Cuba on Thursday said ​it would free more than 2,000 prisoners from the ‌island’s jails, according to state-run media, the second time this year its communist-run government has announced a prisoner amnesty amid talks wi

SLPP ParliamentarianD.V. Chanaka has alleged that Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody is attempting to prevent the release of a report relatedContinue Reading The post D.V. Chanaka alleges Energy Minister attempting to suppr

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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; 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

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

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

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

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

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;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

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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

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

lt;p align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Third shipment fails nbsp;quality test nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;None so far ha

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

The United States military is undergoing a sweeping leadership shake-up, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth overseeing the removal of more than a dozen senior generals and admirals since early 2025.

Two of Sri Lanka’s historic football clubs, Saunders SC Colombo and St. Mary’s SC Jaffna, will clash in the final of the FFSL Champions Cup 2025–26 knockout tournament tomorrow (April 4) at 6.00 p.m. at the Racecourse Gr

The curtains of the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockout tournament will come down tomorrow (04) with Trinity, the league champions and knockout runners-up of 2025, clashing against arch Bradby Shield rivals Royal in quest for

Iran claims it has shot down an American fighter jet over the country for the first time, according to its own media and a source who confirmed it to a well-connected Israeli American journalist.

Friday began with Israel saying it was under attack by a new barrage of missiles from Iran, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin ’’destroying what’s left’’ of the Islamic republic’s infrast

Four inmates have reportedly escaped from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Polonnaruwa this afternoon (03).

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that its strike action will continue from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (04), citing unresolved concerns over what it describes as unfair transfers.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that the ongoing 24-hour water cut imposed in several areas will be reduced to 18 hours.

Pakistan on Thursday hiked consumer ​prices for diesel and petrol sharply, its second increase in less than ‌a month, amid rising global oil prices spurred by the conflict in the Middle East.

  A US F-15E fighter has been shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic US search and rescue effort forContinue Reading The post US F-15E jet shot down over Iran, Tehran releases wreckage images appeared first on Newswire

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis replaced several officials on Friday after multiple resignations tied to a widening farm payment scandal.Continue Reading The post Greek ministers resign over EU farming subsidy s

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya chaired a Cabinet-appointed committee meeting on Wednesday (03) which focused on maintaining uninterrupted public services whileContinue Reading The post PM reviews energy management pla

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Hatton depot is set to introduce a safari bus service to promote tourism inContinue Reading The post Hatton SLTB set to launch safari bus to promote tourism appeared first on Newswire

On Saturday, voters across the Maldives will cast up to three ballots in the most complex election day since theContinue Reading The post Maldives voters face complex triple-ballot election day appeared first on Newswire

Four detainees have escaped from the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre on Friday (03) afternoon. Police and Sri Lanka Army personnel haveContinue Reading The post Four detainees escape from Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre

The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are favourable for showers and thundershowers across many parts of the island overContinue Reading The post Showers expected across the island, fairly heavy rain

Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have named a 28-member squad to compete against the New Zealand ‘A’ team. The New Zealand ‘A’Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka A team named for NZ series appeared first on Newswire.

Police said 512 individuals were arrested yesterday (02) during a series of islandwide search operations carried out under crime andContinue Reading The post Police arrest 512 in islandwide crime, drug crackdown appeared

Kuwait says a power and desalination plant has been hit by an Iranian attack. Gulf countries continue to face retaliatory strikes on the  35th day, of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran. Kuwaiti authorities said

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Tri- Series tour of Australia, which will also feature England. During the tour, the team will play a total of six matches, comprising tw

To support faster and more flexible crisis response, ADB launches a emergency financing tool for its developing members

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the following appointments to the National High Performance Center: Ryan van Niekerk – National Bowling Coach Ryan van Niekerk, who served as the bowling coach and interim head coach