A landmark initiative to strengthen environmental journalism in Sri Lanka has been launched by Expertise France and the European Union,Continue Reading The post EU and Expertise France launch initiative to strengthen env

Seventeen years after the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has raised concerns over the lack of accountability for alleged grave human rights violations and inte

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the commissioning of a warship he said could deliver “annihilating retaliatory strikes on an enemy”, citing “constant threats”, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agen

Sri Lanka’s second metro bus depot, constructed in Kadawatha, commenced operations today as part of efforts to modernise and expand the country’s public transport system.

One has to improve his or her political literacy to understand the danger posed by the 22nd amendment to the Constitution, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

The railway service between Peradeniya and Colombo, which was disrupted after being severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwa, is expected to resume in October, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena sai

A consignment of Pakistani pigeons smuggled through India was seized and four suspects were arrested by the STF during a raid off Kalpitiya jetty on Saturday evening (05)

At least six people are now confirmed dead in a residential building collapse in the Indian capital, Delhi, with more students still feared trapped inside.

The government is exploring the use of advanced technological tools to strengthen Sri Lanka’s healthcare system, with a particular focus on medical research, development and the management of non-communicable diseases (N

The Government proudly promotes the fact that Sri Lanka’s total export earnings exceeded US$10 billion during the first seven months of 2026. An increase in exports is certainly a positive development, and there is no re

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) seniors including its General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara participated in a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of the United National Party (UNP) yesterday indicating that there

The Irrigation Department has reported that the total water capacity stored in reservoirs across the country has dropped to aroundContinue Reading The post Reservoir water levels drop to 47% amid dry weather appeared fir

India has produced and successfully test-fired its first AK-203 “Sher” assault rifle made entirely with domestically sourced components and materials,Continue Reading The post India produces first AK-203 with 100% locall

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to last Friday. However, the USContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332 appeared first on New

By Lucy McKernan  Seventeen years after the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war, the latest report by the United NationsContinue Reading The post UN finds little progress on justice in Sri Lanka – HRW appeared first on Newswire

A unique demonstration by a group of Sri Lankans living across Europe has drawn attention by urging foreigners to visitContinue Reading The post Unique demonstration in Europe promotes Sri Lanka tourism appeared first on

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern and Uva provinces and the PolonnaruwaContinue Reading The post Lightning advisory : Met Department issues red alerts for 7 district

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) was a net buyer of a record $ 579 million worth of foreign currency from the domestic market in August, the highest single-month purchase since January 2025, as an increasingly stable

The Police have issued an urgent alert about a fraudulent scheme using a fake website designed to mimic the DigitalContinue Reading The post Police warn of scam targeting GOV PAY traffic fine system appeared first on New

Nine awards, including two Golds, across disciplines recognise business-driven creativity Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka delivered a standout performance at theContinue Reading The post Ogilvy Group Tops Award Tally at Dragons o

Nine awards, including two Golds, across disciplines recognise business-driven creativity Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka delivered a standout performance at theContinue Reading The post Ogilvy Group Tops Award Tally at Dragons o

The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of September due to its apparent southward relative motion. The nearest places of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Pol

  Harshitha Samarawickrema’s splendid 48 not out off 37 balls took  Sri Lanka over the line in a low-scoring thriller against Bangladesh. The defending champions secured a semi-final berth with a four-wicket win, and by

By Norman Palihawadane The CID recently found that former SLPP Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara, better known as ‘Choka Malli’, had left for Thailand when the Supreme Court imposed an overseas travel ban on him last F

By Pradeep Prasanna Samarakoon The number of deaths from dengue fever in Sri Lanka has risen to 73 this year, with 96,228 cases reported across the country so far, according to the Dengue Control Unit. The latest figures

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday accused the government of seeking to undermine Sri Lanka’s democratic system and weaken the Opposition.Addressing a ceremony at the UNP Headquarters, at Sirikotha, to mark

By SK Samaranayake Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever number of blood donations, in a single year, in 2025, collecting 467,000 units, National Blood Transfusion Service Director Dr. Lakshman Edirisinghe said. Edirisingh

More than 115,000 people have been affected by the prevailing dry spell in Sri Lanka, with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) continuing to distribute drinking water to communities in seven districts. The DMC has said

A tour reveals the widening gap between Delft’s tourism promise and the realities of island life By Sanath Nanayakkare Stepping onto Neduntheevu – better known as Delft Island – can feel like slipping off the edge of the

Monday 7th September, 2026 The irony of the JVP and the UNP clashing over last week’s arrest and remand of SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa over an alleged Rs. 100 million bribe linked to an Airbus deal may

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

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;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;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

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

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

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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