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• Nasser Hussain Rips into ICC Over Bangladesh Decision

  

  Former England captain Nasser Hussain has publicly supported Pakistan and Bangladesh in their standoff with the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Weather : Showers Across the Island Today

  

  Showers are expected at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as the Hambantota district, the Department of... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Preliminary Objections in Case Against Mahindananda & Nalin Postponed

  

  The preliminary objections in the case filed by the Attorney General against former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, and retired Army Majo... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Over 62,000 Turtle Hatchlings Released in 2025 by Sri Lanka Coast Guard

  

  The Sri Lanka Coast Guard released 62,352 turtle hatchlings across 14 locations in 2025 under its ongoing Turtle Conservation Project. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Legal Transfer of Passenger Transport Permits Now in Effect

  

  A new gazette enabling the legal transfer of passenger service permits, addressing a long-standing issue spanning over 35 years, came into effect today. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Weather Today: Rain Predicted for Several Areas

  

  WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 February 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• 19 Mobile Phones Found at Galle Prison

  

  A stock of mobile phones, SIM cards, and narcotics was discovered during a search operation at the Galle Prison. According to the Prisons Department, 19 mobile... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• JVP Delegation in India for Official Visit

  

  A delegation from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva, departed for New Delhi this morning (Feb. 5) on an official visit... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Sri Lanka Army Promotes 9,158 Other Ranks on Independence Day

  

  In line with the 78th Independence Day celebrations on 04 February 2026, the Sri Lanka Army promoted a total of 9158 Other Ranks from both the Regular and... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Govt Questioned on SJB MP Rohana Bandara’s Security

  

  Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today questioned the government’s failure to provide adequate security to MP Rohana Bandara, stating it was his responsibilit... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Maldives Becomes the Only Country with Generational Smoking Ban

  

  A generational prohibition on tobacco went into effect in the Maldives on Saturday, the country’s Health Ministry said. Maldives is now the only country in the... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Weak Governance Led to Regime Change in Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka: Top India...

  

  Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said “poor governance” was the reason behind uprisings that led to change of governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, and... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Kane Williamson Retires from T20Is

  

  Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from T20 internationals. The former New Zealand captain retires with 2575 runs from 93 appearances in... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Vehicle Gutted in Midnight Fire at Thummulla Junction

  

  A vehicle was completely destroyed in a fire that broke out at Thummulla Junction in Colombo last night. Video footage circulating online shows the Colombo... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• 4 Killed in Separate Road Accidents Across Sri Lanka

  

  4 people were killed and several others injured in separate road accidents reported from Nittambuwa, Thalawa, Hettipola, and Puttalam on Saturday (Nov. 1),... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Egypt Unveils the US$1 Billion Grand Egyptian Museum

  

  Egypt inaugurated its long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday, marking the completion of a US$1 billion project more than two decades in the making. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Lanka Sathosa Denies Measuring Onion Size During Purchases

  

  Lanka Sathosa has clarified that no round measurement is taken when purchasing big onions through its collection centers. Head of the quality assurance division... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Showers Likely in Few Provinces; Mainly Fair Weather Elsewhere

  

  WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 01 NOVEMBER 2025 Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa, Central,... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Massive Mid-sea Drug Haul: Rs. 5 Billion Narcotics Found in Fishing Trawler

  

  A multi-day fishing trawler intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep sea waters off the western coast has been brought to the Dikkowita Harbour for further... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Sri Lanka’s Ports Minister Joins India Maritime Week

  

  Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka Anura Karunathilake attended the India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW) organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025