Sri Lanka’s Ransini Perera secured the gold medal in the girls’ 200 metre event at the 22nd Asian Under-20 AthleticsContinue Reading The post Ransini Perera wins gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships appeared first o

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The government has decided to cancel, with immediate effect, the procurement process related to the controversial electronic passport (e-passport) project,Continue Reading The post Govt has cancelled e-passport tender pr

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Vesak message, underscored the enduring relevance of Buddhist teachings in fostering peace, coexistence and reconciliation, while calling on the public to embrace the values of

The National System Operator (Private) Limited (NSO) has requested rooftop solar panel owners across the country to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems until 3:00 p.m. today to help ensure the reliable and s

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s oil infrastructure overnight, damaging a tanker and an oil refinery in ​Taganrog and striking an oil depot in Armavir, Russian regional ‌officials and Ukrainian military said on Satur

Millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy as scientists have developed a DNA test that can distinguish between patients who are likely to benefit from the treatment and those who are not, acco

The Atamasthana Committee has decided to temporarily appoint the Chief Sanghanayaka of the North Central Province and Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanwelisaya Maha Seya, Most Venerable Ethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thero, to

A man has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicides in Canada after he sold toxic chemicals online.

Electricity supply was temporarily disconnected in nearly 100 areas, including parts of Colombo, due to an imbalance in the national power grid, Power and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka said.

The present government continues to make decisions that favour a select group of politically connected businessmen rather than the people of Sri Lanka, National Organizer of the SLPP, Namal Rajapaksa said.

Vesak is one of the most significant religious observances in the Buddhist world, carrying profound spiritual meaning and special importance for Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers across the globe. In both Viet Nam and

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Two exceptional swimmers from Gateway College Colombo, Lithum De Silva and Hashel Senarath, have earned selection to represent Sri LankaContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Calls Up Gateway’s Lithum and Hashel for Asian S

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says discussions have been held with New Zealand Cricket Deputy Chair Kevin Malloy onContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, New Zealand begin plans to mark 100 years of Cricketin

Sri Lanka’s National System Operator (NSO) says several electricity feeders have been temporarily disconnected across the country to maintain theContinue Reading The post Electricity today & tomorrow: Update from NSO app

Power and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka says electricity supply has been disconnected in nearly 100 areas, including parts of Colombo,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka cuts power to nearly 100 areas to prevent ma

Gateway College is proud to announce that three of its students have been selected to represent Sri Lanka at theContinue Reading The post Gateway Students Take Sri Lanka’s Basketball Dreams to the FIBA U18 Asia Cup Quali

It has achieved more than 50% of 2026 target within first 5 months

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Country has witnessed over US$51mn net outflow in the last three weeks

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya in her Vesak day message called upon all Sri Lankans to dispel the roots of greed, hatred, and delusion, and transform their lives into a nobel period that brings peace and serenity T

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka,  Marc-André Franche, at Temple Trees on Friday  (29 May) to discuss post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery efforts and continued

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his Vesak day message called upon all Sri Lankans to further embrace in their lives the values of Buddhism founded upon non-violence, compassion and boundless loving-kindness towards

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 May 2026 issued by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kand

Amidst rising raw material costs and labour shortages

As the increase in import prices exceeded the increase in export prices.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, yesterday said Sri Lanka’s current monetary policy stance remains “broadly appropriate,” despite the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) re

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Bhashwara Gunaratne, Managing Director Rumi Jauffer and several others in connection

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued extending the state of emergency in Sri Lanka, official sources said. The notification was issued under the powers vested in President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in ter

 The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (29) fixed June 2 to announce its decision on whether to summon President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne and Attorney-at-Law Udara Muhandiramge to testify in the magisteria

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) yesterday indicated that fuel prices are unlikely to be reduced before September, despite a decline in global oil prices. CPC Managing Director Mayura Neththikumarage told the media

The Baduraliya Police seized more than three kilos of ICE or crystal methamphetamine during a raid conducted in the Thumbagallakanda area on a tip-off, police said yesterday. Officers recovered 3 kilos, 362 grammes and 8

Broadening Sri Lanka’s media industry engagement with the wider Indo-Pacific region.

Fuel import bill has jumped 112% in two months since the Middle East crisis: CBSL data

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 325.00 buying, 334.00 selling.

Market turnover was 7.38 billion rupees.

Vegetables contributed highest in food category while transport in non-food items