A 43-year-old Ugandan national has been intercepted at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine into SriContinue Reading The post Uganda to Colombo: Customs discovers unusual

Heavy rain exceeding 100 mm is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka on Monday (14), as a low-level atmosphericContinue Reading The post Heavy rain above 100mm forecast for six provinces appeared first on Newswire.

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

The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) recently said in Jaffna that it located 31 people from the 23,352 complaints received over the years.The OMP said that thousands of other cases remained at various stages of its proces

by Prof. M.W. Amarasiri de Silva Sri Lanka’s state university system, long celebrated as the crown jewel of the nation’s free education policy, is currently navigating one of the most perilous periods in its modern histo

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to continue an uncompromising crackdown on corruption, drug trafficking and organized crime, while outlining a series of development and welfare measures for rural communiti

Dr. Rosh Jalagge, the first Sri Lankan to own a private long-haul jet, arrived at the Ratmalana Airport in his private aircraft, according to airport sources.

More than 17,000 people have been affected by adverse weather conditions reported across the country, with 10 deaths and nine injuries reported following heavy rainfall, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

India Women posted 183 for 5 against Sri Lanka Women in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai, setting Sri Lanka a target of 184 runs for victory.

Sri Lanka has launched the first project under a programme aimed at adding 300 megawatts (MW) of solar power toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka launches first project in 300MW solar power programme appeared first on N

India produced a dominant performance to beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai, securing a record eighth title.

The first project under a programme to add 300 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy to Sri Lanka’s national electricity grid was officially connected to the grid in Veyangoda today.

  India Women refused to receive the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi following theirContinue Reading The post India Women refuse Asia Cup trophy from ACC chief; Sri Lanka accept

Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage capped his remarkable season with another major victory, winning the men’s javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 on Sunday (13).

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today said that the era of political dynasties is over, saying the practice of a President’s son succeeding him or a Prime Minister’s son inheriting the premiership belongs to Sri Lanka

FitsAir has temporarily suspended its Colombo-Dubai flight service with effect from September 6, 2026, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East region.

Sri Lanka suffered a second successive heavy defeat to England Lions, losing by nine wickets under the DLS method inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka suffer second heavy defeat to England Lions ahead of T20I series app

The Colombo Marathon 2026 concluded successfully today (September 13) at Galle Face Green in Colombo, attracting more than 5,000 local and international runners.

Rumesh Pathirage capped a stunning breakthrough season to win the men’s javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26Continue Reading The post 91.09m! Rumesh Pathirage crowned Ultimate Champion appeare

Private fuel distribution companies operating in Sri Lanka have sought a cost-reflective pricing mechanism amid rising global fuel and shippingContinue Reading The post Rs. 170 loss per litre: Private operators seek dies

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed an NPP public rally in Kahatagasdigiliya on Sunday (13), focusing on corruption, organised crime, economicContinue Reading The post “No limit to arresting thieves”: 9 key poin

More than 5,000 local and international athletes took part in the Colombo Marathon 2026 held at Galle Face in ColomboContinue Reading The post African athletes take top honours at Colombo Marathon 2026 appeared first on

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga will compete in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest tonight.Continue Reading The post USD 150,000 up for grabs as Rumesh takes on world’s best toni

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;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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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