Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders with immediate effect from today (5). The priceContinue Reading The post Litro gas prices cut appeared first on Newswire.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely across several parts of Sri Lanka on Saturday, with rainfall exceeding 75 millimeters possible inContinue Reading The post Weather: Heavy showers expected in several areas today appea

The prices of Litro domestic LP gas cylinders have been reduced with effect from today (05), Litro Gas Lanka announced.

Australia has moved to stop new international student enrolments in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), citing concerns over visa misuse, high refusal rates and course non-completion.

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 05 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the  Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Po

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was yesterday remanded until September 18 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court following his arrest by the Commission to Invest

The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka this year has risen to 96,040, with 72 deaths recorded so far, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. The Unit said 10,155 cases were reported in August alone, hig

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan at the historic Tashichhodzong, in Thimphu, last Wednesday (02), with discussions focusing on Bhutan’s development priorities and wa

Former Minister Johnston Fernando was granted bail yesterday after being produced before court following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged irregulariti

The Supreme Court yesterday concluded hearing 15 petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill presented to Parliament by the Government. A three-member bench, comprising Justices Sh

US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and FMC Commissioner Robert J. Harvey will visit Sri Lanka September 6–10 to advance US-Sri Lanka cooperation on maritime trade, investment, and the shipping ne

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a national dialogue on constitutional reform, proposing that Sri Lanka consider establishing a dedicated Constitutional Court or another specialised mechanism to review c

The Board of AIA Group Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the Group’s financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Growth rates are shown on a constant exchange rate basis unless otherwise stated:

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

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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

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

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

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a one-year moratorium on the use of student-facing generative artificial intelligence inContinue Reading The post Mamdani imposes one-year ban on AI for most NYC students

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa was yesterday arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations that he received Rs. 100

The Australian government has moved to prevent new international students from enrolling in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), citingContinue Reading The post Australia Cancels Popular Graduate Diploma for In

The Supreme Court has ordered former State Minister Premalal Jayasekera to appear before court on October 21 and imposed anContinue Reading The post Death Sentence to Acquittal: Supreme Court Imposes Travel Ban on Premal

A 74-year-old man was shot dead at a residence on Malini Bulathsinhala Mawatha in Boralesgamuwa on Friday night, police said.Continue Reading The post One Killed in Boralesgamuwa Shooting appeared first on Newswire.

The Army has been told to stop ’’non-essential’’ training exercises to save money, according to a defence source.

President’s Counsel Sampath Mendis, appearing on behalf of suspect Namal Rajapaksa, told the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that his client had been arrested and produced before court solely on the basis of a statement

While condemning the arrest of SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa, the United National Party (UNP) today said that public acceptance of a politician will not be deterred by arrests.

Mohamed Hisham Jamaldeen, the son of former Western Province Governor and former Colombo Mayor A.J.M. Muzammil was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Wednesday (September 2).

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the water supply will be suspended until 11.30 p.m. on September 4, 2026, due to maintenance work being carried out on the Ambatale–Dehiwala water t

Drivers in the US are paying more than ever for diesel at the pump as the US-Israel war with Iran continues to hit Americans’ wallets.

SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has questioned the timing of his arrest and remand, pointing to upcoming politicalContinue Reading The post “Why Today? Why Now?” Namal Issues Special Statement After Arrest

England have named their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka, with Harry Brook setContinue Reading The post England bring out Big Guns for Sri Lanka Series appeared first on Newswire.

  The 21st model village constructed in Sri Lanka with grant assistance from the Government of India was handed overContinue Reading The post Indian Grant Support Delivers 21st Model Village in Sri Lanka appeared first o

A Panadura Magistrate’s Court officer responsible for handling fiscal and summons-related duties has left Sri Lanka for Thailand amid anContinue Reading The post Panadura court officer leaves Sri Lanka amid investigation