Lanka Sathosa has announced a reduction in the prices of 10 essential food items with effect from today.

The Department of Meteorology has forecast fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm in parts of the country today, while strongContinue Reading The post Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds in several areas today appeared firs

Thailand’s prime minister has vowed to introduce new gun control laws in the wake of a shooting by a teenager on the outskirts of Bangkok that left eight people dead and 22 injured.

Galle Gallants stormed into the LPL 2026 final with a six-wicket victory over Colombo Kaps in Qualifier 2 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Friday.

The Confederation of African Football’s Executive Committee has unanimously confirmed its support for beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino, at odds with ⁠its counterparts in Europe, North America and Asia. On the

There will be selected free entry for the two-Test series between Sri Lanka and India, Sri Lanka Cricket [SLC] has announced, with entry to the grass embankments at the Galle International Cricket Stadium (GICS) and Sinh

The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan have signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca, declaring that “any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all”. [Aljaz

Half centuries from Sam Harper [77 off 51 balls] and Charith Asalanka [59 off 42 balls] helped Galle Gallants edge out Colombo Kaps by six wickets and qualify for the final of the Lanka Premier League. Scores: Colombo Ka

Undefeated  Sampath Bank take on MAS Intimate at the DHH Ground in Negombo while Abans Group take on LOLC Holdings at the FTZ Ground in Katunayake for the semifinals of the MCA – Honour Champions League 2026 today (08).

Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage traded his bat for the Javelin, survived wild elephant attacks and drove a mini truck in the dead of night just to realise his Olympic Dream.

As the government gazetted the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court judges to 67 and Court of Appeal judges to 65, a group of senior President’s Counsels warned of tough action

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eli

The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its positive momentum for a third consecutive session on Friday, 7 August 2026, as broad-based buying interest pushed both benchmark indices higher and strengthened overall market sent

India still has considerable catching up to do with Sri Lanka on per capita income despite its rise as an economic power, Geopolitics Expert Prof. C. Raja Mohan said, pointing to the two countries’ sharply different inco

There is no need for public concern that the proposed Animal Welfare Act will affect the Kandy Esala Perahera or other traditional cultural events, Central Province Governor Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando said.

by Saman Indrajith ✍️ Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala yesterday told Parliament that the recent unrest, reported at several prisons across Sri Lanka, appeared to be organised acts of sabotage and part of a possi

The Government has gazetted the Bill for the Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution, proposing changes to the retirement age of superior court judges and an increase in the number of Court of Appeal judges. Accordin

The United National Party (UNP) Working Committee has approved a resolution calling for the suspension of the proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges, citing that a European Union (EU) as

The Colombo High Court yesterday stayed further proceedings before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in the traffic accident case involving Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne. The interim order was is

A rice supplier has been fined Rs. 1 million by the Polonnaruwa Magistrate’s Court after being found guilty of selling Red Nadu rice above the government-imposed Maximum Retail Price (MRP), the Consumer Affairs Authority

Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera said that the salaries of Members of Parliament have not been increased, clarifyingContinue Reading The post Fuel allowance revision led to increase in MPs’ ear

    Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have signed a trilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening military and security cooperation,Continue Reading The post Saudi Arabia, Turkey & Pakistan sign ‘Mecca Joint Defen

Excavation work at the Chemmani mass grave site reached its 100th day today, with the number of human skeletal remains recovered from the site surpassing 500.

A lorry driver appeared to help protect a man after spotting a wild elephant walking along a roadside in aContinue Reading The post Quick-thinking lorry driver shields man from wild elephant (Video) appeared first on New

Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara, has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police.

The Government has clarified that the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service will not be launched in September, correcting media reportsContinue Reading The post Mobile Number Portability will not launch in September, c

The Railway Department is moving ahead with several major infrastructure projects, including the proposed extension of the Kelani Valley (KV)Continue Reading The post Deputy Minister provides update on key railway projec

Construction of the Kadawatha-Mirigama section of the Central Expressway has exceeded 53% completion, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and UrbanContinue Reading The post Central Expressway’s Kadawatha-Mirigama section

Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has urged inmates not to be influenced by individuals with ulterior motives whoContinue Reading The post Justice Minister’s special message to inmates and fa

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara was officially promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)Continue Reading The post Shani Abeysekara promoted as DIG appeared first on Newswire.

Nineteen dairy farmers from across Sri Lanka have been selected to participate in a specialised training programme in India aimedContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan dairy farmers to receive specialised training in India

By Devan Daniel Sri Lanka has largely restored macroeconomic stability, but sustaining the country’s recovery will depend on whether it can build domestic consensus for politically difficult structural reforms, attract s