The Wild Tuskers of Sri Lanka organisarion has called for urgent intervention to protect 13 wild elephants across the country, warning that the involvement of security forces is essential to ensure their safety.

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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International governments and agencies have urged websites to address two critical cyber-security flaws in a programming language which powers much of the internet. The vulnerabilities were found within the PHP programmi

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; 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

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 US State Department has ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as attacks escalate, with three people killed in strikes across the country. Saudi authorities said debris from a drone intercep

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatens to invade any country that attacks it as the military shifts to an “offensive and asymmetrical” defence doctrine, according to its spokesman Hossein Mohebi. [Alja

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

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

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 October 2026 Issued at 5.30 a.m. on 22 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The low level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka has developed into a low-pressure area. Under the influenc

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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

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;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;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

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

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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

Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake today alleged in Parliament that the criteria for a tender to print stickers affixed to liquor bottles had been changed to favour an official attached to the Presidential Secreta

Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunarathna has directed the court registrar to forward case files concerning the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to the President of the Court of Appeal to initiate contempt of court proceedi

Wearing certain tattoos or styles of dress associated with organised criminal groups could be considered an offence under the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill presented to Parliament yesterday.

… alleges Speaker disregarded key recommendation for forensic audit By Shamindra Ferdinando Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Dr. Harsha de Silva, MP, yesterday (21) said that the people would have to be

Experts urge caution as Unit 1 remains offline following October 17 blackout By Ifham Nizam The government’s rejection of allegations linking coal quality to the October 17 countrywide blackout has drawn a note of cautio

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday (19) searched the Jaffna headquarters of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) and its office in Kayts. The search of the headquarters, on Stanley Road, in the f

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has asked taxpayers to submit their income tax returns for the year of assessment 2025/2026 on or before November 30. Taxpayers can obtain further information by calling the Department

Following nearly five decades of growth and international project delivery, SANKEN GEN has officially been established as an independent international group. This strategic restructuring consolidates the organization’s o

A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and comprising Justices Achala Wengappuli and Gihan Kulatunga, yesterday (21) issued an open warrant for the arrest of former State Minister Premalal J

Incumbent President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeks advice from Duminda Hulangamuwa who was also the economic advisor of Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, MP Harsha de Silva said today.

Train services on the railway line beyond Rambukkana have been disrupted following a landslide at Kadigamuwa Railway Station this afternoon.

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower for a third consecutive session on 21 October 2026, although the ASPI showed intermittent signs of buying support around the session lows.

Two spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir have been opened by two feet each, releasing water into the Deduru Oya at a rate of 4,200 cubic feet per second, the Director of Irrigation (Water Management) said.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) was not informed of the Rs. 13 increase in wheat flour prices and has launched islandwide raids against traders selling wheat flour at higher prices, CAA Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the government to withdraw the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill and the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill in their present forms, warning that t

The Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill (OCB) requires a company Director to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that an offence by the company was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised due diligence, th

Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar says repairs to a major drainage pipeline on Dudley Senanayake Mawatha in Borella have beenContinue Reading The post Borella road reopened after 50-year-old drainage pipeline repaired

SriLankan Airlines is exploring opportunities to expand its network to Perth, China and Africa, with CEO Vipula Gunatilleka Mishra sayingContinue Reading The post SriLankan Airlines eyes Perth, China and Africa routes to

Addressing the Parliament today (Oct.21) Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando assured the public that thereContinue Reading The post Deputy Finance Minister assures parliament “there is no g

National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) headline inflation stood at 8.1% year on year in September 2026, remaining unchanged from AugustContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s NCPI inflation holds steady at 8.1% in September

Engineers in charge of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir have opened two spill gates on October 21 due to continuous heavyContinue Reading The post Two spill gates opened at Upper Kotmale reservoir following heavy rain appeare

A postman attached to the Haldummulla Soragune Post Office has been arrested during an inspection conducted on information that heContinue Reading The post Postman arrested over 2080 undelivered letters dating back to 20