Ben Stokes has announced he will retire as England Men’s Test captain and from international cricket at the end ofContinue Reading The post Ben Stokes announces retirement from international cricket appeared first on New

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 in connection with the continent’s record-breaking heatwave,Continue Reading The post Europe heatwave linked to over 1,300 deaths as 191 millio

A total of 25 people were killed in two separate aviation accidents reported on Sunday, with fatal crashes in SaudiContinue Reading The post Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash, France Aircraft Disaster Kill 25 appeared first

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that national progress requires collective effort and a shared commitment from all sectors of society.

Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a video that circulated on social media showing a dog beingContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested in Kalmunai over video of dog being attacked appeared first

Police officers have been instructed to take direct judicial action against reckless drivers instead of issuing on-the-spot fines, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Traffic Control and Road Safety D

Water levels in the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs have increased following intermittent heavy rainfall in their catchment areas, according to engineers in charge of the reservoirs.

Five Sri Lankan passengers, including a woman, were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early today after they were allegedly caught attempting to smuggle narcotics worth an estimated R

SLPP National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa questioned the government’s response to the worsening dengue situation, stating that the clean-up campaign carried out around the Presidential Secretariat highl

The first phase of the Anuradhapura Multi-Modal Transport Hub was opened to the public on Saturday after construction, which hadContinue Reading The post Anuradhapura Multi-Modal Transport Hub’s First Phase Opened to Pub

Several advanced patient care facilities, including a newly established cardiac catheterisation laboratory (Cath Lab), at the South Colombo Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, will be officially opened for public use on June

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) in Vavuniya have seized 580 litres of artificial bee honey allegedly prepared for sale to pilgrims visiting sacred sites during the Poson season.

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled northeastern Japan on early Sunday (June 28, 2026), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the latest in a series of major temblors hitting the region.

The government has launched a special expedited programme to issue National Identity Cards (NICs) to elderly people from low-income families who have lost their monthly elderly allowance due to the absence of an NIC.

The Government has initiated a review of the feasibility of bringing Tellippalai Base Hospital under the administration of the Central Government, while assuring that no final decision will be made until consultations ar

Four suspects, including a female suspect, were arrested with more than 12 kilograms of hashish and kush following a seriesContinue Reading The post Four arrested at BIA with over 12 kilos of hashish and kush appeared fi

After 16 days of jam-packed action, the 2026 FIFA World Cup have finalised the 32 teams that will proceed toContinue Reading The post World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule: Qualified teams, match dates appeared first on Ne

A 30-year-old man was killed in a sharp weapon attack in the Kinchigune area of the Weeraketiya Police Division onContinue Reading The post Man hacked to death in Weeraketiya; suspect arrested appeared first on Newswire.

Pakistan won the basement battle against Netherlands in a low-scoring game, with Gull Feroza’s half-century inspiring them to a 37-run win. In a low-scoring contest where momentum ebbed and flowed, Feroza held the first

Amir Jangoo amassed 233, RostonChase hit 194, and through a record-breaking 401-run partnership, the pair slow-roasted Sri Lanka on day three in Antigua. Their gargantuan stand delivered West Indies to a position of extr

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 JUNE 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 June 2026. Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading The post Weather today: Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm in some areas appeared first on Newswire.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 JUNE 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 June 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and

Rescuers are racing against time in Venezuela,three days after two powerful earthquakes struck, with at least 1,430 people confirmed dead and more than 51,000 still missing. The twin earthquakes struck on Wednesday, hitt

ECONOMYNEXT –International assistance for forensic analysis of the remains unearthed at the Chemmani mass grave will be sought when the need arises, Sri Lanka’s Minister of has Justice said after opposition legislators u

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $57.4 million financing package to help Sri Lanka expand access to affordable clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a large-scale rooftop solar aggregati

The Colombo High Court on Friday ordered that proceedings in the case filed against 11 defendants, including former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, over alleged irreg

Wellness travel is no longer just about booking a massage and calling it self-care. According to the State of Retreats 2026 Report by BookRetreats.com, more travellers are now booking holidays that promise something beyo

The Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court on Friday ordered that four suspects, including the alleged mastermind behind the murder of a physiotherapist whose body was found inside a vehicle in Teldeniya, be remanded until July

Sampath Bank PLC and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) have jointly launched Sri Lanka’s first real-time USD payment solution for the maritime industry, eliminating traditional manual payment processes and streamlinin

An 18-day-old baby has been rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela, in one of theContinue Reading The post Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble appeared first on Newswire.

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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

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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