Sri Lanka has been ranked the most traffic-congested country in Asia, according to the Numbeo Traffic Index by Country 2026 Mid-Year.
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has expressed condolences on the passing of Qatar’s Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he planned to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year in office, triggering the resignation of the government.
Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74, the country’s Amiri Diwan said.
Defending champions Argentina will face England in the semifinals of FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating ten-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time thanks to a decisive long-range effort by Julian Alvarez.
The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the 2027 fiscal year is scheduled to be presented in Parliament on November 12.
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm.
The playful, viral wagers were agreed before the July 12 clash as British Airways and Norwegian embraced the sporting rivalry online. Norwegian first challenged British Airways on Instagram, writing: “If Norway wins, you
The Ministry of Education has granted schools permission to allow students to wear clothing that offers better protection against mosquito bites as part of measures to safeguard children from dengue.
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has permitted schools to allow students to wear clothing that providesContinue Reading The post Dengue Alert: Important notice for all students from Ed
Urban trees play a vital role in creating cooler, safer and more climate-resilient cities by providing benefits that extend far beyond shade, the Environment Ministry said.
The Sri Lankan government has increased a range of fees related to the registration of companies and societies under aContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka hikes company and society registration fees appeared first on News
Brendon McCullum has been removed as England’s Test coach, bringing the Bazball era to an end following a difficult periodContinue Reading The post Brendon McCullum removed as England Test coach as Bazball era ends appea
Sri Lanka has recorded 68,071 dengue cases so far this year, with 47 deaths, according to the National Dengue ControlContinue Reading The post Dengue cases surpass 68,000 this year appeared first on Newswire.
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber Warm Weather Advisory for Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee, and Monaragala districts,Continue Reading The post Heat advisory issued for six district
Linda Noskova recovered from an attack of nerves that saw her squander five match points in the second set as she completed a 6-2 5-7 6-3 win over fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in a roller-coaster Wimbledon women’s singl
The Father Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, says the Amiri Diwan. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the
Sourav Ganguly, Kevin Petersen and Anjum Chopra have become the latest inductees to the ICC Hall of Fame, unveiled at a ceremony in Edinburgh. Their induction takes the total number of ICC Hall of Fame members to 125. Ga
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the President’s Fund has been transformed into a people-centred fund and that ensuring equal access to education for all children is a key policy of the Government. The P
Emmanuel Wanyonyi made his 1000m debut in sensational style, running 2:11.83* to break the long-standing world record at the Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS in Monaco on Friday (10). With that performance
A man was arrested by wildlife officers on Friday for allegedly entering the Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve without permission andContinue Reading The post Man arrested for Destroying Bee Colony inside Ritigala strict na
The second reading of the 2027 Appropriation Bill is set to be presented in Parliament on November 12, 2026. TheContinue Reading The post 2027 Budget Speech set for Nov. 12 appeared first on Newswire.
Norwegian Air has temporarily changed its Instagram profile logo to British Airways’ branding after losing a friendly social media wagerContinue Reading The post Norwegian Air replaces logo with British Airways’ after lo
Six Tamil-speaking political parties are set to announce an agreement to work together on matters of mutual concern at aContinue Reading The post Six Tamil-Speaking parties to announce joint agreement appeared first on N
Sri Lanka Cricket’s former administration spent more than Rs. 681 million on legal fees and related expenses between 2023 andContinue Reading The post SLC legal bills top Rs. 681 Million in 3 years – Report appeared firs
As the ball popped out of Sneh Rana’s hands and looped over her shoulder at second slip, a place in history hung in the air. Shafali Verma’s attention and agility snatched it, centimetres above the Lord’s turf, and now K
The Thambuttegama Water Supply Project, which will benefit 91,810 people in the Thambuttegama, Thalawa and Galnewa Divisional Secretariat divisions, was officially commissioned by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Fr
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed S. A. Nimal Saranatissa as the new Chairman of the Public Service Commission. The other members appointed to the Commission are B. Sanath Poojitha, E. R. Weerakoon, R. Ket
Defending champions Argentina will face England in the semifinals of FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating ten man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time thanks to a decisive long-range effort by Julian Alvarez. Alexis Mac Alliste
Jude Bellingham was England’s hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway’s historic run and reach the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win after extra time. In their first-ever quart
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has concluded that systemic governance, procedural and operational failures across multiple State institutions significantly heightened the risk of the $ 2.5 million c
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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