Police have warned motorists of possible traffic congestion in several parts of Colombo due to the 152nd annual Vel FestivalContinue Reading The post Traffic restrictions expected in Colombo for annual Vel Festival proce

A South Korean court on Monday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for ​three years, after finding him guilty of violating the election law ‌by making false statements during his 20

Police have revealed further details surrounding the murder of a Chinese national following a clash between two groups of ChineseContinue Reading The post Police reveal details of Chinese national’s murder after Port Cit

SLIIT is proud to announce the commencement of registrations for ROBOFEST 2026, Sri Lanka’s premier robotics competition, bringing together theContinue Reading The post SLIIT ROBOFEST 2026 Opens Registrations with New Au

The tender to remove four old gantry cranes from the Colombo Port’s Jaya Container Terminal has been delayed for the third time, causing concerns among several bidders.

The United States and Sri Lanka have launched the sixth edition of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise, a bilateral maritime program aimed at strengthening cooperation in maritime security, hum

Ven. Agalakada Sirisumana Thera, a member of the governing council of the Shasanarakshaka Sangha Sabha, on Monday (27) alleged thatContinue Reading The post Senior monk warns of alleged attempts to undermine Buddhist cle

Iran said Monday that it is not currently engaged in negotiations with the US and that any future talks would depend on Washington changing its conduct.

Russia says it has found the bodies of five foreign climbers – believed to be Bosnian – on Mount Elbrus, authorities and state media say.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning of strong winds over several parts of the country and the surrounding sea areas due to active southwest monsoon conditions.

The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has launched a programme to strengthen field operations and improve efforts to mitigate human-elephant conflicts by providing new vehicles, including double cabs and motorcyc

The Cabinet has approved a controversial proposal to extend the retirement age of judges by two years.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a meeting with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has granted permission for all 45 Kavadi dance troupes that participated in last year’s procession to take part in this year’s Devinuwara Esala Perahera.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has invited residents and voluntary organisations to submit proposals and suggestions for the 2027 Budget.Continue Reading The post CMC invites public proposals for 2027 Budget appeare

Two police officers who arrested a suspect in possession of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) near the Kawdana Junction in Dehiwala onContinue Reading The post Police officers rewarded for arresting violent ‘Ice’ suspect i

The Sri Lanka Navy and the United States Navy commenced the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026 (CARAT 2026) maritime exercise in Sampoor, Trincomalee today, 27 July 2026. The opening ceremony was held under t

The Cabinet has approved the controversial proposal to extend the retirement age of judges by two years, News first reported.Continue Reading The post Cabinet approves controversial proposal to extend judges’ retirement

Liquor manufacturers have objected to the Excise Department’s decision to reduce the allowable alcohol loss during production and storage fromContinue Reading The post Liquor manufacturers oppose Excise Department’s new

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for Tuesday (28), warning that the heat index is expectedContinue Reading The post Heat alert issued for Eastern Province and five districts appeared first

The Maldives’ only restaurant featured in this year’s global selection Carne Diem Grill by Dharshan has been named to theContinue Reading The post Carne Diem Grill by Dharshan Named to 50 Best Discovery 2026 appeared fir

Heavy rains and flooding in Pakistan have killed at least 107 people, injured 344 others and damaged hundreds of homes since the start of the monsoon season in June, authorities said, warning of more downpours later this

Director Christopher Nolan wants people to watch The Odyssey on the biggest screen possible – but two million people reportedly viewed a social media post containing a leaked copy of his film this weekend. Film industry

Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has expressed its firm belief that Sri Lanka possesses one of the most attractive opportunities in the world for the development of its petroleum sector, provided planned initiatives and investments

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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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

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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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While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

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

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

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

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