A person was injured in a shooting incident reported in the Wandurammulla area of Nawagamuwa today, according to Police. TheContinue Reading The post One injured in Nawagamuwa shooting appeared first on Newswire.

A Government-appointed committee has begun formulating a new legal framework to regulate domesticated elephants and their participation in cultural events,Continue Reading The post Committee begins work on new legal fram

The United States has announced new visa regulations that will impose fixed periods of stay for foreign students, exchange visitorsContinue Reading The post US to change visa rules for foreign students, journalists appea

A new Buddhist pilgrimage tour package, “Buddha Wandana”, was launched in Colombo on Thursday (16) to coincide with the introductionContinue Reading The post ‘Buddha Wandana’ pilgrimage package launched ahead of Vietnam

The Commonwealth Games Association of Sri Lanka (CGA Sri Lanka) on Wednesday (15) officially unveiled Team Sri Lanka for theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka unveils 40-member athlete squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Two digital video recorder (DVR) hard drives containing CCTV footage from Negombo Prison have been sent to the University ofContinue Reading The post Negombo Prison CCTV DVRs sent to University of Moratuwa for forensic a

The Sri Lankan Rupee has further weakened against the US Dollar, the latest exchange rate data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka revealed.

The Plantations and Community Infrastructure Ministry yesterday (15) launched the national programme to establish 500 “Ceylon Tea Villages” as part of efforts to achieve Sri Lanka’s target of increasing finished tea prod

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted 52 special raids targeting private hospitals and medical laboratories across the country to ensure consumer health and safety.

A heated confrontation broke out between Jaffna District Independent MP Archchuna Ramanathan and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar during the Kilinochchi District Coordination Committee meeting held today (16).

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 28 individuals involved in illegal fishing activities during a series of operations conducted across theContinue Reading The post Navy arrests 28 in crackdown on illegal fishing operations

Former Parliamentarian and Democratic Left Front Secretary Vasudeva Nanayakkara has voiced support for extending the service period of senior judges,Continue Reading The post Vasu supports extending judges’ retirement ag

Sri Lankan authorities have seized more than 15,900 kilograms of illicit drugs and arrested 230,248 suspects since the launch ofContinue Reading The post Over 15,900 kg of drugs seized in Sri Lanka’s anti-drug operations

The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has invited online applications for the 2026 Annual and Compulsory Teacher Transfer Programme for teachers serving in national schools.

The government will introduce a subject-based teacher recruitment system to address the country’s teacher shortage, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Prof. Chandana Abayaratne said.

The Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) has commenced a fully digital transformation of its accreditation procedures, administrative operations and accounting systems to enhance the global recognition and credibility of

He never prepared to take over the nation by himself during the crisis in 2022 but took over as it was his responsibility, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Tehran has launched fresh attacks on US military bases in neighbouring Gulf states, while Washington continued to strike sites across Iran overnight.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has filed an intervention petition before the Court of Appeal seeking the dismissal of the writ application filed by former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Sures

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has launched its “Plastic-Free Sacred Zone 2030” programme, a five-year initiative aimed at transforming theContinue Reading The post CEA launches programme to make Kataragama sa

A pre-Budget discussion to review the progress of projects implemented under the 2026 Budget allocations for the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and to discuss proposals for the 2027 Budget was held

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, visited the State of Qatar to convey condolences on the passing of the Father Emir, at Lusail Palace in Doha on Wednesday  (15 July). Upon her arrival, the Prime Minister was receiv

At present, El Niño conditions have developed and are classified as being at a weak level. Forecasts indicate a 63% probability of a very strong El Niño event developing during the period from November 2026 to January 20

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 July 2026 by the Department of Meteorology A few showers may occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle a

Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands. The defending world champ

The United States said it had launched fresh strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening as President Donald Trump warned Tehran it “better behave”. The US military said “Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vess

Former External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday (15) briefed the UN Resident Coordinator in Colombo, Marc-André Franche, on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s move to extend the retirement ages of the sup

A week-long crackdown to begin in 11 districts Hospitals are coming under mounting pressure as the country’s dengue epidemic gathers pace, with nearly 70,000 infections and 48 deaths reported so far this year, prompting

In an era where artificial intelligence can create convincing stories, images and videos within seconds, journalism is facing one of its most defining moments. The challenge before the media is no longer simply finding i

Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, and Secretary to Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Anil Jasinghe on Monday (13) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supply of medical equipment to Base Hospital, Deni

The banking sector channelled an estimated 70% of last year’s credit expansion into productive sectors, Hatton National Bank (HNB) Managing Director/CEO Damith Pallewatte said yesterday, arguing that the resurgence in