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Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticised the Government’s management of SriLankan Airlines, claiming the loss-making national carrier is seekingContinue Reading The post Harsha questions SriLankan Airlines’ request for Rs. 100 bn in…

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has expelled five of its members from the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha with immediate effect followingContinue Reading The post SJB expels five Bulathsinhala PS councillors amid allegations appeared first…

The Department of Meteorology has issued a strong wind and rough sea warning valid until 10.30 a.m. on 8 JuneContinue Reading The post Warning issued for strong winds and rough seas around the island appeared first on Newswire.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-EliyaContinue Reading The post Sunday: Heavy rainfall above 100 mm forecast in several areas appeared…

Anthropic has urged leading artificial intelligence companies to agree on a coordinated mechanism that could temporarily slow or pause theContinue Reading The post Anthropic urges pause on advanced AI, warns of loss of human control…

Two women have died following a road accident in the Hanwella Police Division on the evening of 6 June 2026.Continue Reading The post Two women killed in hit-and-run crash in Hanwella; suspect arrested appeared first on Newswire.

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has announced plans to establish permanent office premises for all its member leaguesContinue Reading The post FFSL to provide dedicated offices for all 61 member leagues appeared first on…

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association says it has decided to limit bus operations from tomorrow (8 June), citing theContinue Reading The post Private buses to operate at 50% capacity from Monday – LPBOA chairman appeared first on…

Police arrested 28 people, including three women, during a raid on a Social media-organised party in the Ponnaduwa area ofContinue Reading The post Social media-organised party raided; drugs found, 28 arrested appeared first on Newswire.

A 72-year-old woman was killed after being struck by an SUV in the Elawella area of Horana on Saturday evening.Continue Reading The post Drunken SUV driver kills woman in Horana appeared first on Newswire.