2026

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting several parts of the country due toContinue Reading The post Be prepared: Strong wind advisory issued for multiple districts appeared first on Newswire.
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Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s former Media Secretary, Prasad Manju, has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), PoliceContinue Reading The post Wimal’s former Media Secretary arrested by FCID appeared first…
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Venerable Thiniyawala Palitha Thera has publicly apologized for comments he made regarding the overseas travel ban imposed on former PresidentContinue Reading The post Senior monk issues apology after criticising court order appeared first…
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The National commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, themed “Let us take action to mitigate the impacts of climate change”,Continue Reading The post National commemoration of World Environment Day 2026 held under President’s patronage…
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The elders’ home in Anguruwathota, Horana, where a fire claimed the lives of 12 residents earlier this week, had beenContinue Reading The post Only 148 of Sri Lanka’s 455 elders’ homes registered – Minister after fire tragedy appeared first…
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Schools should be places where children feel safe, valued and cared for, in addition to receiving a quality education, PrimeContinue Reading The post Schools must provide love and safety, not just education – Prime Minister appeared first…
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Police have seized 19 firearms, T-56 ammunition, crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and more than 100,000 prescription pills (Pregabalin) following a two-weekContinue Reading The post Police seize 19 firearms, ammunition and drugs in major…
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Sri Lanka have been forced to make a change to their squad ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World CupContinue Reading The post Injury blow for Sri Lanka as Sashini Gimhani ruled out of T20 World Cup appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lankan disability rights advocate Nilshani De Silva has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 19th Session ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan Disability Rights activist invited to address UN Conference appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka’s financial system remained resilient during the first quarter of 2026 despite heightened tensions in the Middle East, exchangeContinue Reading The post Financial system remains resilient despite global pressures, says Central…
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