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• Education Ministry Launches 55 Hostel Projects to Benefit 16,000 University...

  

  The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has launched 55 new hostel projects across state universities islandwide, aiming to... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2026

• Jacqueline Fernandez to Face Trial in INR 2 Billion Money Laundering Case

  

  Indian actress Jacqueline Fernandez is set to face trial in connection with an INR 2 billion money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2026

• Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence Against ‘Wele Suda’

  

  The Supreme Court on Monday (1) dismissed an appeal filed by convicted drug trafficker Gampola Vidanalage Samantha Kumara, alias “Wele Suda”, and upheld the... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2026

• Bond Scam Accused Can Be Tried Under Public Property Act: Supreme Court

  

  The Supreme Court today overturned a 2021 ruling by a Colombo Trial-at-Bar that had prevented the continuation of charges under the Public Property Act against... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2026

• AIS Alumni Hosts Inaugural Inter-International Alumni Netball Tournament

  

  The Asian International School Alumni Association successfully hosted the inaugural Inter-International Alumni Netball Carnival 2026 on 23 May 2026, at the Air... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2026

• The DINIDU Difference: Sri Lanka’s Finest Modern Jeweller’s Insights to Jeweller...

  

  As Sri Lanka’s foremost modern jeweller with their hand on the beat of the market, DINIDU, located in Colombo 07, specialises in the expert craft of high-end... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2026

• LOLC Group Delivers Strong Operating Growth as Diversified Platform Gains Furthe...

  

  Gross income reaches Rs. 430 billion Results from operating activities increase by 49% to Rs. 72 billion Total assets exceed Rs. 2.3 trillion Total equity... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2026

• Govt Has Cancelled E-passport Tender Process, Says Ajith P. Perera

  

  The government has decided to cancel, with immediate effect, the procurement process related to the controversial electronic passport (e-passport) project,... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2026

• Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera Appointed Acting Atamasthanadhipathi

  

  The Atamasthana Committee has decided to temporarily appoint the Chief Sanghanayake of the North Central Province and Chief Incumbent of Ruwanwelisaya, Ven. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2026

• Two Bodies Recovered After Three Students Go Missing at Kalametiya Beach

  

  The bodies of two school students who went missing while bathing in the sea off Kalametiya, Hungama, on Saturday evening (30) were recovered this morning (31). Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2026

• 14-year-old Boy Arrested Over Death of 11-year-old Sister in Sri Lanka

  

  A 14-year-old boy has been arrested by Eravur Police in connection with the death of his 11-year-old sister. The victim, identified as 11-year-old... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2026

• Breaking : Fuel Prices Increased

  

  Ceypetco has announced a fuel price revision with effect from midnight today. Under the revised prices: Petrol Octane 92 increased by Rs. 24 to Rs. 434 per litr... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2026

• Ransini Perera Wins Gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships

  

  Image courtesy: Ceylon Athletics Sri Lanka’s Ransini Perera secured the gold medal in the girls’ 200 metre event at the 22nd Asian Under-20 Athletics... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2026

• Three Children Reported Missing While Bathing at Sea

  

  Three children have been reported missing while bathing in the sea area off Kalametiya, Hungama. The children aged between 12 to 18 had been with their parents... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2026

• Weather Today: Showers Or Thundershowers Will Occur at Times

  

  WEATHER FORECAST FOR 31 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 May 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2026

• 80MW of Battery Storage Systems Now Delivered to Sri Lanka

  

  Sri Lanka has received the second shipment of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to strengthe... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2026

• Sangakkara Backs Vaibhav for India Call-up After Stellar IPL Season

  

  Former Sri Lanka captain and Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2026

• Major General Nilantha Premarathna Appointed Army Chief of Staff

  

  Major General Nilantha Premarathna of the Sri Lanka Artillery has been appointed as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, with effect from Friday (29). Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2026

• Rooftop Solar Owners Asked to Switch off Systems Voluntarily

  

  The National System Operator (Private) Limited has requested rooftop solar panel owners to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems until 3.00 p.m. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2026

• Sri Lanka Cuts Power to Nearly 100 Areas to Prevent Major Blackout

  

  Power and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka says electricity supply has been disconnected in nearly 100 areas, including parts of Colombo, due to an... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2026