Archives 2026-08-28
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Latest News1 day agoSun directly overhead Kokkuvil, Nallur, Kodikamam and Nagar Kovil at about 12.11 noon today (28)
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 28th of August to 07th of September due to its apparent southward...
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News1 day agoEight politicians in drug kingpin probe
Police to arrest and question four former ministers, others over links to Basik By Norman Palihawadane Police are investigating alleged links between suspected major drug trafficker...
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News1 day agoCJ first SC judge to benefit from 22A, if enacted: BASL
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has opposed the proposed “Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution”, saying it raises serious concerns over judicial independence and the...
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News1 day agoOver 84,000 people adversely affected by prevailing El Niño dry weather
More than 84,000 people have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions linked to El Niño, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The DMC...
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News1 day agoRooftop solar systems over 300kW to be temporarily switched off
Rooftop solar power systems with a generation capacity exceeding 300 kilowatts will be temporarily switched off until August 30 due to lower electricity demand during the...
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News1 day agoThree perish in head-on collision between trishaw and SUV
by Norman Palihawadane Three people, including a 10-day-old infant, were killed in a head-on collision between an SUV and a three-wheeler in the Gonamariyawa area on...
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News1 day agoPolice probe ‘drug-planting’ allegations against cops
Police Headquarters has launched a special investigation into allegations that three police officers, including two attached to the Panadura Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit, have been involved...
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News1 day agoSocial media taboo for railway employees during duty
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has issued a special circular prohibiting officials and employees from using social media during duty hours and sharing sensitive information related...
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News1 day agoBadowita Asanka associate arrested in anti-drug raid
by Norman Palihawadane An alleged associate of the drug network operated by underworld figure Badowita Asanka has been arrested by officers of the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit....
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News1 day agoDengue far from over: 9330 new cases so far this month
Sri Lanka has recorded 94,666 dengue cases and 72 deaths so far this year, according to the latest dengue surveillance data available as of midnight on...
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News1 day agoToxic water in Lake Gregory could pose serious risks: MP
Drinking water from Nuwara Eliya’s Lake Gregory could pose a serious risk to human life, with scientific assessments by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) indicating that...
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Business1 day agoJaffna Teaching Hospital secures lifeline water supply via ADB-funded Thalaiyadi sea water desalination plant
It marks Sri Lanka’s first-ever large-scale SWRO desalination plant By Sanath Nanayakkare The Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded sea water reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Thalaiyadi...
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Business1 day agoSri Lanka opens up: A new season of direct connectivity
For as long as we can remember, flying to Sri Lanka has meant relying on a handful of options — SriLankan Airlines direct services, useful but...
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Business1 day ago‘Biodiversity imparting a powerful competitive advantage to SL’s businesses’
By Ifham Nizam Biodiversity is rapidly moving beyond the traditional boundaries of conservation to become an increasingly important economic and business issue, with Sri Lankan companies...
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Business1 day agoEMA highlights Sri Lanka’s growing regional event presence at EEMAGINE 2026
The Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA) represented the nation at EEMAGINE 2026, one of India’s leading annual conventions for the event and entertainment industry,...
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Business1 day agoSINGER recognized as Sri Lanka’s Fastest Growing Brand
SINGER has been recognized as Sri Lanka’s Fastest Growing Brand and the Most Valuable Retail (General) Brand in Brand Finance’s Sri Lanka’s Top 100 Most Valuable...
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Business1 day agoCIPM Sri Lanka and SLJI empower judges beyond the bench
Continuing an initiative to strengthen judicial leadership and well-being, the Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute (SLJI), in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri...
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Business1 day agoSynapseus Technologies launches TapID: homegrown, smart relationship management platform
Networking events and meetings often result in a surplus of physical business cards which end up forgotten in the back of a drawer and lost opportunities...
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Business1 day agoJAAF and ILO Better Work Programme lead apparel sector’s push for disability inclusion with “Inclusive Threads” pledge
Thirteen apparel companies recently signed a voluntary pledge in Colombo committing to advance disability inclusion in the workplace, marking a milestone for Inclusive Threads of Better...
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Business1 day agoFormer CIMA Global President Aubrey Joachim joins Nanaska to shape future leaders
Nanaska, one of Sri Lanka’s professional education institutes specializing in the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aubrey...
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Business1 day agoLOLC Finance wins Gold for Data Management Excellence
LOLC Finance PLC, has once again been recognised for its commitment to data governance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, securing the Gold Award for Data Management...
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Business1 day agoAdaptive resilience: Malwatte Valley harnesses tech and innovation to redefine plantation productivity
Since inception the plantation industry has served as a central pillar of the Sri Lankan economy. Tea in particular has been the lynchpin of the industry....
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Sports16 hours agoIt’s still a queendom, but Sri Lanka are more than just Athapaththu now
Sometimes all you need is a little push. The 2024 Asia Cup was a watershed for this young Sri Lanka outfit. Prior to that exhilarating climax...
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Latest News17 hours agoNamibia T20I tri-series: Youth, depth and a continental dream take centre stage
Summer has come early to the southern hemisphere and not just because of climate change. In Australia, where they have never played Tests in August before,...
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Latest News23 hours agoTharanga storms past 92m in Zurich
World-leading javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga underlined his status as the man to beat in world athletics with another sensational performance, winning the men’s javelin at the...
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Latest News24 hours agoRussell breaks world 100m hurdles record in Zurich
Less than 40 minutes after Alison dos Santos made history in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Weltklasse, another world record fell at the Wanda Diamond...
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Sports1 day agoDinusha the hero as Sri Lanka save second Test against India
by Rex Clementine A match saving hundred by Sonal Dinusha helped Sri Lanka salvage a draw in the second Test against India at the SSC yesterday....
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Features1 day agoRedefining ageing in Sri Lanka
by Prof. M. W. Amarasiri de Silva I have often pondered the factors that have allowed me to reach the age of 78, a milestone that...
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Features1 day agoThe Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton
Tales of Mystery and Suspense 16: I have thus far looked only at novels, but in recent years I have also read several short story collections...
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Features1 day agoTo skillfully fall from the clouds…
A memoir by Thamasha Abeynaike Glancing at the phone for a photo before the start of the first charter flight of the day, I noticed the...
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Latest News1 day ago
Sun directly overhead Kokkuvil, Nallur, Kodikamam and Nagar Kovil at about 12.11 noon today (28)
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 28th of August to 07th of September due to its apparent southward...
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Weather1 day agoShowers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the...
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Latest News17 hours ago
Namibia T20I tri-series: Youth, depth and a continental dream take centre stage
Summer has come early to the southern hemisphere and not just because of climate change. In Australia, where they have never played Tests in August before,...
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Latest News23 hours ago
Tharanga storms past 92m in Zurich
World-leading javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga underlined his status as the man to beat in world athletics with another sensational performance, winning the men’s javelin at the...
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Foreign News23 hours agoIran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks amid int’l hopes dialogue with US will resume
Qatar’s prime minister has held meetings in the Iranian capital, discussing key issues including the future of the Strait of Hormuz, amid international hopes that dialogue...
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Latest News24 hours ago
Russell breaks world 100m hurdles record in Zurich
Less than 40 minutes after Alison dos Santos made history in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Weltklasse, another world record fell at the Wanda Diamond...
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Latest News1 day ago
Sun directly overhead Kokkuvil, Nallur, Kodikamam and Nagar Kovil at about 12.11 noon today (28)
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 28th of August to 07th of September due to its apparent southward...