Jetwing Hotels Wins 24 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026, Highest Recognition for a Sri Lankan Hotel Group
Jetwing Hotels receives highest number of honours in Sri Lanka at 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards Jetwing Saman Villas Jetwing Hotels announced that 24of their hotels have been recognized by TripAdvisor as 2026 Travellers’ Choice award winners, garnering the highest number…
Corruption: Two former Southern Provincial Council officials released on bail
Two former deputy chief secretaries of the Southern Provincial Council, who were arrested Tuesday by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), were released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The arrests were linked to…
Special tribute honours Sujatha Attanayake
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has praised veteran singer Dr. Sujatha Attanayake for her enduring contribution to Sri Lanka’s cultural identity and her ability to unite people through art. “A nation’s cultural memory is shaped not only by history books,…
Police constable found dead at station
A 28-year-old police constable attached to the Walana Central Anti-Vice Striking Force has died by suicide. Police said the constable was found near the main entrance of the police station early this morning (29). He was admitted to the Panadura…
Saudi Arabia, US carry out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Saudi Arabia has carried out targeted strikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq, in coordination with US Central Command (CENTCOM), according to a statement released by the Saudi Ministry of Defence. The statement said the strikes early on Wednesday were…
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals surpass 1.3 million in 2026
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 1.3 million. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, 1,313,974 tourists arrived in the country between January 1 and July 26, 2026. A total of…
Kanjipani Imran‘s associate arrested in Malaysia
Alleged organised crime figure and drug trafficker ‘Ratmalane Saima’ has been arrested in Malaysia along with two other suspects. The arrests were made by Malaysian authorities during an operation conducted in the country. ‘Ratmalane Saima’, an alleged associate of organised…
Weather today: Mainly dry weather
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 29 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 July 2026. Showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers will occur in North-western…
4 motorcyclists among five killed in separate road accidents
Four motorcyclists were among five people killed in separate road accidents reported across Sri Lanka on July 28, according to Police. In Hurigaswewa, a 59-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control of his motorcycle while attempting to avoid a dog crossing…
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
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