Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 1.46 millionSri Lanka has recorded more than 1.46 million tourist arrivals since the beginning of the year, according to the latest figures issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).4h agoGovt. led by President responsible if Suresh Sallay is harmed – National Organizations CollectiveThe National Organizations Collective has urged the President to refrain from issuing a third detention order against former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay and to produce him before a court immediately.4h agoIran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will failIran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of new US sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday (Aug 23) and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran. 4h agoIran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will failIran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of new US sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday (Aug 23) and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran. 4h agoOne killed, another seriously injured in Aluthgama railway crossing accidentAn individual has been killed while another has sustained serious injuries after a three-wheeler collided with the “Sagarika” train at a railway crossing near the Ganegama Purana Temple in Aluthgama this afternoon (23).5h agoOne killed, another seriously injured in Aluthgama railway crossing accidentAn individual has been killed while another has sustained serious injuries after a three-wheeler collided with the “Sagarika” train at a railway crossing near the Ganegama Purana Temple in Aluthgama this afternoon (23).5h agoPresident’s Fund ‘truly became a fund belonging to the people’ only last year: SpeakerThe President’s Fund, which has a 50-year history, “truly became a fund belonging to the people only from last year,” Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne said today, highlighting the government’s efforts to decentralise and digitalise the institution.5h agoPresident’s Fund ‘truly became a fund belonging to the people’ only last year: SpeakerThe President’s Fund, which has a 50-year history, “truly became a fund belonging to the people only from last year,” Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne said today, highlighting the government’s efforts to decentralise and digitalise the institution.5h agoPHIs to launch island-wide trade union action tomorrowThe Public Health Inspector’s Union (PHI) of Sri Lanka has decided to launch an island-wide trade union action from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (24).6h agoPHIs to launch island-wide trade union action tomorrowThe Public Health Inspector’s Union (PHI) of Sri Lanka has decided to launch an island-wide trade union action from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (24).6h agoFirst Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy The first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera has commenced its procession through the streets of Kandy.7h agoFirst Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy The first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera has commenced its procession through the streets of Kandy.7h agoGovt. targets US$4.1 billion in Port City investments: Deputy Minister The Colombo Port City has secured US$2.1 billion in confirmed investments, while the government is targeting a further US$4.1 billion in investments over the next five years, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chaturanga Abeysingha stated.7h agoGovt. targets US$4.1 billion in Port City investments: Deputy Minister The Colombo Port City has secured US$2.1 billion in confirmed investments, while the government is targeting a further US$4.1 billion in investments over the next five years, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chaturanga Abeysingha stated.7h agoWartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy saysHolding a wartime election in Ukraine while active fighting with Russia continues would "destroy" the country by splitting Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.7h agoWartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy saysHolding a wartime election in Ukraine while active fighting with Russia continues would "destroy" the country by splitting Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.7h ago2027 annual transfers announced for management service officersThe Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has taken steps to implement the 2027 annual transfers for officers in the Super Grade of the Management Service Officers’ Service.8h ago2027 annual transfers announced for management service officersThe Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has taken steps to implement the 2027 annual transfers for officers in the Super Grade of the Management Service Officers’ Service.8h agoAmber heat advisory issued for several areas The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the ‘Caution’ level during the daytime tomorrow (24).8h agoAmber heat advisory issued for several areas The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the ‘Caution’ level during the daytime tomorrow (24).8h agoMinimum age for three-wheeler drivers could be raised to 40, Deputy Minister saysThe minimum age for driving three-wheelers in Sri Lanka could be increased to 40 years in the future, Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has stated.9h agoMinimum age for three-wheeler drivers could be raised to 40, Deputy Minister saysThe minimum age for driving three-wheelers in Sri Lanka could be increased to 40 years in the future, Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has stated.9h agoOver 100 acres destroyed in fire at Habarana Hurulu Eco Park More than 100 acres of forest have been destroyed in a fire that broke out in the Hurulu Environmental Park Reserve in Habarana, officials said.9h agoOver 100 acres destroyed in fire at Habarana Hurulu Eco Park More than 100 acres of forest have been destroyed in a fire that broke out in the Hurulu Environmental Park Reserve in Habarana, officials said.9h agoAustralia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammalAustralia on Sunday (Aug 23) confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state.9h agoAustralia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammalAustralia on Sunday (Aug 23) confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state.9h agoMan arrested for verbally abusing police officers on duty at Kandy Dalada PeraheraAn individual has been arrested for allegedly verbally abusing several police officers and obstructing them while they were performing duties related to the Kandy Esala Perahera, police said.9h agoMan arrested for verbally abusing police officers on duty at Kandy Dalada PeraheraAn individual has been arrested for allegedly verbally abusing several police officers and obstructing them while they were performing duties related to the Kandy Esala Perahera, police said.9h agoNEWS ALERTRetired Colonel Ranjith Rajasinghe appointed new Chairman of Civil Aviation AuthorityColonel (Retired) Ranjith Rajasinghe has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), following the resignation of former Chairman Sunil Jayaratne.10h agoNEWS ALERTRetired Colonel Ranjith Rajasinghe appointed new Chairman of Civil Aviation AuthorityColonel (Retired) Ranjith Rajasinghe has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), following the resignation of former Chairman Sunil Jayaratne.10h agoSpecial traffic plan for second Randoli PeraheraA special security and traffic management plan will be implemented tomorrow (24) for the second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, which is scheduled to parade the streets from the Sri Dalada Maligawa, police said.10h agoSpecial traffic plan for second Randoli PeraheraA special security and traffic management plan will be implemented tomorrow (24) for the second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, which is scheduled to parade the streets from the Sri Dalada Maligawa, police said.10h agoTwo killed, six injured in fatal motorcycle crash in KoddaikallarTwo people have died and six others were seriously injured in a fatal road accident on the Batticaloa– Koddaikallar main road near the Koddaikallar Kannaki Amman Temple last night (22), police stated.10h agoTwo killed, six injured in fatal motorcycle crash in KoddaikallarTwo people have died and six others were seriously injured in a fatal road accident on the Batticaloa– Koddaikallar main road near the Koddaikallar Kannaki Amman Temple last night (22), police stated.10h agoNavy seizes over 2.2 tonnes of smuggled Kendu leaves in NegomboThe Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with police, seized over 2,276 kilograms of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in Negombo earlier today (23). 11h agoNavy seizes over 2.2 tonnes of smuggled Kendu leaves in NegomboThe Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with police, seized over 2,276 kilograms of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in Negombo earlier today (23). 11h agoTwo rescued after cargo ship sinks off IndiaRescuers searched on Sunday (Aug 23) for 22 people missing after a merchant vessel sank off India's eastern coast, the navy said.11h agoTwo rescued after cargo ship sinks off IndiaRescuers searched on Sunday (Aug 23) for 22 people missing after a merchant vessel sank off India's eastern coast, the navy said.11h ago
