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President stresses uninterrupted supply of essential goods and services during El Niño conditions

A meeting of the Special Cabinet Sub-Committee and Officials’ Committee appointed to address the impacts of the El Niño climate...

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Gazette on regulating elephant use in Peraheras to be issued soon

Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody announced in Parliament today that a Gazette notification on the provision of tamed elephants...

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Education Ministry announces 2027 school term calendar

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued Circular No. 31/2026, outlining the school term calendar, public...

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Four years after saving Korean pilots, Sri Lankan workers gain long-term visas

Four years ago, three Sri Lankan migrant workers aboard a fishing boat off South Korea’s western coast spotted two Air...

FeaturedAug 21, 2026 | Local

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Hashan Tillakaratne appointed Sri Lanka men’s batting coach

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Hashan Tillakaratne as the Batting Coach of the Senior Men’s Program....

Aug 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lanka make several changes for 2nd Test

Sri Lanka name a 14-member squad for the second Test against India at the SSC, starting August 23. Nishan Madushka...

Aug 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lanka bowled out for 284 against India in Galle Test

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 in their first innings against India in the opening Test at the Galle...

Aug 17, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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World News

5.9-magnitude quake hits Flores Region, Indonesia - GFZ

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Flores Region, Indonesia, at 0046 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research...

Aug 17, 2026 | World

Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads

Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51,...

Aug 16, 2026 | World

Technology Insights

Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company

Nvidia has hit a new milestone, becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of $5tn (£3.8tn). The US chip giant has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip designer to an AI titan, as euphoria about the potential of artificial intelligence keeps driving demand for its...

Nov 2, 2025 | Technology

On the Field

Hashan Tillakaratne appointed Sri Lanka men’s batting coach

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Hashan Tillakaratne as the Batting Coach of the Senior Men’s Program. He will be based at the National High Performance Center of the SLC and will work with the national players as part of the Senior Men’s Program. The former World...

Aug 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Award-winning actor Mahendra Perera returns after Malaysian Film Festival success

Veteran actor Mahendra Perera and actor Priyantha Sirikumara returned to Sri Lanka this afternoon (26) after winning awards at the...

Jul 26, 2026 | Entertainment

Baby Memorial Hospital Highlights Advances in Scoliosis Surgery, Outlines Support for Sri Lankan Patients

COLOMBO - Doctors from Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) India said scoliosis surgery has become significantly safer and more predictable in...

Aug 11, 2026 | Business

Asia Asset Finance Powers into FY2026/27 with 198% Surge in Profit Before Tax

Asia Asset Finance PLC (AAF) has delivered an exceptional opening quarter for FY2026/27, recording strong growth across profitability, income, assets...

Aug 7, 2026 | Business

David Pieris Automobiles unveils all-new BAIC X3e

David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited, the four-wheeler sales arm of David Pieris Group of Companies, unveiled the all-new BAIC X3e,...

Aug 1, 2026 | Business

Hashan Tillakaratne appointed Sri Lanka men’s batting coach

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Hashan Tillakaratne as the Batting Coach of the Senior Men’s Program....

Aug 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lanka make several changes for 2nd Test

Sri Lanka name a 14-member squad for the second Test against India at the SSC, starting August 23. Nishan Madushka...

Aug 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lanka bowled out for 284 against India in Galle Test

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 in their first innings against India in the opening Test at the Galle...

Aug 17, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Four years after saving Korean pilots, Sri Lankan workers gain long-term visas

Four years ago, three Sri Lankan migrant workers aboard a fishing boat off South Korea’s...

FeaturedAug 21, 2026 | Local

President stresses uninterrupted supply of essential goods and services during El Niño conditions

A meeting of the Special Cabinet Sub-Committee and Officials’ Committee appointed to address the impacts...

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Gazette on regulating elephant use in Peraheras to be issued soon

Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody announced in Parliament today that a Gazette notification on...

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Education Ministry announces 2027 school term calendar

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued Circular No. 31/2026, outlining...

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Namal Rajapaksa appears before FCID

SLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation...

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Parliament observes one-minute silence in memory of Nanda Malini

Sri Lanka's Parliament observed a one-minute silence today (21) in memory of veteran Sri Lankan...

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

PHIs to launch island-wide token strike today

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) island-wide have decided to engage in a token strike today (21)...

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Tech Updates

Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company

Nvidia has hit a new milestone, becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of $5tn...

Nov 2, 2025 | Technology

SpaceX’s Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures

May 31, 2025 | Technology

Local News

Four years after saving Korean pilots, Sri Lankan workers gain long-term visas

Four years ago, three Sri Lankan migrant workers aboard a fishing boat off South Korea’s western coast spotted two Air...

FeaturedAug 21, 2026 | Local

President stresses uninterrupted supply of essential goods and services during El Niño conditions

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Gazette on regulating elephant use in Peraheras to be issued soon

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Education Ministry announces 2027 school term calendar

Aug 21, 2026 | Local

Politics

Naveen Dissanayake appointed as UNP Deputy Chairman

Former United National Party MP Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice President of the party. It has been...

Jan 5, 2026 | Politics

SJB and UNP to collaborate under a joint political program – Sajith

Oct 10, 2025 | Politics

Minister Ananda Wijepala Responds to Media Reports on CID Officers' Trip to Malaysia to Apprehend Underworld Leader

FeaturedJul 20, 2025 | Politics

Two NPP members of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha abducted: Party says

Jun 27, 2025 | Politics

Business & Economics

Baby Memorial Hospital Highlights Advances in Scoliosis Surgery, Outlines Support for Sri Lankan Patients

COLOMBO - Doctors from Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) India said scoliosis surgery has become significantly safer and more predictable in...

Aug 11, 2026 | Business

Asia Asset Finance Powers into FY2026/27 with 198% Surge in Profit Before Tax

Aug 7, 2026 | Business

David Pieris Automobiles unveils all-new BAIC X3e

Aug 1, 2026 | Business

Gateway College and Prime Lands Enter into Landmark Transaction to Establish New State-of-the-Art School in Malabe

Jul 31, 2026 | Business