Irankunda creates football history at the World Cup as breaking news continues to emerge from the tournament.
A modified strain of the dengue virus is contributing to the current spread of the disease in Sri Lanka, increasing the risk of infection among the population, Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni said.
A 21-year-old woman died after plunging around 130 feet from a bridge during a bungee jump in Brazil. According toContinue Reading The post Woman thrown to her death after staff ‘forget to attach bungee cord’ appeared fi
Meteorologists have predicted that the El Niño phenomenon, triggered by rising temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, will begin to have a global impact after February next year, with increased rainfall patterns exp
Jaffna District Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna has alleged that the LTTE diaspora, which he claimed had previously supported the government, will no longer provide financial backing or vote to return it to power.
The official website of Sri Lanka Railways came under a cyberattack today (14), railway authorities said. According to officials, theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Railways website hit by cyberattack appeared first
USS Canberra of the United States Navy departed the island on 14 Jun 26, following a successful replenishment port call. The Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional naval farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Col
The funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, on July 9, state media reported on S
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has launched a series of training programmes to equip healthcare workers with psychological intervention techniques aimed at preventing tobacco use and helping users quit smoking.
Sri Lanka’s monsoon rains have brought floods, landslides, and rising dengue risk across the island. While transport and crops face disruption, the downpours also refill reservoirs, revive farmlands, and cool the air. Th
A historic cultural milestone was achieved in Colombo today as more than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers performed together, clinching the Guinness World Record for the largest Bharatanatyam dance lesson. The event, organise
A large consignment of 42 motorcycle chassis and engines was seized in Kuliyapitiya following a police operation based on intelligenceContinue Reading The post Container carrying 42 motorcycle chassis and engines seized
The “Clean Manning” programme to clean the premises of the Peliyagoda Manning Market, Sri Lanka’s oldest and principal wholesale marketContinue Reading The post “Clean Manning” programme launched at Peliyagoda Manning Ma
The impact of the developing El Niño weather phenomenon on Sri Lanka is expected to be minimal, despite forecasts ofContinue Reading The post Will El Niño affect Sri Lanka? Here’s what experts say appeared first on Newsw
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the use of local organic agricultural products in bakery production would provide significant support to both local farmers and the growth of the tourism industry. The Pr
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a delegation from the UNICEF on Friday (June 12) at Temple Trees to discuss ongoing efforts to support the recovery of the education sector following the impact of Cyclone D
Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalising goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw in Group B of the World Cup. Several of the Qatari players fell t
A historic cultural milestone was achieved in Colombo today as more than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers came together to set aContinue Reading The post More than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers set Guinness World Record in Colo
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has carried out a special inspection raid on a leading supermarket in the Kollupitiya area over the sale of imported packaged food products allegedly lacking mandatory labeling inform
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe have scored as Australia have spoiled Turkiye’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroo
The results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination are expected to be released next week, Deputy Minister of EducationContinue Reading The post GCE O/L Results 2025 (2026) – Doenets.lk Department of Examination ap
The Colombo District Court on Friday (12) permitted Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organiser Tissa Attanayake to serve interrogatories on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, seeking answers regarding her educationa
Sri Lanka Police have released details of two suspects who were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after beingContinue Reading The post Airport cameras help identify brother of alleged drug kingpin
Five Indian air force personnel have been killed after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, according to officials. The Antonov An-32 transport plane “met with an accide
The Department of Meteorology has issued a strong wind and rough sea warning for sea areas extending from Kalpitiya toContinue Reading The post Warning for strong winds and rough seas along southern and western coasts ap
The New York Knicks won the National Basketball Association championship for the first time in over 50 years, sending the city and fans into a frenzy after the long-awaited victory. The Knicks clinched the title on Satur
Dasun Shanaka produced the batting ballistics, Kamil Mishara held the innings together, and Sri Lanka’s spinners dominated the middle overs, comfortably defending their 194 for 6. This 37 run victory brings Sri Lanka lev
Three buses lined up at the City Street Station to ferry a long queue of cricket enthusiasts for the opening game of the 2026 T20 World Cup, barely a few miles away from the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium. The queue looked lo
Two individuals identified as associates of organised crime and drug trafficking networks, including Modara Chathura—brother of Modara Nipun—and Blomendal Sanka,Continue Reading The post Two organised crime suspects depo
Vinicius Jr spared Brazil the embarrassment of defeat in an opening World Cup match for the first since 1934 as his spectacular solo goal earned a draw for the five-time winners against Morocco at the New York New Jersey
The Government has launched a fresh attempt to chart the future of loss-making national carrier SriLankan Airlines, which has a Rs. 340 billion-sized hole in its balance sheet, appointing a high-powered committee to cond
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
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