1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (238+ words) The Sri Lankan government’s approval rating has fallen to 50%, while public confidence in the country’s economic outlook has weakened sharply, according to the latest “Mood of the Nation” poll conducted by Verité Research. The July 2026 poll found that government approval…...

2+ hour, 56+ min ago   (154+ words) Police have warned the public, particularly those in the construction sector and people purchasing goods online, about a new scam involving advertisements on platforms such as ikman and Facebook Marketplace. Under the scam, fraudsters advertise construction materials such as asbestos…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago   (253+ words) Bellanwila Esala Perahera, A Living Religious and Cultural Heritage — Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that religious and cultural festivals such as the Bellanwila Esala Perahera play a significant role in preserving Sri Lanka’s religious and cultural heritage from generation…...

6+ hour, 26+ min ago   (205+ words) Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga’s world No. 1 ranking could come under threat after Germany’s Julian Weber produced a massive 90.40-metre throw at a European athletics competition on Saturday (15). Weber, currently ranked world No. 2 in the men’s javelin, is Rumesh’s…...

7+ hour, 28+ min ago   (13+ words) Newswire World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table...

7+ hour, 40+ min ago   (257+ words) Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday, completing their first-ever Test win on Australian soil. Chasing 57 for victory after Australia were bowled out for 284 in their second innings, Bangladesh reached the…...

8+ hour, 35+ min ago   (145+ words) Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti has held discussions with a group of Australian investors and entrepreneurs on potential investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. The discussions were held in Clyde North, Victoria, with the participation of the Deputy Director…...

19+ hour, 38+ min ago   (89+ words) Newswire Shooting incident reported in Mount Lavinia A man has died after being shot at a garage on Huludagoda Road in Mount Lavinia, Police said. According to initial reports, gunfire was directed at the garage, injuring one person. The victim…...

11+ hour, 19+ min ago   (99+ words) A 19-year-old has died and another youth remains missing after three young men got into difficulty while bathing in the Maha Oya in the Madurupitiya area of Mirigama. Police said the incident occurred on the evening of August 15. Two of…...

20+ hour, 8+ min ago   (265+ words) A 17-year-old teenager in the United States has been charged with murdering his mother and younger brother, with prosecutors revealing that he had previously used ChatGPT to explore “theoretical ideas or fantasy stories” involving the killing of his family. Arjun…...