Sri Lanka take on Scotland in Manchester at 18:30 local time (17:30 GMT) in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Scotland, with three losses in four matches, are out of the semi-final race. With England having already booked a spo
The Department of Examinations has called for online applications for the re-scrutiny of answer scripts of the 2025 G.C.E. OrdinaryContinue Reading The post O/L 2025 (2026) answer script re-scrutiny applications open unt
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged the government to focus on addressing the rising cost of living instead of discussing arrests and investigations in Parliament.
Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Nirmala Rajapaksa, the son of former Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, was today produced before court along with two other suspects arrested b
Hospitals are facing severe pressure as dengue infections surge across the country, with around 700 patients being reported daily based on the latest weekly figures, Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical & Civil Righ
Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to significantly increase oil production, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
A federal judge in Boston on Thursday blocked implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to tighten rules for mail-in voting, preventing it from taking force ahead of November elections that
The Colombo Chief Magistrate, Asanga S. Bodaragama, today remanded until July 3 the son of a former Justice Minister, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) electorate organiser, and another individual over allegations that they
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to undertake an official visit to France on July 16, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations and attracting increased French investment to S
The price of oil has fallen to levels not seen since before the Iran war as traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route gradually resumes. Global benchmark Brent crude briefly fell below $72.48 (£55) a barrel
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued the circular outlining the admission process for children enteringContinue Reading The post Education Ministry issues Grade 1 admissions cir
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media plans to recruit 2,847 nurses in October this year as part of itsContinue Reading The post Health Ministry to recruit 2,847 nurses in October appeared first on Newswire.
Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Ltd (CDS), a subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has announced a phased framework toContinue Reading The post CDS under CSE introduces measures for dormant account protection
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its upward momentum on 25th June 2026, with both benchmark indices posting strong gains amid renewed investor confidence and broad-based buying interest. The market opened on a
The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has issued Circular No. 25/2026 outlining the procedure for the admission of children to Grade One in government schools for the 2027 academic year.
Brazil booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Scotland, while South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina celebrated historic breakthroughs by reaching the knockout stage for the fi
Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Rajapaksa, Horana SJB organiser Charith Abeysinghe and former Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. Director Aruna SriContinue Reading The post Harak Kata Bribery Probe: Suspects remanded
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has taken the initiative to install four new cardiac catheterisation laboratory (cath lab)Continue Reading The post Four state hospitals to receive new cath labs under Rs. 1.2 bn ini
No Crime Will Be Allowed to Be Buried in the Sands of Time Criminals Will Be Brought Properly Before theContinue Reading The post President’s Full Speech: “No Crime will be allowed to be buried in the sands of time appea
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has called for urgent reforms to safeguard Buddhism in Sri Lanka, warning that repeated allegationsContinue Reading The post Chandrika’s special statement calls for act
A tense situation arose in front of the Colombo Fort Railway Station today (25) during a protest organized by theContinue Reading The post Tense situation in Fort as demonstrators clash with Police appeared first on News
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the Government to adopt Singapore‑style punishments against drug traffickers, stressing that those engaged inContinue Reading The post Sajith calls for Singapore‑style punishm
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez says the earthquakes have killed at least 164 people and injured 971. Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a cen
Representatives from the ’The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce’ met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Wednesday [24th of June] at the Parliament premises. During the meeting, discussions focused on the Sri Lanka Ec
A discussion to review the progress of the housing project under which 4,700 houses are being constructed for the Malayagam community with Indian assistance was held this afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat un
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat. Bafana Bafana, playing at the tournament for the firs
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, and killing at least 32 people and injuring over 700. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency
It has been reported that Attorney at Law Rakitha Rajapakshe, the son of former Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)
Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta, but missed out on the top spot in Group C to Brazil. Haiti bowed out with their first World Cup goals in 52 years, as a Y
A strong earthquake struck northern Japan at around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. The Japan Meteorological Agency says there is no risk of tsunami. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 7.2 quake occurred off the c
Sri Lanka’s export sector posted its highest-ever first five months’ performance, with total earnings surpassing $ 7.39 billion and reflecting a 7.56% year-on-year (YoY) growth, despite global headwinds.
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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
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