Sri Lanka has recorded a rise in the number of PhD holders, alongside a broader shift towards higher educational attainmentContinue Reading The post 7 key education stats: Sri Lanka’s PhD holders rise to 11,757 appeared

The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed a notable recovery on 16th April 2026, as improved market sentiment and supportive developments drove a strong rebound in indices. From the opening bell, the market remained firmly in

Some areas are facing a water shortage as a result of the government’s decision to use the water in the main reservoirs for power generation, Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) alleged.

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran is just an example of ’’polite’’ behavior during ‌the ongoing ceasefire and U.S. forces are ready to strike Iran’s power plants and energy industry if ordered, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth

Pope Leo has criticised leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was ’’being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’’ in unusually forceful comments during a visit to Cameroon.

A 10-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, six weeks into a renewed war with Hezbollah that has killed more than 2,000 people, caused widespread destructi

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has thanked the US president for his efforts to “secure lasting peace and stability”, his office said on X after a phone call between the two leaders.

A tragic drowning incident at the Deduru Oya in the Kuratiyagahamula area of Kobeigane has left at least two people dead and six others missing.

The WhatsApp account of the former Bishop of Badulla Rev. Winston Fernando has been hacked.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has firmly denied claims that Sri Lanka paid $286 per barrel for crude oil, describing the reports as false and misleading, and warning of legal action against those responsible.

Following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays, the Daily Mirror wishes to inform its readers that its print edition will be back on stands from Monday, April 20.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country’s ambassador to the United States, amidContinue Reading The post South Africa appoints Meyer as US ambassador amid strai

The dog named “Aloka,” which has drawn public attention in connection with the upcoming “Walk for Peace,” will travel inContinue Reading The post ‘Aloka’ to travel in-cabin for Sri Lanka’s ‘Walk for Peace’ appeared first

Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been admitted to hospital and six persons remain missing after aContinue Reading The post Deduru Oya drowning: Two dead, six missing appeared first on Newswire.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said, following talks withContinue Reading The post Trump: Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire appeared first on

Pentagon chief Hegseth has warned that US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran rejects a deal. Meanwhile, IranianContinue Reading The post Iran war: US ready to attack if no Iran deal reached appeared first on News

Bus and train services across the island are being increased from Thursday (16) as transport operations return to normal followingContinue Reading The post Bus and train services ramped up after the New Year holidays app

Three people have died after drowning in the Deduru Oya in the Kobeygane area. The victims were among a groupContinue Reading The post Three drown in Deduru Oya, search on for missing persons appeared first on Newswire.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has rejected claims that Sri Lanka paid $286 per barrel for crude oil and saidContinue Reading The post HSBC CEO’s $286 oil claim: Sri Lanka CPC denies, warns of legal action appear

SriLankan Airlines has suspended its Country Manager in Bangkok following a physical altercation with flight crew and a station managerContinue Reading The post SriLankan Airlines suspends Bangkok Country Manager after c

Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs that were born at the Singapore Zoo on Jan 1 have now made their public debut at the facility. The two males and one female, born to mother Yala and father Asanka, are the first of their spe

He remained confident on Sri Lanka's potential when others didn't have

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a local multi- day fishing trawler, it’s four man crew together with a consignment suspected to be narcotics off the Southern Coast  of the island. The vessel is presently being escorted to

Rupee depreciated

Hushruzjon Salohidinov, 26, was working as a courier in Saint Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city and President Vladimir Putin’s hometown. But last year, the Tajik man and practising Muslim says he was arrested whil

Rated at the same level as Abans Finance's National Long-Term Rating

Turnover was 4.96 billion rupees.

The debentures include a non-viability clause whereby they will convert to ordinary voting shares

Major lines like the upcountry line are unrepaired 5 months after being damaged during Cyclone Ditwah

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts, valid until 11 pm on Thu

Sri Lanka announced a 100 billion rupee relief package.

Market turnover was 1.9 billion rupees.

Voting shares were issued at a ratio of 1 to 107.2941219933,

Peshawar Zalmi extended their lead at the top of the table and reestablished their credentials as title favourites with a trouncing eight wicket win over Quetta Gladiators that takes them to the brink of playoff qualific

US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step aside at the end of his term in May. The two have been embroiled in a bitter spat over Powell’s reluctance to cut t

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowled Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) out for 146 and chased it down with nearly five overs to spare as they moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. This win was thanks to the defensi

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 April 2026. by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northcentral and Uva provinces and

Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 15 April 2026, valid for 16 April 2026. The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caut

Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has landed in Iran as part of a delegation to hold high-level talks on the resumption of talks between Iran and the US. Iran’s army has warned it will block trade through

More than 200 Iranian sailors left stranded in Sri Lanka after a US torpedo attack are returning home after being stuck in the country for more than a month. On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Defence Minister, Aruna ⁠Jaya