RUPEES FORTY MILLION WORTH OF CLOTHING TO FLOOD EFFECTED BY ‘VANTAGE’

Vantage donates over Rs. 40 million worth of clothing to flood-affected Sri Lankan Vantage has contributed clothing valued at over Rs. 40 million to support Sri Lankans affected by recent floods and landslides across the country. As part of its relief and recovery efforts, Vantage partnered with established humanitarian organization’s to ensure the donations reach…

PRESIDENT AKD COULD FACE FIVE YEAR JAIL TERM AFTER HIS TERM IN 2029 -GAMMANPILA

Gammanpila claims President AKD could face five-year prison term Former MP Udaya Gammanpila on Monday accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of criminal negligence over a recent disaster that he said claimed more than 600 lives, vowing to pursue legal action once the president leaves office. Speaking at a press briefing, Gammanpila said criminal charges would…

DS DE SILVA A FORMER SLC CHAIRMAN AND LEG SPINNER PASSES AWAY AT 83 IN LONDON

Former Sri Lanka leg-spinner and ex-SLC chairman D.S. de Silva passes away at 83 Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D.S. de Silva, who played in the country’s inaugural Test match in 1982 and later served as Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket, has passed away at the age of 83.De Silva died in London following a brief…

FROM WESTERN PROVINCE ALONE 466 DENGUE CASES REPORTED

466 Dengue cases reported from WP within a week Director of the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) – Dr. Kapila Kannangara, stated that a total of 466 dengue cases have been reported exclusively in the Western Province within a week’s time.Dr. Kannangara noted that 263 cases had been reported in Colombo, 146 in Gampaha, and…

FORMER HEAD COACH CHANDIKA HATHURUSINGHE FILES FRESH CASE AGAINST SLC

Hathurusinghe files fresh case against SLC Former Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team head coach – Chandika Hathurusinghe has filed a fresh case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland.The case is filed against the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Executive Committee in 2019, over his sudden dismissal back then from the post…

SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL ,UVA AND NORTH WESTERN PROVINCES 640 IN NUMBER WILL NOT OPEN TODAY

640 schools in Uva, Central and North Western Provinces will not reopen today Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Nalaka Kaluwewa stated that 640 schools in the Uva, Central and North Western Provinces will not reopen tomorrow (16).He said provincial authorities had informed the Ministry of this decision, adding that…

ECONOMY OF SRI LANKA GROWS BY 5.4% IN THIRD QUARTER

Sri Lanka’s economy grows 5.4% in third quarter Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 5.4% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Department of Census and Statistics, data released on 15 December showed. Gross domestic product for the quarter rose to Rs. 3,325,611 million, up from Rs. 3,154,148 million recorded in the corresponding period…

FORMER PETROLEUM CHAIRMAN DAMMIKA RANATUNGA GRANTED BAIL

Dammika Ranatunga granted bail Former Ceylon Petroleum Corporation chairman Dammika Ranatunga, arrested earlier today(15) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, has been granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. After considering submissions from the Bribery Commission and defense counsel, Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered his release on bail. The…













ANNUAL BOOK FAIR KICKS OFF AT BMICH

FOR ITCHINESS A PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSED

Primary school closed over itchy spell   A primary school in the Kurunegala area has…

UGC CALLS FOR APPLATIONS TO UNIVERSITIES NEXT WEEK

Uni. applications to be called next week   The University Grants Commission states that candidates…

THOUGH DISCHARGED CABRAAL IS NOT ACQUITTED

MORE SHOWERS AS NORTH EAST AS MONSOON STRENGTHENS

North-East monsoon strengthens, showers expected – The Department of Meteorology said that the north-east monsoon…

FOR PROPERTIES DISTRUCTION DURING ‘ARAGALAYA’ COMPENSATION TO MP’S ENHANCED

Compensation to MPs for property destruction during ‘Aragalaya’, increased Compensation to be paid by the…




RUPEES FORTY MILLION WORTH OF CLOTHING TO FLOOD EFFECTED BY ‘VANTAGE’

Vantage donates over Rs. 40 million worth of clothing to flood-affected Sri Lankan Vantage has…

PRESIDENT AKD COULD FACE FIVE YEAR JAIL TERM AFTER HIS TERM IN 2029 -GAMMANPILA

Gammanpila claims President AKD could face five-year prison term Former MP Udaya Gammanpila on Monday…

DS DE SILVA A FORMER SLC CHAIRMAN AND LEG SPINNER PASSES AWAY AT 83 IN LONDON

Former Sri Lanka leg-spinner and ex-SLC chairman D.S. de Silva passes away at 83 Former…

FROM WESTERN PROVINCE ALONE 466 DENGUE CASES REPORTED

466 Dengue cases reported from WP within a week Director of the National Dengue Control…

FORMER HEAD COACH CHANDIKA HATHURUSINGHE FILES FRESH CASE AGAINST SLC

Hathurusinghe files fresh case against SLC Former Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team head coach…

SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL ,UVA AND NORTH WESTERN PROVINCES 640 IN NUMBER WILL NOT OPEN TODAY

640 schools in Uva, Central and North Western Provinces will not reopen today Secretary to…

ECONOMY OF SRI LANKA GROWS BY 5.4% IN THIRD QUARTER

Sri Lanka’s economy grows 5.4% in third quarter Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 5.4% in…

FORMER PETROLEUM CHAIRMAN DAMMIKA RANATUNGA GRANTED BAIL

Dammika Ranatunga granted bail Former Ceylon Petroleum Corporation chairman Dammika Ranatunga, arrested earlier today(15) by…

MAHARA, GAMPAHA RESIDENTS A 15 HOUR WATER CUT ON WEDNESDAY-NWSDB

15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha on Wednesday The National Water Supply and Drainage…

PITY AS NO SRI LANKAN IN IPL MINI AUCTION’S TOP 5 COSTLIEST BUYS

No Sri Lankan in IPL Mini-Auction’s Top 5 Costliest Buys – As the IPL 2026…

FLOOD AID EMIRATES TO DELIVER THROUGH PASSENGER FLIGHTS

Emirates airline to deliver aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka on passenger flights The National –…

ASOKA RANWALA’S VEHICLE FOUND TO HAVE DEFECTIVE BREAKS

Defective brakes found in vehicle involved in accident with Asoka Ranwala – A defect in…