence Shaping the Future of Ge

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; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

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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

The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory for severe lightning for North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Vavuniya and Mannar districts.

Parliament has approved new regulations aimed at ensuring the technical fitness and roadworthiness of vehicles used for passenger transport servicesContinue Reading The post School, Office and Passenger Transport Vehicle

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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

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

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

The government will provide Sri Lankan world champion Rumesh Tharanga with a new set of javelins after his equipment wasContinue Reading The post Inquiry Sought Over Damage to Rumesh Tharanga’s Javelins During Flight app

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to adopt stronger online safety practices to protectContinue Reading The post Could you fall victim to sextortion? SLCERT shares ways to stay

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen

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;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

The Irrigation Department has issued alerts for the Maguru Ganga and Attanagalu Oya as several parts of the country recorded heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours.

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to remain vigilant against sextortion, an online crime in which perpetrators threaten to share intimate images or videos unless victims meet t

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for Colombo,Kalutara and Kegalle districts following adverse weather conditions prevailing in some parts of the country.

Rhys was recognised at the prestigious US ceremony for his roles in supernatural TV comedy Widow’s Bay and psychological thriller The Beast In Me.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (15), compared to Monday. However, the US DollarContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 333 appeared first on Ne

The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has reportedly been directed to investigate allegations of promoting the banned Liberation Tigers of TamilContinue Reading The post TID to Probe Alleged LTTE Promotion at SLPP R

The Sri Lanka Police have called on the public to actively assist in curbing serious road accidents by reporting recklessContinue Reading The post Public urged to report reckless bus drivers via Police WhatsApp hotline a

The government is considering several measures to address pressure on domestic fuel prices amid rising global crude oil costs, Power and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka has said.

China has showcased a highly realistic fish-shaped underwater robot that can autonomously navigate through water, highlighting the country’s growing developmentContinue Reading The post China unveils robotic fish modelle

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva andContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issue

The “Mehewara Pasasum” programme to recognise Divisional Secretariats in the Eastern Province that demonstrated the highest level of performance in 2025 was held recently at the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic S

A group of students from Rahmaniya Maha Vidyalaya, Eravur, Batticaloa visited the Presidential Secretariat and President’s House on Monday (14) afternoon . The students were given this opportunity as part of the “Vision”

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 15 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 September 2026 by the Department of  Meteorology The low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Under the  influence o

By Shamindra Ferdinando The absence of Agriculture Minister Lal Kantha and his Deputy Namal Karunaratne at the NPP’s farmers’ rally at Polonnaruwa, on Saturday (12) revealed the government’s failure to address the proble

A demonstration was held in Jaffna on Sunday (14) demanding an international investigation into the Chemmani mass grave, which protesters said constitutes evidence of the genocide committed against Tamils, Tamil Guardian

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered its Fast Attack Craft P 4447 following a successful salvage operation, bringing a multi-stage emergency response to a close. The craft sank during a routine patrol, on 15 August 2026, off Ang

Advocata Institute presented the institute’s inaugural Freedom Award to Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, recognizing his tireless efforts to further freedom and civic life of Sri Lankan citizens. Dr. Saravanamuttu ’s journ

by N. A. de S. Amaratunga At a time when the word genocide is used with political motive and defensive war misconstrued as genocide, and a brutal genocide is taking place on a global scale with impunity, one should refle

by Jehan Perera The ongoing 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which runs from September 7 to October 7, 2026, in Geneva is important to Sri Lanka. Its outcome will send a signal to other internatio

by Reemus Fernando ‎ Rumesh Tharanga powered Sri Lanka’s track and field to new heights with yet another dominant performance, winning the men’s javelin title at the World Athletics’ inaugural Ultimate Championship in Bu