An Iranian oil tanker has reportedly been struck by four U.S. missiles near Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil exportContinue Reading The post Iranian Oil Tanker Hit by Four Missiles Near Key Kharg Island Oil Hub appeared f
The National Transport Commission has identified 40 buses that failed to meet required standards during a condition inspection of long-distanceContinue Reading The post 40 long-distance buses found below required standar
Sri Lanka Police have taken steps to freeze assets worth more than Rs. 15 million allegedly acquired through illegal activitiesContinue Reading The post Police freeze assets worth over Rs. 15 million linked to suspected
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to address two public rallies on Sunday as the National People’s Power (NPP) marksContinue Reading The post President to address 2 rallies on Sunday as NPP marks 2 years in Power
The prices of Litro domestic LP gas cylinders have been reduced with effect from today (05), Litro Gas Lanka announced.
The Sri Lankan Government has received no formal request or message from Iran regarding its vessels that remained close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera told the Daily Mirror.
Country implements state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian district after air pollution reaches ‘hazardous’ levels.
The All Ceylon Restaurant and Cafeteria Owners’ Association has decided to reduce the prices of plain tea and milk tea by Rs. 5, following the recent reduction in Litro gas prices.
In the wake of the latest arrests of MP Namal Rajapaksa and former Minister Johnston Fernando by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watag
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath concluded a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, where heContinue Reading The post Foreign Minister concludes UAE visit focused on trade, tour
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila has described the arrest and remanding of SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa as “illegalContinue Reading The post Gammanpila comes to Namal’s Defence, explains why he calls Arrest ‘
An estimated 20 million children aged 12 to 17, or nearly one in five, experienced at least one form ofContinue Reading The post 1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse, UNICEF finds appeared first on Newswire.
Critical minerals have become the essential drivers of modern economic growth, facilitating the green energy transition and advancing technological advancement.Continue Reading The post India-Myanmar Building Ties Toward
A new program has been launched to regulate mobile snack vending at the New Manning Market Complex in Peliyagoda, whichContinue Reading The post New program launched for mobile food vendors at Peliyagoda Manning Market a
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for severe lightning for the Eastern and Uva provinces and theContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for Eastern, Uva & 2 Districts appeared
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Traffic Division of the Dehiwala Police Station has reportedly left his post and returned home, citing unbearable work-related pressure.
New York City public schools will temporarily bar elementary and middle school students from using generative artificial intelligence tools during the upcoming school year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday.
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of accepting a Rs. 100 million bribe in connection with a transaction involving the
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes, after African nations urged the UN to right a centuries-old wrong.
Australia has moved to stop new international student enrolments in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), citing concerns over visa misuse, high refusal rates and course non-completion.
Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in a district in Sarawak state after haze caused by wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia increased air pollution to “hazardous” levels. King Sultan Ibrahim “has consented to the
A complete performance from UAE’s bowling unit kept their semi-final hopes alive at the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, skittling Indonesia for 73 and then completing the chase with six wickets to spare. They now have to be
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of September due to its apparent southward relative motion. The nearest places of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Po
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was yesterday remanded until September 18 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court following his arrest by the Commission to Invest
The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka this year has risen to 96,040, with 72 deaths recorded so far, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. The Unit said 10,155 cases were reported in August alone, hig
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan at the historic Tashichhodzong, in Thimphu, last Wednesday (02), with discussions focusing on Bhutan’s development priorities and wa
Former Minister Johnston Fernando was granted bail yesterday after being produced before court following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged irregulariti
The Supreme Court yesterday concluded hearing 15 petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill presented to Parliament by the Government. A three-member bench, comprising Justices Sh
US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and FMC Commissioner Robert J. Harvey will visit Sri Lanka September 6–10 to advance US-Sri Lanka cooperation on maritime trade, investment, and the shipping ne
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
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
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
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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
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa was yesterday arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations that he received Rs. 100