The Cabinet has approved the commencement of regulated tourism activities at Nil Diya Pokuna under the supervision of the DepartmentContinue Reading The post Tourism activity at Nil Diya Pokuna to be regulated appeared f

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution,Continue Reading The post 22nd Amendment: SJB files Supreme Court Challenge appeared first

The government has rejected social media claims that an LTTE training camp was being maintained in Kilinochchi, with Cabinet SpokesmanContinue Reading The post Govt rejects claims of LTTE training camp in Kilinochchi app

A total of Rs. 74 billion was allegedly transferred overseas through 10,151 transactions using 89 bank accounts, Cabinet Spokesman MinisterContinue Reading The post 4 bank officials arrest : Minister reveals New Details

The Cabinet has granted policy approval to amend Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Act to make unauthorized transfers of funds outContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka moves to criminalize unauthorized overseas fund transfers a

SLT-MOBITEL Group’s revenue increased 11.1% in the second quarter of 2026, while profit after tax rose 54.4% to more thanContinue Reading The post SLT Group records 11.1% revenue growth in Q2 2026 appeared first on Newsw

The Cabinet has approved the publication and subsequent tabling in Parliament of the new bill aimed at addressing shortcomings inContinue Reading The post Cabinet Approves New Anti-Terrorism Bill appeared first on Newswi

Dinesh Chandimal sustained an injury while fielding during the first session of the fourth day, hitting his shoulder and headContinue Reading The post Test debut for Pasindu Sooriyabandara appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of contracts for the printing, supply and delivery of computer-based lottery ticketsContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves Rs. 580mn contracts for printing NLB lottery

OneDriver.lk marked a milestone recently, winning Silver in the Best Automotive Website category at BestWeb.LK 2026. The award reflects itsContinue Reading The post OneDriver.lk Wins Silver at BestWeb.LK 2026 appeared fi

Serena and Venus Williams lost a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years. The American pair were beaten 6-2 1-6 10-8 by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in front of a packed c

Search operations are still actively underway for the missing naval officer, for the fourth consecutive day (18 August 2026). Naval Fast Attack Craft P 4447 encountered an unexpected maritime emergency on 15 August aroun

Veterinary personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force have stepped in to treat an elephant calf that sustained a gunshot injury and was found in critical condition in the Herathgama Wildlife Zone.

As Opposition MPs held up posters featuring a Daily Mirror cartoon depicting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a tense situation erupted in Parliament today as they protested against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitut

The Bill to amend the Constitution for the 22nd time and the Judicature Amendment Bill were presented to Parliament amid protests by the Opposition.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former Fisheries Corporation Chairman Maheel Senaratne over allegations of irregularities in the procurement process related to fis

Dinesh Chandimal had to leave the field after sustaining an injury to his right shoulder and neck during the first session of Day 4 of the first Test against India.

A group of four police officers of the Monaragala Crime Investigation Unit were arrested last morning by Thanamalwila Police on suspicion of accepting a bribe of Rs.500,000 to dodge legal action against the owner of a ga

The government of Sri Lanka has the sovereign right to amend the country’s laws in line with the people’s mandate, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today.

Archaeologists have uncovered important evidence of settlements and the daily lives of ordinary people during excavations at the historic Yapahuwa Kingdom under the Wayamba Project.

A dry spell in the Northern, Eastern and North Central provinces, as well as some areas of the Hambantota District, is reported, leading to water storage in more than 30 reservoirs and rivers falling to less than 50 per

The continuous rise of diesel is still a matter of concern for Sri Lanka, an official said yesterday.

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; 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

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;By S. Rubatheesan lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; gt;The government is set to dece

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

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

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

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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

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

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

President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman – a US ally – if it “gets in the way” of his administration’s own talks with Iran, Fox News reports. The US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to reop

The approval rating of United States President Donald Trump has fallen to the lowest level of his presidency, with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned that the US-Israel war on Iran will last a long time. Jus

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 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

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that religious and cultural festivals such as the Bellanwila Esala Perahera play a significant role in preserving Sri Lanka’s religious and cultural heritage from generation to

Prosecution took five years to present its case Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila yesterday (17) questioned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent declaration that the 2019 Easter Sunday terror at

By Shamindra Ferdinando The Fast Attack Craft (FAC) that sank off Angulana on Saturday (15) has collided with a sunken ship. The Island learns that MV Thermopylae Sierra sank in August 2012 during a monsoon storm. The il

Sri Lanka CERT, the National Centre for Cyber Security, has received complaints regarding a fraudulent scheme in which individuals impersonate officials of institutions, such as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Poli

The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) investigating the alleged transfer of USD 1 bn (approximately Rs 300 bn), without importing any goods into the country, have arrested four managers of private ban