Official schedule released for 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera
The Sri Dalada Maligawa has officially announced the schedule for the 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera, one of Sri Lanka’s most significant religious and cultural festivals. According to the official schedule, the First Kumbal Perahera will take place on August 18,…
Public warned after dangerous kite-flying incident near highway (Video)
The public has been warned after a kite string became entangled with a vehicle travelling on a highway, creating a dangerous situation for the driver and other road users. The incident, captured on video, demonstrates how even a small kite…
Dead spinner dolphin washes ashore in Mannar
The body of a spinner dolphin was found washed ashore at Arippu Beach in Silavathurai, Mannar, early today (31), the Department of Wildlife Conservation said. Wildlife officials examined the carcass before arranging for a post-mortem examination to be conducted by…
National Handicrafts Authority to be established by 2027
The Government plans to establish a new National Handicrafts Authority by 2027 through the merger of the Department of Textile Industries, the National Crafts Council, the National Design Centre, and Laksala, according to discussions at the Committee on Public Accounts…
Train canteen fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled water above MRP
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a railway catering service after it was found guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the Government‑prescribed Maximum Retail Price (MRP) aboard the Kankesanthurai–Colombo train. The case was…
Concept Paper for National High Performance Centre handed over to Sports Minister
The official concept paper of the National High Performance Centre was formally handed over to Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamagedara at the Ministry of Sports yesterday, marking a key step in advancing Sri Lanka’s sporting ambitions. The project, designed to…
Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne appointed new Army Commander
Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The post Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne appointed new Army Commander appeared first on Newswire.
Spain estimates 49,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta over past 24 hours
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday planned to head to the country’s north African exclave after tens of thousands of undocumented migrants crossed the border overnight. Spain sent troops to the Ceuta enclave to reinforce the Civil Guard and…
Police highlight rising accidents among youngsters
Sri Lanka Police have urged parents to remain vigilant when handing over vehicles to young teenagers, highlighting the rising number of accidents linked to overspeeding and reckless driving. Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler, speaking to the media, said that a…
India and New Zealand Turn a Trade Deal into a Strategic Partnership
Anna Mahjar-Barducci is an author, and researcher whose work focuses on the South Asia, Middle East, migration, identity, and international affairs. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic trip to Auckland on July 10–11, becoming the first Indian prime…