I am not disappointed that I did not enter the top 40. I was realistic about it: Anudi

Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2025, Anudi Gunasekara who recently returned back to the country after participating in the pageant in India said she was not disappointed for failing to enter the top 40 and had been realistic about this throughout the competition.

World Bank identifies Sri Lanka too hot for people to work 6 hours a Day

Sri Lanka is among a few South Asian countries identified with a temperature level that is considered too hot for people to be able to work safely outdoors for an average of six hours a day, according to a report compiled by the World Bank.

Sri Lankan to fly high with A330-200 refurbished airbus

An Airbus A3330-200, to be added to SriLankan Airlines’ fleet today, is an aircraft which is only a dozen years old and obtained on dry lease as part of re-fleeting efforts, an official said

Heart attacks in the young: A Cardiologist’s perspective on a growing crisis

As a cardiologist practising for over 25 years, I have seen a disturbing rise in heart attacks among young adults—especially in Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries. What was once rare in people under 40 has now become

Mechanism in place to release containers without any checking If importers track record good: Minister

In the wake of controversy over the release of 323 containers, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that it is not a big issue and claimed that there is a mechanism to release containers to ease the

Not expecting to take part in any other pageants, says Anudi

Anudi Gunasekara, who represented Sri Lanka at the 72nd Miss World Festival Grand Final, said she was not expecting to take part in any other pageants.

Battle for CMC supremacy continues, date for first session to be announced today

A tough tussle is going on between the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) and the opposition parties, including Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), to gain control of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

SriLankan Airlines’ new A 330 to perform low fly-past over colombo and katunayake tomorrow

SriLankan Airlines’ latest Airbus A330-200 aircraft is set to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (4), with a special low-altitude fly-past over Colombo and Katunayake before landing.

Sri Lanka drugged to the hilt

The geographic location of Sri Lanka has invariably positioned the country as a pivotal conduit in the international drug supply chain, linking the East to the West.

Iconic tusker ‘Bhatiya’ lies ill, responds to treatment

The tusker, popularly known as “Bhatiya,” which is considered the only tusker of its generation in the jungles bounded by Nikaweratiya and Ambanpola, has been critically ill and is under the treatment of wildlife veterinary surgeons from Maho.

New Covid variant No evidence of increased severity or complications: Health Secretary

The Covid variant, which has been detected in Sri Lanka, is not a novel variant, and no evidence of increased severity or complications has been reported, the Health Ministry said.

Teddy bears turn out to be new Cocaine carriers

In the largest consignment of Cocaine seized in the history of the Bandaranaike International Airport, a female trafficker from Thailand had used three big soft toys to conceal the contraband with a street value of over Rs.517

Colombo trees no longer likely to create a major disaster: CMC

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) yesterday assured that tress in the Colombo city are no longer a great threat to city dwellers and others as it is unlikely that these will cause a major disaster as the CMC has been removing and

Global warming gotten in the way of salt production in Sri Lanka

Unexpected rainy weather conditions, a phenomenon of global warming, have triggered concerns for salt production in Sri Lanka because at least 40–45 days with uninterrupted sunlight are required for manufacturing and

Only mat and pillow for bedtime for ex-ministers in jail

Former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment, have been admitted to a common ward alongside other convicted prisoners, the Prisons Department said.

Anudi First Runner-Up from Asia in the Miss World Multimedia Challenge

In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka, Anudi Gunasekara etched her name into pageant history by claiming the title of First Runner-Up from Asia in the Miss World Multimedia Challenge at the 72nd Miss World Festival in the vibrant city of Telangana, India.

NPP’s anti corruption blitz Over 20 more ex-MPs under probe

Following the imprisonment of former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, it came to light that the government has instructed for the expedition of investigations into well over 20 more similar cases involving former MPs and officials.

Sri Lankans spend Rs.520 million per day on cigarettes

In lieu of the upcoming World No Tobacco day, a study revealed that Sri Lankans spend Rs. 520 million per day on cigarettes and the health and economic costs of smoking were Rs.214 billion in 2019, the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) in a media briefing about tobacco habits said.

Two trawlers seized with 600kg of narcotics off Southern Coast

Two multi-day fishing boats intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy off the southern coast were found carrying more than 600 kilos of heroin and Crystal methamphetamine (ICE).

Deshabandu links cops to drug mafia

The ongoing investigation into the Weligama incident is primarily based on evidence submitted by supporters of the National People’s Power (NPP) party, according to Sanjeewa Weerawickrama, legal counsel for Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennekoon.

SL to introduce legal framework against foreign terrorists

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft laws to act against foreign terrorist militants based on the United Nations Defence Council Resolution 2178 (2014).

Liquor Company ordered to pay Rs. 1.35 Bn in unpaid taxes

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathiraja yesterday (10) ordered Randenigala Distilleries Ltd., in Kaduwela - a liquor manufacturing company- to pay a sum of Rs. 1,358,773,144 (apprx. Rs. 1.35 Bn) in taxes within one month, which the company is accused of evading.

No cabinet reshuffle yet

The government scotched speculation on social media platforms about a possible Cabinet reshuffle in the near future, multiple sources from the government confirmed.

Court directs authorities to supply Newspapers to ‘Harak Kata’ at Prison

The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered that steps be taken to provide newspapers to Nadun Chinthaka, alias Harak Kata, who is currently detained at Tangalle Prison.

CBSL governor stays real on recovery in 2027

In response to a question at the monetary-policy press briefing, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Nandalal Weerasinghe asserted that, although national output typically falls after an economic crisis, Sri Lanka would

Sri Lanka facing complicated weather conditions?

A number of phenomena have led to the current rainy weather conditions with enhanced Southwest monsoon conditions making the greatest contribution, a spokesman from the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Minister evades media attempt to extract apology

Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayastissa, yesterday at the Cabinet press briefing, evaded answering a question whether he still regrets his criticism of the release of Rs.5.5 million from the President’s Fund to late cinema

Sri Lanka now a sought-after destination for Indian movies

Many popular Indian film producers and leading directors are selecting Sri Lanka and its various tourist hotspots for film shooting and have inquired with the government regarding popular and scenic locations, the Daily Mirror learns.

Chikungunya, Dengue surge; local authorities fail in clean–up

The political parties and independent groups that won the recent local authorities’ election are scrambling to form administrations.

Do not panic, bikinis are allowed

The police yesterday denied reports that a new law had been put in place in Arugam Bay banning locals and foreigners from wearing bikinis in public places.