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Lake Gregory severely polluted, CEA warns of health risk

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 20:18

The Central Environmental Authority has scientifically confirmed that drinking water from Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya could pose a risk to human life,... Read More

No Sri Lankans reported affected by Nepal floods

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 20:15

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, no Sri Lankans have been reported among those affected by the floods and landslides in Nepal so far. Read More

New prison coordination system launched to strengthen emergency response

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 20:23

Another step in the programme to establish an integrated mechanism among state institutions through regional coordination during emergencies in prisons... Read More

Sri Lanka’s economy nears pre-crisis level: CBSL Governor

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 17:10

The national economy has returned to nearly pre-crisis levels following a rapid turnaround from its worst downturn, according to Central Bank Governor... Read More

Kehelbaddara Padme transferred to Boossa prison

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 20:49

Organised crime gang member Koralagamage Mandinu Pathmasiri, alias Kehelbaddara Padme, who was remanded until 3 September after being held under detention... Read More

Railways department cracks down on staff social media usage

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 20:54

The Department of Railways has issued a special circular regarding the use of social media during duty hours and the prevention of sensitive train operation... Read More

Welikada inmate flees on stolen motorcycle

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 21:00

An inmate assigned to clean the Welikada Prison holiday home escaped yesterday (25) afternoon wearing a sarong taken from the quarters and riding off on... Read More

New US envoy aims to deepen Sri Lanka-US relations

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 16:02

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer formally commenced his ambassadorial tenure on August 25 after presenting his credentials to President Anura Kumara... Read More

Over 84,000 hit by Sri Lanka’s dry spell

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 21:04

More than 84,000 people have been affected by the dry weather conditions currently prevailing across several provinces in the island.The Disaster Management... Read More

Chinese Ambassador presents credentials to President

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 15:21

Chinese Ambassador-designate to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang, who arrived on August 11 to assume his post, presented his credentials to President Anura Kumara... Read More

A venomous visitor visits Dambulla hospital

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 20:57

Hospital staff acted swiftly to safely capture and remove a cobra that had arrived near the blood bank within the Dambulla District Base Hospital premises... Read More

Former Wattala police officer remanded over money laundering probe

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 21:16

A former Sub-Inspector attached to the Wattala Police Crime Division has been remanded until the 4th following an investigation by the Bribery Commission... Read More

AG defends Sallay arrest, rejects claims of CID director’s malice

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 21:20

The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal yesterday (25 August) that former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Suresh Sallay, was arrested... Read More

New Chairman for Airport and Aviation Services appointed

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 20:17

Former Commander of the Navy, retired Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private)... Read More

Narcotics-in-chicken plot foiled at Kegalle Remand Prison

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 21:22

Prison officials arrested a couple yesterday afternoon for attempting to smuggle heroin hidden inside a portion of chicken contained in a meal parcel meant... Read More