Award-winning actor Mahendra Perera returns after Malaysian Film Festival successVeteran actor Mahendra Perera and actor Priyantha Sirikumara arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) after securing major awards at the Malaysian International Film Awards Festival.16m agoUS Embassy launches public health program to support Sri Lanka’s dengue responseThe United States has launched a public health pest control and vector-borne disease response program in Sri Lanka to help strengthen the country’s efforts to combat a major nationwide dengue outbreak.21m agoIsraeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians sayIsraeli settlers have set fire to two mosques, as well as cars and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say, as tensions in the territory continue to flare.36m agoIsraeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians sayIsraeli settlers have set fire to two mosques, as well as cars and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say, as tensions in the territory continue to flare.36m agoStricter animal protection laws proposed under new welfare billA new Animal Welfare Bill has been introduced with proposals to strengthen laws protecting animals and prevent acts of cruelty in Sri Lanka.1h agoStricter animal protection laws proposed under new welfare billA new Animal Welfare Bill has been introduced with proposals to strengthen laws protecting animals and prevent acts of cruelty in Sri Lanka.1h agoNEWS ALERTPolice recommends dropping Kavadi segment from Devinuwara PeraheraPolice have recommended the removal of the Kavadi dance segment from the annual Perahera of the historic Sri Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya in Devinuwara, scheduled to be held on July 28.1h agoNEWS ALERTPolice recommends dropping Kavadi segment from Devinuwara PeraheraPolice have recommended the removal of the Kavadi dance segment from the annual Perahera of the historic Sri Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya in Devinuwara, scheduled to be held on July 28.1h agoPolice discover decomposed body in Karapitiya residenceThe decomposed body of a 58-year-old man has been discovered inside a bathroom of a house in Karapitiya, Galle.1h agoPolice discover decomposed body in Karapitiya residenceThe decomposed body of a 58-year-old man has been discovered inside a bathroom of a house in Karapitiya, Galle.1h agoTourist arrivals in July top 138,000A total of 138,730 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in the month of July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.2h agoTourist arrivals in July top 138,000A total of 138,730 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in the month of July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.2h ago18-year-old monk dies after drowning in Kirindi OyaAn 18-year-old monk has died after drowning while bathing in the Kirindi Oya in the Thelulla area, in Wellawaya.2h ago18-year-old monk dies after drowning in Kirindi OyaAn 18-year-old monk has died after drowning while bathing in the Kirindi Oya in the Thelulla area, in Wellawaya.2h ago258 fires reported in Colombo and suburbs so far this yearA total of 258 fire incidents have been reported in Colombo and its suburbs from January to date, the Colombo Fire Service Department said.3h ago258 fires reported in Colombo and suburbs so far this yearA total of 258 fire incidents have been reported in Colombo and its suburbs from January to date, the Colombo Fire Service Department said.3h agoMore than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and SpainFirefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in south-west France as strong winds push flames towards the city of Bordeaux, with one official saying they “are far from having the fire under control.”3h agoMore than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and SpainFirefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in south-west France as strong winds push flames towards the city of Bordeaux, with one official saying they “are far from having the fire under control.”3h agoRs. 500,000 fine for selling imported rice above government-controlled priceA retail outlet in Akmeemana, Galle, has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling imported Keeri Samba rice above the maximum retail price set by the government.3h agoRs. 500,000 fine for selling imported rice above government-controlled priceA retail outlet in Akmeemana, Galle, has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling imported Keeri Samba rice above the maximum retail price set by the government.3h agoPolice Sub-Inspector suspended over alleged misconduct while on dutyA Sub-Inspector attached to the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone Police Post has been suspended over allegations of misconduct while on duty and making threatening remarks towards members of the public.3h agoPolice Sub-Inspector suspended over alleged misconduct while on dutyA Sub-Inspector attached to the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone Police Post has been suspended over allegations of misconduct while on duty and making threatening remarks towards members of the public.3h agoElla tourist hotel fined Rs. 1 million for overpricing bottled waterThe Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million on a tourist establishment in Ella after finding the owner of the business guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the government-approved price.4h agoElla tourist hotel fined Rs. 1 million for overpricing bottled waterThe Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million on a tourist establishment in Ella after finding the owner of the business guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the government-approved price.4h agoPolice suspect underworld feud behind Bellanwila murderNew details have emerged regarding the shooting incident that occurred last night (25) in Bellanwila.4h agoPolice suspect underworld feud behind Bellanwila murderNew details have emerged regarding the shooting incident that occurred last night (25) in Bellanwila.4h agoCabinet paper to be drafted on extending judges' retirement age: Justice MinisterMinister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says he has been instructed to prepare a Cabinet paper on a proposal to extend the retirement age of superior court judges.4h agoCabinet paper to be drafted on extending judges' retirement age: Justice MinisterMinister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says he has been instructed to prepare a Cabinet paper on a proposal to extend the retirement age of superior court judges.4h agoMandatory 5,000 km roadworthiness checks introduced for passenger busesAll passenger transport buses will be required to undergo a mandatory roadworthiness inspection after every 5,000 kilometres of operation, the National Council for Road Safety has announced.4h agoMandatory 5,000 km roadworthiness checks introduced for passenger busesAll passenger transport buses will be required to undergo a mandatory roadworthiness inspection after every 5,000 kilometres of operation, the National Council for Road Safety has announced.4h agoChief Inspector arrested after alleged hit-and-run incidents that injured two womenA Chief Inspector of Police serving as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Special Investigation Unit of the Homagama Senior Superintendent of Police Division has been arrested by Meegoda Police for allegedly being involved in two separate hit-and-run incidents...5h agoChief Inspector arrested after alleged hit-and-run incidents that injured two womenA Chief Inspector of Police serving as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Special Investigation Unit of the Homagama Senior Superintendent of Police Division has been arrested by Meegoda Police for allegedly being involved in two separate hit-and-run incidents...5h agoBurnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'Andy Burnham says he would be prepared to call out Donald Trump to defend Britain's "national interest before anything else" if it is the right thing to do, in his first major interview as prime minister. 5h agoBurnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'Andy Burnham says he would be prepared to call out Donald Trump to defend Britain's "national interest before anything else" if it is the right thing to do, in his first major interview as prime minister. 5h agoTwo Sri Lankan passengers arrested with 64 exotic pigeons at BIATwo Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to illegally smuggle 64 exotic pigeons valued at around Rs. 3,431,400 into the country. 6h agoTwo Sri Lankan passengers arrested with 64 exotic pigeons at BIATwo Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to illegally smuggle 64 exotic pigeons valued at around Rs. 3,431,400 into the country. 6h ago‘Lack of true leadership a major challenge to clergy and laity’ – Narampanawa Sri Ananda TheraThe Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya and Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Narampanawa Sri Ananda Thera, says that despite many individuals holding leadership titles in the country today...6h ago‘Lack of true leadership a major challenge to clergy and laity’ – Narampanawa Sri Ananda TheraThe Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya and Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Narampanawa Sri Ananda Thera, says that despite many individuals holding leadership titles in the country today...6h ago
