President participates in Poson Poya religious observances President Anura Kumara Dissanayake participated in the illumination (Aloka Pooja) held at the Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya in conjunction with the 2026 National Poson Festival.3h agoAuto Diesel, Petrol 92 Octane prices reducedThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (29).3h ago12,883 Poson dansals inspected island-wide; six banned over safety concernsA total of 12,883 Poson dansals were inspected across Sri Lanka by the end of Poson Poya day today (29), as part of the island-wide safety and health monitoring operations, authorities state.4h ago12,883 Poson dansals inspected island-wide; six banned over safety concernsA total of 12,883 Poson dansals were inspected across Sri Lanka by the end of Poson Poya day today (29), as part of the island-wide safety and health monitoring operations, authorities state.4h agoDR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of EbolaMass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola, the interior minister says.5h agoDR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of EbolaMass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola, the interior minister says.5h agoKaduwela Mayor pledges action as uncollected garbage raises dengue concernsThe Municipal Council has commenced taking steps to remove garbage accumulated along roadsides across the Kaduwela Municipal Council area following complaints from residents over prolonged delays in waste collection, according to Mayor Ranjan Jayalal.5h agoKaduwela Mayor pledges action as uncollected garbage raises dengue concernsThe Municipal Council has commenced taking steps to remove garbage accumulated along roadsides across the Kaduwela Municipal Council area following complaints from residents over prolonged delays in waste collection, according to Mayor Ranjan Jayalal.5h agoThousands of devotees observe Poson Poya across Sri LankaThousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at temples and sacred sites across Sri Lanka today (29) to observe Poson Full Moon Poya, commemorating the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero, who introduced Buddhism to the country in the 3rd century BCE.6h agoThousands of devotees observe Poson Poya across Sri LankaThousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at temples and sacred sites across Sri Lanka today (29) to observe Poson Full Moon Poya, commemorating the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero, who introduced Buddhism to the country in the 3rd century BCE.6h agoVatican appoints Most Rev. Anton Ranjith as Bishop of JaffnaThe Vatican has appointed the Most Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Batticaloa, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Jaffna.6h agoVatican appoints Most Rev. Anton Ranjith as Bishop of JaffnaThe Vatican has appointed the Most Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Batticaloa, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Jaffna.6h agoFive dead following shooting in Stade, northern GermanyFive people are dead following a shooting in Stade, northern Germany.8h agoFive dead following shooting in Stade, northern GermanyFive people are dead following a shooting in Stade, northern Germany.8h agoYouth arrested with 9mm firearm, ammunition and drugs in WaskaduwaA 29-year-old individual has been arrested in Waskaduwa in possession of a 9mm pistol, live ammunition and narcotics, police stated. 8h agoYouth arrested with 9mm firearm, ammunition and drugs in WaskaduwaA 29-year-old individual has been arrested in Waskaduwa in possession of a 9mm pistol, live ammunition and narcotics, police stated. 8h agoCoconut exports climb to US$ 514 million despite global trade disruptionsSri Lanka’s coconut export earnings rose to US$ 514 million during the January–May period this year, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Coconut Development Authority.8h agoCoconut exports climb to US$ 514 million despite global trade disruptionsSri Lanka’s coconut export earnings rose to US$ 514 million during the January–May period this year, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Coconut Development Authority.8h agoUS-Iran meeting will take place in Doha on Tuesday: Trump US President Donald Trump said the US will meet with Iran in Doha on Tuesday.8h agoUS-Iran meeting will take place in Doha on Tuesday: Trump US President Donald Trump said the US will meet with Iran in Doha on Tuesday.8h agoIranian President says US$ 6 billion of assets frozen in Qatar will be returnedIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that half of Iran’s frozen assets held in Qatar will be returned to Tehran.9h agoIranian President says US$ 6 billion of assets frozen in Qatar will be returnedIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that half of Iran’s frozen assets held in Qatar will be returned to Tehran.9h agoTwo drown after boat capsizes in Loggal Oya reservoirTwo individuals have died after an improvised raft overturned in the Loggal Oya reservoir in Rideemaliyadda, police stated.9h agoTwo drown after boat capsizes in Loggal Oya reservoirTwo individuals have died after an improvised raft overturned in the Loggal Oya reservoir in Rideemaliyadda, police stated.9h agoMet Dept. warns of showers above 50mm, gusty winds across several districts Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (30), the Department of Meteorology has predicted. 9h agoMet Dept. warns of showers above 50mm, gusty winds across several districts Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (30), the Department of Meteorology has predicted. 9h agoMan arrested for impersonating Inland Revenue officer and defrauding public An individual has been arrested by the Kompannavidiya Police for allegedly impersonating an official of the Inland Revenue Department and defrauding several individuals of money.10h agoMan arrested for impersonating Inland Revenue officer and defrauding public An individual has been arrested by the Kompannavidiya Police for allegedly impersonating an official of the Inland Revenue Department and defrauding several individuals of money.10h agoGold prices fall as Gulf tensions fuel global inflation fearsGold fell on Monday as recent hostilities in the Gulf fueled inflation concerns that added to U.S. Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations, pressuring the non-yielding metal.10h agoGold prices fall as Gulf tensions fuel global inflation fearsGold fell on Monday as recent hostilities in the Gulf fueled inflation concerns that added to U.S. Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations, pressuring the non-yielding metal.10h agoOver 7,000 Poson dansals inspected across Sri Lanka: PHIsMore than 7,000 dansals set up for Poson Poya have been inspected across the country, The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union has stated.11h agoOver 7,000 Poson dansals inspected across Sri Lanka: PHIsMore than 7,000 dansals set up for Poson Poya have been inspected across the country, The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union has stated.11h agoStrong national identity key to Sri Lanka's future, says PMTrue national development is achieved not merely through the advancement of physical infrastructure, but by fostering and strengthening a sense of national identity, moral values, and cultural bonds, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.11h agoStrong national identity key to Sri Lanka's future, says PMTrue national development is achieved not merely through the advancement of physical infrastructure, but by fostering and strengthening a sense of national identity, moral values, and cultural bonds, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.11h agoNew Cath Lab and advanced patient care facilities to open at Kalubowila Hospital tomorrow Several advanced patient care facilities, including the newly established cardiac catheterisation laboratory at the South Colombo Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, is scheduled to be officially opened for public use tomorrow (30) 12h agoNew Cath Lab and advanced patient care facilities to open at Kalubowila Hospital tomorrow Several advanced patient care facilities, including the newly established cardiac catheterisation laboratory at the South Colombo Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, is scheduled to be officially opened for public use tomorrow (30) 12h ago124 high-risk areas identified as dengue infections surpasses 53,000 Sri Lanka is witnessing a sharp rise in dengue cases as the prevailing rainy weather continues to fuel the spread of the disease, according to health authorities.12h ago124 high-risk areas identified as dengue infections surpasses 53,000 Sri Lanka is witnessing a sharp rise in dengue cases as the prevailing rainy weather continues to fuel the spread of the disease, according to health authorities.12h ago
