Minister slams irrigation officials over demolition orders on tank reserves
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe criticized Irrigation Department officials for issuing demolition notices on settlements within tank reserves, accusing them of acting outside government decisions. The matter was raised at the Anuradhapura District Coordination Committee meeting held on Friday (19), chaired by…
“Rats and cockroaches”: Speaker reveals poor hygiene in parliament kitchen
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has highlighted severe hygiene issues in the Sri Lanka Parliament cafeteria. Speaking at an event, he revealed that since the Parliament building was opened 40 years ago, no public health inspectors (PHIs) or health officials have been…
Weather today: Afternoon showers in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 September 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur…
Colombo school van driver jailed 25 years for abusing Grade 4 girl
A 68-year-old school van driver was sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court for the grave sexual abuse of a Grade 4 student inside his vehicle more than a decade ago. High Court Judge R.S.S….
Vigilant lifesavers rescue drowning child off Pasikuda coast
Vigilant lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued a 7-year-old child from drowning in the Pasikuda Sea, Trincomalee. The incident occurred while several people were bathing in the sea, when the vigilant lifeguards observed a child in distress. Acting…
UN votes to let Palestinian president speak by video after US visa denial
The U.N. General Assembly voted Friday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to deliver his speech to world leaders by video after the United States denied him a visa to travel to New York. The resolution, adopted by a wide…
DG Ranga Dissanayake’s child’s admission to Royal College lawful – CIABOC
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says its Director General, Ranga Dissanayake, admitted his child to Royal College in a lawful manner. The Commission said it inquired into the matter after a complaint was lodged but…
Dunith Wellalage: Official update from SLC
ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 – Sri Lanka Team Updates Dunith Wellalage, who returned home to pay his last respects to his late father, will rejoin the team tomorrow morning. He will travel to the UAE tonight accompanied by Team…
Asia Cup Super 4 : Final Schedule & Tickets
Tickets on sale for action packed DP World Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage Tickets start from AED 75 and can be purchased from this link: https://platinumlist.net/ and Dubai International Stadium and Zayed Cricket Stadium ticket offices Tickets for the…
National Cyber Security Operations Centre opened
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that in order to advance the country economically, it is essential to ensure efficiency and transparency across all sectors. He further noted that the current government’s digitalisation programme is designed to elevate Sri Lanka not…