Singapore has rolled out a matchmaking service for its government workers, an initiative that comes as the country wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
A security officer attached to the security detail of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo today after he was allegedly struck on the head with a camera by a television c
A total of 57 serving and retired senior officers of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force were presented with the “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight today (30).
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee is pursuing a series of reforms aimed at restoring public trust, strengthening financial accountability and establishing professional governance within the country’s c
The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
Global cricket fans will be able to register for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 tickets via the ballot opening on October 1, 2026.
A delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, visited the Delhi BJP office on Wednesday and was welcomed by Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra.
The Colombo Stock Exchange ended marginally lower on September 30, 2026, despite remaining positive for most of the session, as late profit-taking erased a strong intraday recovery.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to establish a mechanism to actively involve parents in protecting children from the growing drug menace, stressing that strong parent-child relationships are m
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has urged the government to introduce further tax relief for doctors and other professionals,Continue Reading The post Over 2,500 doctors already left Sri Lanka as GMOA
A 54-year-old Sri Lankan wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, who had escaped custody in both India and Sri Lanka,Continue Reading The post Interpol Red Notice suspect who escaped custody in India & Sri Lanka arrested ap
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced an increase in fuel prices effective from midnight on September 30. The price ofContinue Reading The post Fuel prices increased appeared first on Newswire.
Two young men were killed and a 16-year-old was left critically injured following a violent clash in Maligawatte, Colombo 10,Continue Reading The post Two killed, teenager critically injured in Maligawatte clash over rom
Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee Chairman Eran Wickramaratne has said changes are expected in the organisation’s senior management, with staffContinue Reading The post SLC expects management changes under new g
Addressing concerns over the prioritization of corruption inquiries, Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading The post “Most cases are from 2015” – CIABOC DG
A flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after issuing a distress signal, in what appeared to be a hijacking attempt, on Wednesday. The Flydubai flight FZ1073 was diverted as it flew
The presentation of the “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals, awarded in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by senior officers of the regular forces of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, was held this a
Israeli authorities are investigating whether a violent clash between two pilots aboard a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was anContinue Reading The post What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel appeared firs
The Kandyan Hindu Priests’ Association of Sri Lanka has submitted a memorandum to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, requesting the necessary government intervention to secure the release of Sivarasa Anojan, who has bee
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials to establish a mechanism to actively engage parents in protecting children from the drug menace. He emphasised that protecting children from this menace depends mor
Batticaloa District Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam met with US Embassy Political Officer Rachel Hawkins in Batticaloa today (30) toContinue Reading The post Shanakiyan meets US Embassy political officer to
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the official inauguration of the second day of National AI Expo 2026 on 30 September at the Monarch Imperial under the theme AI Amplified. The exhibition was jointly
The Department of Official Languages presented appointment letters to 17 newly recruited translators during its International Translation Day ceremony heldContinue Reading The post Justice Minister presents appointments
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the upcoming 2027 Budget will place priority on waste management, waste reduction and recycling, emphasising that what should be left for future generations is not contam
After six abandoned matches, five of them without a toss, because of incessant rain – Shreyas Iyer called it a “torrential downpour” – in Nisshin, we might finally get some cricket again at the men’s Asian Games. The tim
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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