US and Iranian officials have started direct talks in Switzerland after signing an initial agreement to end the war last week. The deal includes a commitment to reach a final agreement within 60 days, as well as an end t

West Indies spinners set up a third straight victory as they strangled Sri Lanka’s batters before Stefanie Taylor steadied a nervy chase to see them home by five wickets in Bristol. The result brings the West Indies join

Sri Lanka suffered a dramatic batting collapse as the West Indies Select XI secured a 15-run victory in their four-dayContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka collapse as West Indies Select XI seal 15-run victory appeared fir

In what may have potentially been his last innings as an uncapped player, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed the fastest List A half-century, off 11 balls, in an innings that eventually ended as an audacious 29-ball 94. That h

General Kevin Schneider, Commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), arrived in Sri Lanka today to begin a three-day visitContinue Reading The post Commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces Arrives in Sri Lanka appeared fir

Ogilvy fields largest-ever team to represent the country at the global creative competition Eight creative talent representing Sri Lanka willContinue Reading The post SRI LANKAN CONTINGENT IN FRANCE FOR CANNES YOUNG LION

Tunisia’s miserable World Cup continued as their inability to progress from the group stage was confirmed by defeat against Japan. After a tumultuous week in which they suffered a 5-1 defeat by Sweden, sacked Sabri Lamou

United States Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials on implementing the interim deal to end the US war with Iran. The US and Iran earlier this week agreed to a 60-day ceasefi

New Zealand crushed England by 253 runs in the second Test, levelling the three-match series 1-1 and setting up aContinue Reading The post ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.

Students from Ananda College, Zahira College and St. Joseph’s College participated in a Clean Maradana programme held at Platform 4Continue Reading The post Ananda, Zahira, St. Joseph’s Students Join Clean Maradana Drive

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines totalling Rs 200,000 on a supermarket chain and a manufacturing company forContinue Reading The post Retail chain, manufacturer fined Rs 200,000 over substandard sal

A new phase of the government’s Metro Uplift programme aimed at improving the living conditions of residents in low-income housingContinue Reading The post Metro Uplift project expands to upgrade low-income housing compl

Speaking at a public meeting in Colombo on 20 June 2026, SLPP National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa criticized the government’s handling of the economy, rising living costs, and fuel pricing policies.

Britain’s Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set ‌out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the j

India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into the record books with the fastest half-century in List A cricket during the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadi

Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite the Iranian military saying it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon.

The Financial Investigation Division has arrested the alleged mastermind behind a large-scale money laundering operation accused of illegally transferring more than Rs. 21 billion (over US$700 million) out of Sri Lanka u

The Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory warning citizens, particularly women, to remain vigilant against romance scams and other forms of fraud carried out through social media and digital communication platfor

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will visit Sri Lanka from June 24 to June 30 for a staff mission aimed at reviewing recent economic developments and the country’s ongoing reform programme.

A high-level Iranian team arrived in Switzerland on ​Saturday for peace talks with the U.S., Iranian state media reported, as U.S. Vice President JD Vance departed Washington for meetings that Pakistan said will begin on

Every FIFA World Cup 2026 result in one place, from the opening match to the finals. This page covers all 104 fixtures across the group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, with sc

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage tables are updated live as the tournament unfolds. Track the latest standings, goal differences, and qualification scenarios for all 12 groups right here, from the opening match on Jun

The government has launched a major programme to strengthen diagnostic services in the country’s hospital system with the provision ofContinue Reading The post Rs 1.95 billion upgrade to Sri Lanka’s hospital system with

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a writ application filed by Daya Group Limited and Daya Apparel Export (Pvt) LtdContinue Reading The post Court backs People’s Bank action over Daya Apparels’ USD 1.42m debt appeared fir

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen’s planned visit to India this month to deepen trade and agricultural ties comes as SouthContinue Reading The post India may be a fallback for SA if it loses US Agoa benefits appea

As part of the newly launched “The Next Chapter” program of Sri Lanka Football, the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has renewed the contract of National Team Head Coach Abdullah Almutairi. The renewal follows dis

Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice as the rampant Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup warning to the favourites. The big win on Saturday in front of nearly 69,000 at Houston Stadium put the delight

United States President Donald Trump has pledged there will be no tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, unless they are collected by his own country. Trump’s statement, made in a Saturday afternoon post on Trut

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 JUNE 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 June 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara,

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Police Headquarters are in the process of seeking INTERPOL assistance to secure the return of former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to Sri Lanka, police sources said yest

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

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While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of