Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ​Navy said two ‌oil tankers ’’exploded’’ after striking mines while ​traveling through an ’’unauthorized ​route’’ in the Strait ⁠of Hormuz, ​Iranian state media ​reported on Sunda

Central Bank Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe said that the financial policies necessary for the country must be implemented decisively, regardless of whether the public favours or opposes them.

Sri Lanka has reported 487 new HIV cases during the first six months of 2026, marking an increase compared to the corresponding period last year

The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of severe lightning for several areas across Sri Lanka, effectiveContinue Reading The post Severe lightning warning issued for several districts in Sri L

The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (02), compared to last Friday, with the US DollarContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD appeared first on Newswire.

A magnificent showcase of talent, dedication, sportsmanship and the enduring spirit of swimming The 64th SSC Swimming Gala 2026 wasContinue Reading The post 64th SSC Swimming Gala 2026 – Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring

The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers’ Association has proposed increasing three-wheeler fares following the latest fuel price hike, its General Secretary L. Rohana Perera said.

Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, has visited the family of the late Captain U.G.A.S. Samaranayake,Continue Reading The post Army Commander visits family of fallen war veteran Capta

The body of an elephant, believed to have died about a week ago, was found with its left tusk removed in a forest area near the Kayagollewa Tank in Kahatagasdigiliya, the Department of Wildlife Conservation said.

Investigations have been launched after a tusker was found dead with its left tusk cut off and removed in aContinue Reading The post Wildlife Department launches investigation after tusker found dead with tusk removed ap

A Police Sergeant arrested in connection with the death of a suspect while in police custody at the Kobeigane PoliceContinue Reading The post Kobeigane custodial death: Police Sergeant further remanded appeared first on

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing US President Donald Trump to strike Iran immediately after Tuesday’s midterm elections, but Trump wants to let negotiations play out for now, Axios reported Sunday, c

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in Antigua and Barbuda today (02) to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government MeetingContinue Reading The post PM Harini arrives in Antigua and Barbuda for Commonwealt

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (02) ordered that the case filed against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and five others overContinue Reading The post Wimal Weerawansa’s 2016 UN protest case postponed to December 7

Health experts have warned of a possible rise in waterborne and other infectious diseases over the next two weeks as floodwaters recede in several areas affected by minor flooding amid continued rainy weather.

As Sri Lanka’s construction and infrastructure sectors enter a new phase of transformation, INSEE, a leading construction solutions provider inContinue Reading The post INSEE Industry Connect 2026 brings industry stakeho

Sri Lanka has the most expensive cigarettes in the world when measured against purchasing power parity (PPP), according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) data cited in a new Oxford Economics assessment that q

School transport operators will not increase fares despite the recent rise in diesel prices, the All-Island School Children Transportation Association has assured parents.

The National Dengue Control Unit has announced a special dengue prevention programme covering 74 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisionsContinue Reading The post Special dengue prevention programme in 13 districts from

The moratorium on foreign research vessels has hampered fish stock assessment activities in Sri Lanka, where fish stocks are now on the decline, an official said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged further tax cuts in next month’s Budget, saying the reductions would be made without jeopardising the Government’s revenue target.

The opening ceremony of the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) was held in Colombo on Sunday morning (01), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Representatives from 2

Appointment letters were presented to 2,819 trainee nurses from the 2020 student nursing cohort, who completed the three-year Higher Diploma course at nursing colleges under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, recruit

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 November 2026 by the Drpartment of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the  Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Kurun

by Chaminda Silva At least 21,356 people from 5,800 families have been affected by adverse weather and Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ across Sri Lanka, as a new Cyclone, named ‘Murasu,’ intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, prompt

Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday accused the government of attempting to curtail the fundamental and human rights of the people through two new Bills, aimed at combating terrorism and organised crime.

CCTV cameras would be installed at every police station across the country to strengthen monitoring and oversight of police activities, Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said yesterday. He said procurement for the

More than 310,000 suspects have been arrested during the first year of the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national anti-drug operation, according to Sri Lanka Police. The Police Media Division said 310,200 suspects had been arrested in

Sri Lanka’s electricity tariff could be reduced by 20% in the fourth quarter of this year, given the high water levels in reservoirs, increased solar power generation, and the low cost of hydropower generation, the Elect

By Norman Palihawadane Police yesterday denied a claim by the mother of a youth who was shot during a police shooting incident, involving a three-wheeler, in Kadawatha, that officers had alleged the youths in the vehicle

How and why SAARC faltered while others prospered through regional cooperation? by H. M. G. S. Palihakkara (Excerpts from the inaugural SAU-RCSS lecture delivered at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies, Colombo, on

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

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

lt;p align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Third shipment fails nbsp;quality test nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;None so far ha

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

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

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

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lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c