Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that Sri Lanka must shape the future of artificial intelligence [AI] through policy, ethics, and inclusive governance, rather than simply adapt to it. She made these remark

Bangladesh Cricket Board picked only two pacers – Marufa Akhter and Fariha Islam Trisna – for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to begin in England from June 12. Top-order batter Taj Nehar returned to the sh

The Landslide Early Warning Center of the Building Research Organisation [NBRO| has issued Landslide Early Warnings to the Districts of Badulla and Moneragala valid upto 2130 hrs today [10th May 2026] Accordingly, Level

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that alongside developing the necessary infrastructure for the digitalization of Sri Lanka’s education system, it is equally essential to develop quality educational conte

The Department of Railways says the Yal Devi train operating between Colombo and Kankesanthurai will resume services from tomorrow (11).Continue Reading The post Yal Devi train services between Colombo and KKS to resume

TVK founder C Joseph Vijay takes oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety and assisted to bring ashore an injured fisherman and rushed him for urgent medical attention on Friday (08 May 26). The fisherman was aboard a local mult

A car bombing at a police post in northwestern Pakistan followed ‌by an ambush on police personnel rushing to the scene has killed at least 14 officers, police said on Sunday.

The remains of the late Kapila Chandrasena, the former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, are currently lying at a private funeral parlor in Borella. Chandrasena was found dead under suspicious circumstances

Weeks after the Pacific Ocean engine that helps drive the world’s weather shifted into neutral, meteorologists and scientists are now laser-focused on the developing signals of its warm phase: El Niño.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay following his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India, highlighting the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and people-t

Due to the influence of the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Heavy falls above 100 mmContinue Reading The post Above 100 mm : Heavy Rain Alert Issued appeared first on Newswire.

A factory located in the Homagama Industrial Zone has been sealed by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) for allegedly manufacturingContinue Reading The post Homagama Factory sealed over Substandard Steel Bars appeared

After months of intense competition, emotional moments, and exceptional culinary performances, Sanjula Manoj has emerged as the winner of the inaugural season of MasterChef Sri Lanka, earning the title of Sri Lanka’s fir

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka President congratulates Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay appeare

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter ofContinue Reading The post Revised electricity tariffs effective from Monday; government subsidy

The body of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena has been placed at a private funeral parlour inContinue Reading The post Mahinda Rajapaksa pays final respects to Kapila Chandrasena appear

The Commander of the Australian Joint Agency Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders and Commander of Maritime Border Command, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, ceremonially handed over 12 surveillance drones to the Director Ge

A Sri Lankan passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport carrying a stock of the narcotic substance ‘hashish’ was arrested by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) early today (10).

Dozens of Israelis have protested in Tel Aviv overnight against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ongoing attacks on southern Lebanon.

Authorities have decided to extend the closure of four schools within the Deniyaya Education Zone due to a rapidly spreading viral flu among the student.

Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today (10), marking a major shiftContinue Reading The post C. Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister appeared first on

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for three areas in the Badulla and Monaragala districtsContinue Reading The post NBRO issues early landslide warnings for three areas

A Sri Lankan passenger who allegedly attempted to smuggle a stock of hashish into the country was arrested by officersContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with hashish worth nearly Rs. 47.8 mill

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 May 2026. The low-level atmospheric disturbance in theContinue Reading The post Weather today: Heavy rains above 100 mm likely in several areas appeared first o

At least five senior Australia players have been left unimpressed by the initial 2026-27 Cricket Australia contract offers they have received in recent days and are yet to commit to signing them. Meanwhile, a larger grou

A person has died after jumping an airport perimeter fence in the US state of Colorado and being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane, according to authorities. Denver International Airport said the unusual incident occur

Twenty-eight overs into the contest in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) were keeping pace with Gujarat Titans (GT). They were 86 for 3 in seven overs, chasing 230. Dhruv Jurel looked like he had excised his slow-batting dem

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area aroun

ECONOMYNEXT –Colombo Port City (CPC) officials will head to Dubai to meet with investors on June 11, as Sri Lanka’s most ambitious economic zone looks for further foreign investments. “We are meeting people in Dubai and

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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

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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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;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

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

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

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lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;By S. Rubatheesan lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; gt;The government is set to dece

lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen