Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara led an experience-based learning session for personnel of the Eastern Naval Command at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on Sunday (23 ...

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, ...

Foreign diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka were briefed on the upcoming Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2026 organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at a session organised by the ...

Shamindra Ferdinando The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners (CPRP) yesterday (23) said that the Justice and National Integration Ministry was yet to respond to their request for adequate ...

Monday 24th August, 2026 There is no end in sight to chronic delays that characterise Sri Lanka’s state universities. The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has warned that ...

People’s Bank continued its strong growth momentum during the six months ended June 30, 2026, delivering robust profitability supported by sustained core banking performance, improved margins and ...

Vinivida Foundation has sought three documents, namely the affidavit filed by the Attorney General, dated 22nd September 2025, the motion dated 18th September 2025, and the motion dated 13th January ...

By S.K. Samaranayake Three police personnel, including a policewoman on Kandy Perahera duty were assaulted by a man yesterday (23) in full view of their colleagues, who failed to come to their aid.

National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa, MP, has asked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take appropriate action in respect of corruption allegations directed at the Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika ...

Port City Colombo received a high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman earlier this month, in what marks a significant step forward in the strengthening investment relationship between the two ...

By S.K. Samaranayake At the request of the Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Pradeep Nilanga Dela, a special veterinary clinic to examine the elephants participating in the Kandy Perahera ...

By Sanath Nanayakkare Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic landscape continues to present a nuanced picture of post-crisis recovery, characterised by steady industrial expansion and monetary stability on one ...