Three children reported missing while bathing at sea
Three children have been reported missing while bathing in the sea area off Kalametiya, Hungama. The children aged between 12 to 18 had been with their parents at the time. Police said that search and rescue operations are currently underway….
Govt has cancelled e-passport tender process, says Ajith P. Perera
The government has decided to cancel, with immediate effect, the procurement process related to the controversial electronic passport (e-passport) project, according to Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Ajith P. Perera. Speaking to media Perera said that the decision has been communicated…
Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera appointed acting Atamasthanadhipathi
The Atamasthana Committee has decided to temporarily appoint the Chief Sanghanayake of the North Central Province and Chief Incumbent of Ruwanwelisaya, Ven. Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera, to oversee the duties of the Atamasthanadhipathi position, the Malwathu Maha Viharaya said in a…
Sri Lanka Calls Up Gateway’s Lithum and Hashel for Asian Swimming Championships
Lithum De Silva and Hashel Senarath Two exceptional swimmers from Gateway College Colombo, Lithum De Silva and Hashel Senarath, have earned selection to represent Sri Lanka at the 12th Asian Age Group Swimming Championships, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand,…
Sri Lanka, New Zealand begin plans to mark 100 years of Cricketing Ties
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says discussions have been held with New Zealand Cricket Deputy Chair Kevin Malloy on strengthening cricketing ties between the two countries. In a statement, Minister Herath said he met Malloy during a luncheon meeting…
Electricity today & tomorrow: Update from NSO
Sri Lanka’s National System Operator (NSO) says several electricity feeders have been temporarily disconnected across the country to maintain the stability of the national power grid amid unusually low electricity demand and high solar power generation. In a statement issued…
Sri Lanka cuts power to nearly 100 areas to prevent major blackout
Power and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka says electricity supply has been disconnected in nearly 100 areas, including parts of Colombo, due to an imbalance in the national power grid. The Minister said the measure was taken to maintain the stability…
Rooftop solar owners asked to switch off systems voluntarily
The National System Operator (Private) Limited has requested rooftop solar panel owners to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems until 3.00 p.m. on Saturday (30) to help maintain the reliability and stability of the national electricity grid during the…
Sangakkara backs Vaibhav for India call-up after stellar IPL season
Former Sri Lanka captain and Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international cricket following his outstanding IPL 2026 campaign. Speaking after Rajasthan Royals’ seven-wicket defeat to the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier…
Major General Nilantha Premarathna appointed Army Chief of Staff
Major General Nilantha Premarathna of the Sri Lanka Artillery has been appointed as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, with effect from Friday (29). (Newswire) The post Major General Nilantha Premarathna appointed Army Chief of Staff…