2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (171+ words) JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva says the Government expects to hold the Provincial Council Elections next year, if no further major issues arise. Speaking at the opening of the National People's Power (NPP) Jaffna District office, Silva said funds had…...

4+ hour, 15+ min ago  (129+ words) Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena has challenged SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa to "bring Basil Rajapaksa back to the country" if possible, claiming that recent court developments have intensified pressure on members of the Rajapaksa family. Speaking at a public event, Gunasena…...

11+ hour, 3+ min ago  (163+ words) Celebrated media personality, television host, actor, and digital creator Danu Innasithamby was honoured with the Most Popular Supportive Actor of the Year " 2026 award at the prestigious Lanka Chairman's Awards 2026, held at the iconic Jubilee Ballroom of the Galle Face Hotel,…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago  (127+ words) Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect accused of murdering a husband and wife in the Hatton-Dickoya town area before fleeing with gold jewellery. The couple, who were residing inside a shop in the town, were found murdered…...

18+ hour, 40+ min ago  (148+ words) The United States Embassy in Colombo has rejected reports claiming that an FBI "team" arrived in Sri Lanka to assist investigations into alleged cyber theft involving Sri Lankan Treasury funds. In a statement, the US Embassy said recent reporting had…...

18+ hour, 45+ min ago  (109+ words) Newswire 3 arrested after viral helmetless motorcycle ride in North Three individuals have been arrested by the Mullaitivu Police over an unauthorised motorcycle parade in North, where a group of riders were seen travelling dangerously without helmets in videos that went…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (138+ words) According to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, the surgery was performed on May 7 on a 15-year-old patient, with the kidney donated by the child's father. Hospital Director Specialist Dr Dilka Saranasinghe said both the child and the donor…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (291+ words) Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the successful use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector depends on strong governance systems, public trust, ethical oversight and proper legal frameworks. The minister made the remarks while addressing a…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (231+ words) Former Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee head Pramodya Wickramasinghe has formally requested written clarification from the Sports Ministry and Sri Lanka Cricket over the reported termination of his tenure before the end of his contract period. In a letter dated…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (166+ words) Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at Marlborough House in London on Thursday (21). According to the Prime Minister's Office, the meeting took place during the official visit of…...