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Tuesday, 03 March 2026
The Sri Lankan government, led by the President, failed to issue a single word condemning or protesting the invasion of Iran and the killing of its spiritual leader by the US and Israel, despite opposition...
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Elderly allowances under the first and second phases of the Aswesuma welfare scheme is set to be credited to bank accounts today (26). The Welfare Benefits Board confirmed that the disbursement covers...
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Ampara General Hospital recorded a rare triplet birth yesterday (23), bringing the total number of multiple births at the facility to 16 within the past year.
A medical team led by Obstetrician and Gynecologist...
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
A specialised country campaign will be rolled out by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) next month at ITB Berlin, taking place from March 3-5. As one of the largest travel trade fairs globally,...
Monday, 23 February 2026
The National Building Research Insititute (NBRI) has lifted the Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warnings previously issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Kandy and Matale districts....
Thursday, 19 February 2026
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a special meeting tonight. This meeting occurred while President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was in New Delhi to attend the...
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Vehicle registrations surged to an all-time high after restrictions were lifted early last year, reaching 55,365 units in January, up from 48,525 units in December. Two-wheelers dominated the market, accounting...
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently in Sri Lanka, took time to inspect areas affected by the recent cyclone in Ditwa.
During her visit, the Managing...
Monday, 16 February 2026
EU Commissioner Dubravka Suica will travel to Washington this week to attend a meeting of the Board of Peace, as set up by U.S President Donald Trump, in her capacity as an observer, a spokesperson for...
Monday, 16 February 2026
The Department of Meteorology forecasts Several spells of showers will occur in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts.Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few...
Monday, 16 February 2026
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested three suspects, including a woman, in possession of 16kg of the narcotic drug "Kush."The estimated street value of...
Monday, 16 February 2026
Four individuals suspected of aiding and abetting the murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Battaramulla, were arrested.On the 13th, two gunmen arriving in a car shot and killed a couple inside...
Thursday, 12 February 2026
The twelve individuals sentenced to death for the brutal murder of former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP, Amarakirthi Athukorala, and his security officer have been transferred to Welikada Prison following...
Thursday, 12 February 2026
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials to explore the feasibility of integrating other transport modes with the railway system via main stations when creating multimodal transport hubs.
These...
Thursday, 12 February 2026
A wall at a school collapsed after being struck by a backhoe during construction work on a nearby plot of land in Borella.
Three students sustained injuries and were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.
Police...
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
The Trincomalee High Court has granted bail to ten suspects, including the Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, three other monks, and six civilians. High Court Judge N.M.M. Abdulla ordered their release...
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today (11), alleging that the Private Secretary of the Speaker is concealing...
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
The Colombo Bourse showed a mildly positive but cautious tone during the session. Both indices experienced early volatility with a mid-morning dip, followed by a gradual recovery and sideways movement...
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Welikada Police initiated an inquiry regarding a social media video depicting a youth being assaulted.The footage shows an individual attacking another young man with a shovel inside a garage located in...
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
The government-led intervention involving allegations over the placement of a Buddha statue at the Trincomalee Bodhirajarama Temple is a deliberate crime against the Sasana.Most Venerable Dr. Ittapane...
Tuesday, 05 May 2026 - 16:55
Jewelry is often admired for its beauty—its shimmer, craftsmanship, and ability to elevate personal...
Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 18:07
Fashion is often seen as a reflection of creativity and personal taste, but it is also deeply shaped...
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 17:17
There was a time when children’s fashion was less about individuality and more about imitation....
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