Tamil political groups and activists staged protests over the weekend, accusing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government of failing to fulfilContinue Reading The post Tamil groups in North stage protests highlight

England have confirmed their playing XI for the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Southampton, with 29-year-old Aneurin Donald setContinue Reading The post England confirm XI for first T20I against Sri Lanka; Donald to d

The Court of Appeal has appointed a three-judge bench to consider a complaint against former ministers Wimal Weerawansa and UdayaContinue Reading The post CA appoints three-judge bench over contempt complaint against Wim

Foundation stones will be laid on Sept. 16 for several new health facilities being constructed in the Northern, North CentralContinue Reading The post Rs. 7.1 billion health projects to be launched in four districts appe

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the government, opposition and public to work together to address the impact ofContinue Reading The post Sajith calls for collective action to face El Niño, La Niña impac

Sri Lankan wildlife officers have arrested a suspect after seizing a pendant containing a leopard tooth and several items allegedlyContinue Reading The post Wildlife officers seize leopard-tooth pendant, ivory items offe

People leaving institutional care will receive housing assistance of up to Rs. 2 million under a government programme aimed atContinue Reading The post Rs. 2 million housing assistance to help people leaving institutiona

Joint railway trade unions have confirmed that their planned two-day token strike on Sept. 17 and 18 will go aheadContinue Reading The post Railway unions confirm strike for Sept. 17 and 18 appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka and Thailand have signed two agreements in Bangkok to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the labour sector and facilitateContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, Thailand sign agreements to strengthen labour coope

Rani de Silva, mother of Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva, has passed away. A much-loved and influential figureContinue Reading The post Cricket legend Aravinda de Silva’s mother passes away appeared first on

Sri Lanka and Thailand today signed two landmark agreements aimed at strengthening labour cooperation and creating structured employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in Thailand.

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the Government’s objective is to create a learning environment that nurtures future leaders capable of drivi

Sri Lanka and Thailand signed landmark agreements today in Bangkok on Labour Cooperation and the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said.

Veteran Sri Lankan songstress Daya Nellampitiya has passed away at the age of 91, her family members said.

A parliamentary committee has revealed that preparations are well underway for the implementation of education reforms in 2027, with activity books, teacher guides and modules for Grades 2 and 6 already prepared and teac

A new training programme has been launched to qualify young people as “Construction Assistants”, with the aim of providing them with dignified, secure and stable employment in the construction sector.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for greater disaster preparedness, saying El Niño has become a “100% certainty” according to international climate organisations.

Certain Individuals are engaged in blackmailing Members of Parliament facing court cases in the guise of helping them to resolve such cases with the respective plaintiffs, MP Jagath Vithane alleged today.

Start with a managed demonetization and withdrawal of the Rs. 5,000 note, make it harder to hoard illicit cash, conduct anonymous transactions and keep money beyond the reach of the formal economy. Bring hidden cash into

A vacancy has arisen in Parliament following the resignation of Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) National List MP M.S. Abdul Wahid, the Election Commission has been informed.

The Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) last week accused Sri Lanka Customs of running an organised extortion racket against importers, warning that unchecked harassment by officials was driving micro, small and medi

The Sri Lanka Navy successfully recovered its Fast Attack Craft P 4447 following a successful salvage operation, bringing a multi-stage emergency response to a close. The craft, which ran into distress during a routine p

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, cloudy skies are expected over th

A commanding opening stand between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, followed by an excellent overall bowling effort, gave India their eighth Asia Cup title, fourth in T20 format, as they beat previous champions Sri Lan

‎ ‎Rumesh Tharanga outsmarted a strong field including his closest rivals this season, Anderson Peters and Julian Webber to clinch the men’s javelin title of the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest. ‎The Diamond

By Shamindra Ferdinando The Opposition should intensity its focus on the forthcoming selection of a member of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and remain vigilant as Speaker Dr.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stressed the need to conduct a comprehensive countrywide cadre revision urgently. GMOA spokesman Dr. Lasitha Dhammika told The Island that the failure on the part o

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa, currently held in remand custody, sent a defiant message from behind bars to supporters at the party’s “Jana Satana” rally in Anuradhapura on

Indo-Lanka naval exercise SLINEX 2026 is scheduled to commence in Visakhapatnam, India, today (14). SLN said that this year’s exercise would take place over a period of five days. The exercise is intended to enhance inte

By Sanath Nanayakkare In a major boost to bilateral economic ties, the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCISL) and the Indo–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ISCCI) have signed a strategic Memorandu

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday (13) announced a public protest against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution on 24 September, in Colombo. Premadasa made the announcement while addressing a

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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