Progressive public health advocate Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, defeating Congresswoman HaleyContinue Reading The post Abdul El-Sayed wins key Democratic race despite

Pakistan defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test in Port of Spain to level the two-matchContinue Reading The post ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.

In a Facebook post, Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya said he has faced several personal attacks over the past few weeks, describing them as “false and malicious” and part of a series of ba

The Meteorology Department said the prevailing rainy and windy conditions over the South-Western parts of the island are expected to intensify from tomorrow due to the active South-West monsoon and continue for the next

The United National Party (UNP) today claimed that the proposed Animal Protection Bill undermines the Perahera tradition, while stressing that it does not oppose measures aimed at improving animal welfare and protection.

India and Sri Lanka agreed to advance negotiations on updating the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations on a bilateral Social Security Agreement, which is expe

A Mexican influencer, César Gastélum, has been shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok.

Pakistani authorities have imposed new restrictions on international media reporting in the country in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from journalist organisations.

Claims that the proposed Animal Welfare Act would prohibit elephants from participating in cultural processions or completely ban the chaining of elephants are false, the Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) said.

The US$2.5 million theft could have been avoided if the Central Bank (CB) had been more vigilant, a Deputy Minister told Parliament today.

The Court of Appeal today sought clarification from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on whether the recently enacted amendments to the Inland Revenue Act would affect the tax dispute involving Sri Lanka’s national mal

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah has seemingly all but confirmed his new club as he was snapped sporting Trabzonspor’s red and blue home kit.

Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena says the Government plans to expand the Metro bus fleet to 500Continue Reading The post Metro bus fleet to expand to 500 by 2029: Deputy Minsiter appeared first

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has conducted a total of 471 special pharmacy raids islandwide this year asContinue Reading The post CAA conducts 471 pharmacy raids in 2026, fines exceed Rs. 2.2 million appe

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (05) during his official visit to Colombo. The discussionsContinue Reading The post Indian Foreign Secretary meets Opposition Leader Saj

The United National Party (UNP) has rejected allegations that it opposes measures aimed at improving animal welfare, while clarifying itsContinue Reading The post UNP rejects claims it opposes Animal Welfare Bill, calls

A ceremonial motorcade and public felicitation were held in Colombo today (05) to honour javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga, who wonContinue Reading The post Commonwealth medallists receive grand welcome in Colombo appeared

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that facts be reported to the Court of Appeal to initiate contempt of courtContinue Reading The post Court seeks contempt proceedings against Wimal, Udaya, Dilith & 3 others appear

The Department of Meteorology says rainy and windy conditions over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka are expected to intensifyContinue Reading The post Met Dept warns of heavy rain from Thursday as monsoon intensifies

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) says two officials of the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) have apologised over theirContinue Reading The post COPE accepts apology from two state officials ov

A four-tonne chunk of debris the size of a school bus from a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon, according to tracking data, creating a new crater on the lunar surface and providing scientists a rare look at high-ve

Scottish ‌police are investigating reports of foreign ⁠athletes, identified ⁠in the media as boxers from Uganda and Pakistan, who failed to return home ⁠after competing in the Commonwealth Games that ended in Glasgow las

Sri Lanka’s post-crisis fiscal recovery has been achieved at a significant economic and social cost, with the gains in Government revenue and public finances yet to translate into a comparable improvement in employment,

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces and Kand

“2022 SC judgement holds that changing incumbent judges’ retirement ages  adversely affects judicial independence” By Saman Indrajith SJB and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday told Parliament that a constituti

The International Association of Judges (IAJ), the world’s largest global organisation, representing national judges’ associations, has expressed serious concerns over the NPP government’s proposed constitutional amendme

A vibrant celebration of Korean culture, the Eoullim Sri Lanka K-Culture Festival, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at the Bishop’s College Auditorium in Colombo. The event, themed “Freshly Baked P

High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, yesterday (4) handed over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka, to support the country’s ongoing

Sri Lanka women completed ODI and T20I series wins over Pakistan as the bilateral competition came to an end yesterday at Dambulla. The tour didn’t start off well for Chamari Atapattu’s side as they suffered a defeat in

By Sanath Nanayakkare In an era defined by volatile geopolitics, trade wars, and shifting global supply chains, the fundamental role of global financial institutions is undergoing a profound transformation. Standard Char

President Maithripala Sirisena, on 21 September, 2019, appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI), headed by Justice Janak de Silva, Judge of the Supreme Court, on a request made by Archbishop of Colombo Malco