High-voltage power line collapses on lorry killing two in Mahawela

Preserving Heritage through Sustainability: Eco Spindles and Gunadamin Elephant House Lead Ruwanwelisaya Cleanup

Eco Spindles (Pvt) Ltd and Gunadamin Elephant House marked the period following Poson Poya Day with meaningful environmental action, bringing together employees, volunteers and community partners to protect the sacred Ruwanwelisaya premises while demonstrating how discarded plastic can be transformed into valuable resources. Conducted in Anuradhapura on 30 June 2026, the day following Poson Poya Day, the corporate social responsibility initiative brought together 60 volunteers, including 20 emp

22 Jul, 2026

Permanent Representative Sumith Dassanayake reaffirms Sri Lanka’s continued cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador  Sumith Dassanayake held a constructive meeting with the United Nations High  Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih at the UNHCR headquarters in  Geneva on 17 July 2026. The high-level meeting focused on reviewing ongoing assistance for  refugees and further strengthening cooperation between Sri Lanka and the UN Refugee  Agency.  During the discussion, both parties acknowledged the long-standing and

22 Jul, 2026

LPL Pink Match champions breast cancer awareness

Dambulla Sixers led national awareness initiative as Jaffna Kings joined campaign to promote early detection The Dambulla Sixers, under the leadership of owner Mr. Priyanga De Silva, brought breast cancer awareness to the forefront through the LPL Pink Match, using the Lanka Premier League’s national platform to encourage early detection and help save lives. Held for the second consecutive LPL season, the initiative transformed the Dambulla Sixers’ clash against the Jaffna Kings at SSC Colombo

21 Jul, 2026