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; 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;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

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage told Parliament that rebuilding Sri Lanka’s cricketing standards will take time, stressing that long-term planningContinue Reading The post Rebuilding Sri Lanka’s cricket will take tim

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

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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

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

Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa participated as the chief guest at the World Health Day 2026 commemorations heldContinue Reading The post Health Minister attends World Health Day event in New Delhi as ch

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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

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

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

A top adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has threatened that Iranian allies could shut the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route as Tehran has effectively done with the Strait of Hormuz.

On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simple yet powerful truth: health is not static, and neither are the challenges we face. This year’s theme, ’Together for Health. Stand with Science’ calls on us n

In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry called for “a way of ending the war before it spiralls out of control”, adding that there was still tim

The Colombo bourse experienced a mixed trading session, as early bullish momentum faded amid weakening investor confidence. The ASPI surged over 186 points within the first half hour of trading, reflecting initial optimi

The official opening of the renovated Fort Central Bus Stand will take place tomorrow (8) at 10.00 a.m. under the patronage of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake.

The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha and Deputy Leader of the CWC, Velu Yogaraj, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of corruption, was rem

In a powerful display of resistance, an Iranian musician named Ali Ghamsari was seen performing outside a power plant amid US President Donald Trump’s looming deadline to hit the Iranian civilian infrastructure if no dea

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence convened in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the patronage of Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence.

The White House released the first photo taken by the Artemis II crew of the far side of the Moon on Tuesday.

President Trump said Tuesday morning, about his looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face, that ’’a whole civilization will die tonight,’’ adding that he didn’t ’’want that to happen, but it probab

Sri Lanka has appointed two senior diplomats as heads of mission to Lebanon and Malaysia, with both envoys recently assumingContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan envoys to Lebanon and Malaysia assume duties appeared first

Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council aimed at securing the Strait ofContinue Reading The post Russia & China block UN resolution calling for reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Sri Lanka expects to receive around $700 million from the fifth and sixth tranches of its programme with the InternationalContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to receive $700m in IMF 5th and 6th tranches by end-May: Presi

Approval has been granted at the Cabinet Meeting held on 30-03-2026 to provide relief by granting up to rupees 20/- per litre of 92 Octane Petrol, and up to rupees 100/- per litre of Auto Diesel utilized for public trans

Under the Finance Act No. 35 of 2018 a tax has been imposed on the telecommunication towers and accordingly an annual tax amount of Rs. 200,000/- is levied from mobile network operators who possess telecommunication towe

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a temporary water supply limitation in parts of Palanwatta dueContinue Reading The post 12-hour water cut from 8:00 pm today for several areas appeared f

The cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development to publish the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill in the Govern

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Digital Economy, to appoint  H.M.J.M.Herath, a special Grade officer in Sri Lanka Administrative Service,

The need has been identified to amend the Water Resources Board Act, No. 29 of 1964, so as to expand the mandate of the Water Resources Board to effectively regulate activities such as the misuse and excessive extraction

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to formulate an appropriate policy framework to secure employment opportunities in public, semi-government, and sta

The Galle fort which has been declared as a World Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), attracts over three (3) hundred thousand local and foreign tourists per year.

President announces Rs. 100 billion relief package for three months to ease the burden on the public amid the crisisContinue Reading The post Relief package: President’s full speech in Parliament appeared first on Newswi

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will provide electricity for New Year festivals and related events across the country from WednesdayContinue Reading The post CEB to supply power for New Year events on payment basis ap

The renovated Central Bus Terminal in Fort will be reopened to the public on Wednesday (08), marking the completion ofContinue Reading The post Renovated Pettah central bus stand to open to the public tomorrow appeared f

Opposition MP D. V. Chanaka has alleged that power cuts took place at 45 locations yesterday due to low-quality coal,Continue Reading The post 45 Areas Hit by Power Cuts Yesterday, Opposition Accuses Govt of Lying appear