Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new mobile application aimed at helping members of the public quickly notify police during emergencies.
Princess Astrid of Norway, the sister of the late King Harald V, has died at the age of 94, two days after attending his funeral, the country’s royal palace has announced.
Sri Lanka Women secured a dramatic four-wicket victory over Pakistan Women in the second semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, booking their place in the final against India.
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Regional Dialogue for Eastern and Southern Asia is scheduled to be held from September 14 to 17, 2026, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo. The Dialogue is hosted by the Government of
The SLPP will launch what it describes as a fresh “public struggle” at a major rally in Anuradhapura tomorrow (12), accusing the Government of pursuing political opponents while failing to provide relief to people strugg
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is set to launch a long-awaited logistics hub within the next two to three months, incorporating free-zone and bonded warehousing facilities and opening a new avenue for foreign direc
Former Minister and People’s Joint Opposition Convener Prof. G.L. Peiris has challenged the assertion that the Supreme Court’s determination on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution would be based solely on law and not
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) last evening after making a statement for several hours in connection with the ongoing investigation into the controversial proc
Sri Lanka has recorded 97,027 dengue cases so far this year, with 1,536 cases reported during the first part of September, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. The dengue death toll has also risen to 74, highli
More than 2,700 megawatts of power generation and storage capacity are expected to be added to the national grid through solar, wind and battery storage projects between 2027 and 2029, Power and Energy Minister Anura Kar
The SJB has held discussions with representatives of the Free Operations Centre on strengthening Opposition unity, following the parliamentary debate and approval of the 22nd Constitutional Amendment, party sources said
By Norman Palihawadane Abdul Razak Mohamed Basik, father of alleged drug trafficker Shiran Basik, has been arrested over the purchase of an apartment valued at more than Rs. 30 million, police said. He was arrested by th
Saturday 12th September, 2026 Killings are reported with monotonous regularity in this country. Two children were killed in a grenade attack on a house in Dehiwala in the early hours yesterday. Their father, who sustaine
The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), established in 1919 is the most senior automotive association in Sri Lanka affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, is calling for greater consistency, transparency an
Sri Lanka will heed the request by the Iranian government to replace three members of the crew which is in Sri Lankan waters and will deal with it through diplomatic and defence channels, Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra
England Lions cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their T20 warm-up match at Chelmsford, chasing down aContinue Reading The post England Lions crush Sri Lanka by 9 wickets after chasing 118 in just 7.2 ove
The government has launched the first phase of its “Life Cities” programme, targeting the planned development of 10 cities acrossContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka launches ‘Life Cities’ urban development programme appe
The Colombo Stock Exchange ended its three-session losing streak on 11 September 2026, with the ASPI closing marginally higher after a highly volatile session shaped by sudden movements in global oil prices and shifting
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will hold a mass rally in Anuradhapura tomorrow (12), National Convener D.V. Chanaka said.
The Railway Joint Trade Unions have warned that the continuing disruption of train services could undermine public confidence in Sri Lanka’s railway system.
A city should be a safe and secure place for everyone, including animals, and urban development should not be limited to the construction of concrete buildings, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said yesterday.
A nine-member selection committee comprising cinema experts will be appointed to select Sri Lanka’s official entry for the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars) in 2027, National Film Co
Five suspects arrested for allegedly extracting sand illegally without a permit from the Nawimalayaya Sanctuary were produced before the KantaleContinue Reading The post Five arrested for illegal sand mining in Nawimalay
A special discussion to brief representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the “Paperless Customs Declaration System”, scheduled toContinue Reading The post IMF Representatives Briefed on Sri Lanka Custom
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will hold a “Janasatana” public rally in Anuradhapura on Saturday (12) under the leadershipContinue Reading The post Anuradhapura rally to be led by Mahinda Rajapaksa: D.V. Chanaka
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A 5-megawatt (MW) solar power pilot project is planned over the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya, with the government beginning preliminaryContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka plans first canal-top solar project over Viyana
By Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa In early 2025, Sri Lanka Police launched eTraffic under the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme. ItContinue Reading The post The 2026 Sri Lanka Police app: Another compliance failure? appeare
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) has officially presented Team Sri Lanka for the 20th AsianContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to send 156 athletes for 2026 Asian Games in Japan (Full List) app
Perera and Sons (P&S) has apologised over an incident involving expired bakery products at its St. Benedict’s Mawatha outlet, describingContinue Reading The post P&S apologises over expired cream bun incident, says check
Brandix Lanka CEO Ashroff Omar called for a system of Customs pre-clearance directly from manufacturing plants to eliminate waiting time in the supply chain, warning that Sri Lanka’s current tariff advantage over regiona
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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