The Department of Meteorology has predicted showers in several provinces today (18), with above 50 mm of rain in someContinue Reading The post Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some districts today appeared

Four crew members are in stable condition after two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show, officials say. All the aircrew safely ejected from US Navy EA18-G jets that were performing an aerial demonstration

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency said the outbreak in DR Congo’s eastern Ituri province

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran the “clock is ticking” as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled. “They better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” he wrote on his Truth Social pla

Rupee has fallen 4.5 percent through May 15 this year

Delhi Capitals (DC) kept their slim hopes of making the playoffs alive by beating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by five wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing 194, they were led by half-centuries from Abhishek Porel and KL

For the longest time, Punjab Kings seemed to be a lock in for the playoffs, possibly even a top-two spot. Then they slipped, and stumbled and continued to slide to reach a position where their playoffs spot is in serious

Sri Lanka’s trade, export, and foreign direct investment (FDI) agenda is suffering from a lack of ambition, urgency, and strategic coordination at a time when rival Asian economies are moving aggressively to secure inves

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 May 2026by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinc

Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa has launched a scathing attack on the government for the 50% Customs duty surcharge on vehicle imports, accusing the latter of burdening the public with additional costs, despit

A Bill seeking to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009 has been published in an extraordinary gazette notification, paving the way for the abolition of the post of Chief of Defence Staff. The draft legisl

Police have raised concerns over a growing number of teenage pregnancies in Sri Lanka, urging parents and communities to strengthen family bonds and remain vigilant to protect children from exploitation and abuse. Issuin

Amith Weerasinghe, ex-leader of the Mahason Balakaya movement, was taken into custody by Teldeniya Police last evening over allegations of large-scale financial fraud involving multiple complainants. Police said the susp

Sri Lankan MP Archchuna has claimed he could face arrest upon returning to Sri Lanka following a controversial speech inContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan MP Archchuna predicts arrest over controversial speech appeared

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has resigned from his post and will officially step down once a suitable successor is appointed, according to a statement issued by him.

Cultural objects displaced during the colonial period should not be viewed merely as museum possessions, but as part of the living heritage, identity, and historical memory of nations and peoples, Acting Foreign Minister

D.B.S. Jeyaraj, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected veteran journalists and political commentators, has passed away in Canada at the age of 72.

Two renowned Nepali guides have scaled Mount Everest with one called the “Everest Man” breaking his own record set last year with a 32nd climb and the other, known as the “Mountain Queen”, breaking her own women’s record

At least four people were killed, including three in the Moscow region, after Ukraine launched its biggest overnight drone attack on the Russian capital in more ​than a year, local officials said on Sunday.

Scotland great Scott Hastings died at the age of 61 on Sunday after suffering from cancer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced Sunday.

Sri Lankan school boxers Amodhya Jayarathna and Himaya Hettiarachchi secured two bronze medals at the Asian Under-15 and Under-17 Boxing Championship 2026, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Three youths have drowned after an incident at the Victoria Reservoir in the Bambaragala Temple area in Teldeniya, police said.

Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Hajj festival (Eid al-Adha) on May 28, according to an announcement by the Colombo Grand Mosque.

National athlete Arunthavarasa Puvitharan of the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club created a new Sri Lanka record in the men’s pole vault event.

The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has announced the temporary suspension ofContinue Reading The post Foreign ministry suspends document attestation services

The Hajj festival will be celebrated in Sri Lanka on May 28 after the new moon was not sighted onContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to celebrate Hajj festival on May 28 after new moon not sighted appeared first on Newsw

Three youths who went bathing in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division haveContinue Reading The post Three youths drown in Victoria Reservoir tragedy appeared first on N

Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and political commentator D.B.S. Jeyaraj has passed away in Canada at the age of 72, accordingContinue Reading The post Senior journalist DBS Jeyaraj passes away in Canada appeared first on

A drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s AlContinue Reading The post Drone strike causes fire at UAE nuclear plant; no radiation risk reported appeared first

  Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof said he had previously informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to stepContinue Reading The post Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof Announces Plans to Leave P

Sri Lanka enjoyed a dominant campaign at the Central and South Asia Rugby Sevens tournament in Uzbekistan, with both theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka men & women crowned champions at Central & South Asia Rugby 7s a

Workers in the Australian state of Victoria will gain a legal right to work from home up to two daysContinue Reading The post Work from home twice a week? Australian state to make it a legal right appeared first on Newsw

Total revenue from tourism also has fallen in the first 4 months by around 20%

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

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

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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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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

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;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