The Philippine Coast Guard says it has recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of a ferry that caught fire this week, bringing the total death toll to 76. More than 130 people were on board the MV June Aster when the blaze

The head of AI company Anthropic has called for the pace of development of artificial intelligence models to slow down and to be closely monitored. In an essay, Dario Amodei said developing AI was not in question, but th

If spin is to decide the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final, both India and Sri Lanka have plenty to call upon. India’s spin attack, led by Deepti Sharma, has taken 26 wickets in the tournament,  the most by a side. Sri Lanka ar

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the Island today. H

Elena Rybakina demonstrated why she is the best women’s player in the world by beating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.

India and Sri Lanka will battle for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup title in Dubai on Sunday, with both sides heading into the final unbeaten.

Heavy rainfall of around 100 mm is likely in parts of the North Central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western and North WesternContinue Reading The post Heavy rain of around 100 mm forecast in five provinces appeared first on

Opposition Parliamentarian from the Jaffna District, Archuna Ramanathan today warned that the country will once again face the dark era of 88/89 in 2029 as the NPP was attempting to capture the judiciary and parliament u

Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero was not at his temple in Rajagiriya when prison officials visited the premises yesterday to take steps following the Supreme Court ruling that nullified the presidential pardon grante

Parliament is scheduled to debate the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill on September 24 and 25, subject to the Speaker’s announcement following the delivery of the Supre

Two children aged 11 and 17 were mistakenly killed and their 55-year-old father injured in an early morning hand grenade attack on Sirisangabo Mawatha on Friday. Police investigations later revealed that the attackers ta

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) Friday evening after providing a statement for several hours in connection with the ongoing investigation into the controversial

The Development Lotteries Board (DLB) has launched its second digital lottery, Wasi, offering a Rs. one million jackpot and electric motorcycles among its prizes. The new seven-day lottery was released to the market on S

by Rajan Philips The 22nd Amendment has given the government’s critics a convenient cudgel to beat up the government. But there has been no crushing blow by any effective opponent. Too many people have been taking too ma

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, currently in remand custody, said the challenges he was facing would make him stronger rather than break him.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said claims of political revenge and attempts to gain public sympathy would not deter the Government from taking legal action against those accused of corruption and misappropriation of

The UK government has rejected the idea of creating a so-called ’’kill switch’’ to stop a dangerous attack from rogue AI.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said there would be no compromise or leniency towards organised criminal networks and the illegal drug trade, stressing that the government was committed to eradicating the underworld a

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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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;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

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;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

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

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;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;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

Anuradhapura, Sep 12 (DailyMirror); Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa joined the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) “Janasatana” public rally in Anuradhapura today (12), as the party stepped up its political activitie

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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 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;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

A Hambantota Port employee and a businessman have been arrested over an alleged racket involving the theft and sale ofContinue Reading The post Hambantota Port worker arrested over alleged theft and sale of vehicle smart

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there will be no immediate increase in domestic fuel prices despite a sharp rise in global crude oil prices.

Anuradhapura, Sep 12 (DailyMirror); The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) “Janasatana” public rally is being held in Anuradhapura today, with several former Ministers and MPs attending the gathering. Former President Ma

Police opened fire on a van after its driver allegedly failed to comply with an order to stop in theContinue Reading The post Police open fire on van after driver allegedly ignores order to stop appeared first on Newswir

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa, currently in remand custody, has sent a message to supporters attending the party’s “Jana Satana” rallyContinue Reading The post Namal turns to Mandela’s words in message from behind bars appeare

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said the law will apply to everyone, irrespective of family connections, as he took aimContinue Reading The post “No sympathy for anyone; even mother, grandmother must face the law”

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WATCH: Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa receives a rousing welcome as he arrives at the SLPP-led rally in Anuradhapura, held whileContinue Reading The post WATCH : Mahinda Rajapaksa arrives for SLPP Rally appeared firs

Cameron Mofid, widely recognized as the youngest person to have visited all 195 countries, has praised Sri Lanka, describing itContinue Reading The post ‘Sri Lanka has my heart,’ says youngest traveler to visit 195 count

Sri Lanka has connected its first 10-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to the national electricity grid, former Energy MinisterContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka begins Battery Storage Era with first 10 MW B

A video using lion and cub imagery to promote former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s appearance at the Sri Lanka Podujana PeramunaContinue Reading The post “Father Lion Returns to Save the Cub?” SLPP Video Goes Viral Ahead