Sanka Abeysinghe, Senior Ranger Specialist at Hilton Yala Resort, completes FGASA NQF 2 Field Guide qualification and connects with theContinue Reading The post Hilton Yala Rangers Strengthen Guiding Expertise with FGASA

Amana Bank recently opened its 49th Self Banking Centre in Eravur Pattu, further strengthening the Bank’s presence in the regionContinue Reading The post Amana Bank Strengthens Footprint with 49th Self Banking Centre in

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) hosted its flagship Pinnacle Awards, honouring top performers across its Commercial function for their exceptionalContinue Reading The post CTC Celebrates Commercial Excellence at Pinnacl

A 16-year-old girl of Sri Lankan origin has died after being struck by a car while on her way toContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan teenager killed in London road accident appeared first on Newswire.

Pioneered by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 will take place from 25 –Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Next Generation of AI Talent Takes Centre Stage as AI Week 2026 Kicks Of

A 36-year-old man has died after sustaining injuries in a gas cylinder explosion at the kitchen of the Polonnaruwa National Nephrology Hospital, police said.

The Canada Border Services Agency has seized suitcases packed with illicit substances bound for Sri Lanka at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier this month.

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has held discussions on the possibility of hosting the Miss Universe pageant in Sri Lanka, aContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka explores possibility of hosting Miss Universe pageant appear

Psychological counsellors have raised concerns about a growing pattern of sexual withdrawal among married men in Sri Lanka, saying a lack of intimacy is increasingly contributing to tension and conflict in relationships.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is considering bringing a no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said.

Hundreds of people gathered in Nallur, Jaffna, on Saturday to mark the 39th anniversary of the death of Rasaiah Parthipan,Continue Reading The post Hundreds gather in Jaffna as Thileepan commemorations conclude appeared

Drug trafficking networks are using different maritime routes to smuggle various types of narcotics and other contraband into Sri Lanka, with the Northern Sea and Arabian Sea emerging as key routes for different categori

Later, during the debate, in a heated exchange of words with Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dayasiri Jayasekera, Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake said he meant a division in society only.

A commemorative service was held in memory of Rasaiah Parthipan commonly known by the nom de guerre ‘Thileepan’ in Nallur Jaffna this morning (26). Parthipan a revolutionary member of the LTTE and a student of  the  Univ

The Sri Lanka Police have clarified the procedures governing the repossession of vehicles and other equipment by leasing and financeContinue Reading The post Can leasing companies seize your vehicle? Police clarify the l

Canadian authorities have seized 44 kg of hashish and 13 kg of cocaine from a traveller’s luggage at Toronto PearsonContinue Reading The post 57 kg of drugs destined for Sri Lanka seized at Toronto airport appeared first

The Sri Lanka Police have clarified the legal procedures governing the repossession of vehicles and equipment by leasing and finance companies, warning against forceful seizures and breaches of the peace.

The proposed NGO law could weaken organisations that help citizens challenge government decisions, defend their rights and obtain essential assistance, Democratic People’s Front Vice President for International Affairs a

The government has dismissed reports alleging that it is taking steps to curtail rooftop solar power while promoting other energy sources.

Excessive screen use among preschool children is raising concerns over their brain development, language and social skills, physical activity and overall health, with 64% of children spending more than 30 minutes a day o

Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has received a new javelin from the Sports Ministry ahead of his eventContinue Reading The post Sports Ministry hands over new javelin to Rumesh Tharanga in Japan appeare

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

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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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;p align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Third shipment fails nbsp;quality test nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;None so far ha

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

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

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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 National Building Research Institute has issued landslide early warnings to the districts of Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Hambanthota, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matara, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura from 16:00 h

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western, Uva  and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy,