5+ hour, 45+ min ago   (1731+ words) 13 Sep 2026 | By Methmalie Dissanayake Most 10-year-olds saving up coins are dreaming of sweets, a toy, perhaps a new pair of shoes. Suranjani Maduwanthi’s daughter is saving hers for a headstone. “My daughter is collecting money to build a good monument…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (445+ words) 11 Sep 2026 | BY NISHANTHA CHAMINDA PEIRIS "We truly experienced and enjoyed the beauty of Sri Lanka; it is absolutely magnificent. The country's beaches, in particular, captivated us instantly. Surfing at Arugam Bay further enriched our experience; Sri Lanka is an ideal…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (91+ words) 10 Sep 2026 | By Staff Writer The deadline granted to the Parliamentary Special Committee appointed to investigate the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah has been extended until 19 December. The extension was approved following a proposal presented by Leader of the…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (191+ words) The Morning Police video call facility for the hearing impaired The Police said that it has introduced a special initiative enabling members of the hearing-impaired community to lodge complaints with the ‘119’ Police Emergency Call Unit via WhatsApp video calls. Under…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (80+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer A T-56 assault rifle, a repeater gun and a pistol have been recovered from a concealed underground cache at a cemetery in Hanwella. The Central Crime Investigation Bureau stated that the weapons were found based on information…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (78+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts. The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (7), will remain in effect until 11.30 p....

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (86+ words) The Morning Five arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Hingurakgoda 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer Five suspects have been arrested for allegedly carrying out illegal excavations in search of artifacts in the Thalpotha area of Hingurakgoda. Police stated that the…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (96+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer A luxury car travelling on the Southern Expressway veered off the road and crashed into the central safety fence near the 32.4 kilometre post in Dodangoda this morning (7). Police stated that the vehicle was travelling from Bandaranaike…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (170+ words) Police have warned the public about a scam involving a fake website designed to look like GOV PAY and used to steal money and sensitive personal information from motorists. The Police stated the fake website was being promoted through links…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1075+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Savithri Rodrigo From Moscow to Paris, from batik to bold abstraction, Jayantha Premachandra’s art travelled the world. In a dazzling collaboration with ITC Ratnadipa, his daughter Nilanka Premachandra brought that legacy home. On Kaleidoscope, we dove into memory,…...