The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says two American service members were killed and another remains missing following Iranian ballistic missileContinue Reading The post Two US service members killed in Iranian attack in

Nepal’s former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” met Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva at the JVPContinue Reading The post Nepal’s former PM Prachanda visits JVP, meets Tilvin Sil

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has clarified concerns raised over a possible conflict of interest regarding his role as team mentor of the Dambulla Sixers in the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) and his positi

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for the Eastern Province and the districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Monaragala for today (18).

Takeoff and landing operations have been temporarily suspended at Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait’s national carrier announced on Saturday, adding that it rescheduled most of its flights due to the measure, Anadolu

Miwayz, Sri Lanka’s newest and most anticipated lifestyle and smart mobility platform, has officially announced its grand launch. Signaling a major shift in the country’s ride-hailing and delivery ecosystem. the platform

Football fans in Sri Lanka will have the opportunity to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final live on theContinue Reading The post Free public screening of FIFA World Cup final at Galle Face Green appeared first on Newswir

A total of 706 individuals were arrested yesterday (July 17) during the islandwide “Ratama Ekata” national operation.

There are currently no reports of any adverse circumstances,’’ and an ’’on-site assessment’’ is ongoing, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said

A seventh consecutive night of attacks by United States forces on targets across Iran has left 10,000 people without water after a desalination plant was hit, with Iran retaliating by launching another wave of drones and

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the officers of the Department of Prisons, including Superintendents of Prisons, Jailers and other officials, on Friday (17) afternoon  at the Presidential Secretariat. Extensi

The Sri Lanka Police and health authorities have launched a special islandwide programme to strengthen dengue prevention efforts and enforceContinue Reading The post 4,600+ Already Prosecuted as Police Intensify Dengue C

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that greater priority must be given to strengthening Sri Lanka’s vocational education sector in parallel with the country’s ongoing education reforms, stating that the Govern

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described it as “crazy” that he is set to face Spain’s Lamine Yamal in theContinue Reading The post Messi speaks on Famous Photo With Baby Yamal: ‘It’s Crazy, That’s Life’ (Video) appea

UAE carriers, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia, continue to operate most of their international networks despite ongoingContinue Reading The post UAE flights latest: Emirates and Etihad issue u

House of Fashions owner and Managing Director Preethi Jayawardena has been arrested over an alleged Customs violation and remanded while receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo after developing a heart-re

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada after hundreds of wildfires have left much of the northern US covered by a blanket of smoke.

Police have filed 4,672 court cases against individuals for maintaining premises conducive to mosquito breeding during the period from January to June 2026, the Police said.

A 54-year-old Angolan woman has been arrested by the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine worth more than Rs. 10 million into the country by concealing the drug inside her

A supermarket in Beruwala has been fined Rs. 1 million for selling locally produced Keeri Samba rice above the government-mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP).

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga attended a French National Day commemoration in Buis-les-Baronnies, southeastern France, as its chief guest onContinue Reading The post CBK speaks at French National Da

The Boxing Association of Sri lanka (BASL) will conduct the 2026 Under-19 Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships from 14 toContinue Reading The post Boxing Association of Sir Lankan to Stage 2026 Under-19 and Intermediat

House of Fashions owner Preethi Jayawardena has been remanded while receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo after developingContinue Reading The post Leading clothing retailer owner remanded over Customs

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that protecting the lives and welfare of street animals is a shared responsibility ofContinue Reading The post Protecting street animals a shared responsibility, says Prim

The world cup of tennis, the Davis cup Asia/Oceania Group IV 2026 will be held in Sri Lanka from the 20th to the 25th of July 2026 at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts. This tournament is held under the guid

The Sri Lanka Navy rescued a fisherman from a local fishing trawler that encountered distress due to adverse weather conditions off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. The rescue operation took place on 17 July 2026, approxi

Sixty five  runs off  38 balls with seven boundaries and three sixes by Charith Asalanka and a four wicket haul by Eshan Malinga helped Galle  Gallants defeat Jaafna Kings by 36 rums in the opening game of the Lanka  Pre

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 July 2026 by the Department of  Meteorology A few showers may occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle

The resilience of Sri Lanka’s financial system can no longer be measured by capital, liquidity and profitability alone, with policymakers and financial institutions needing to adapt to an era where geopolitical tensions,

The countrywide dengue outbreak has intensified, with the death toll rising to 50, by July 16, as the number of reported infections surpassed 73,000, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The country has

The Colombo High Court yesterday (17) resumed hearing the money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The proceedings w

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

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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