B Sai Sudarshan strengthened his case to retain the No.3 spot for the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka, with his 168 for India A against Sri Lanka A in Galle. Sudharsan converted his overnight 104 not out into his caree

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today opened the new Medical Faculty complex of the Sabaragamuwa University. The project has receivedContinue Reading The post Saudi-funded Sabaragamuwa University Medical Faculty co

Vaobhav Sooriyavanshi at just 15 years and 99 days, has become the second youngest cricketer to play for a Full Member men’s team*, making his debut against England in Manchester. He enters a list of other precocious tal

The President of the Commonwealth Lawyers’ Association, Steven Thiru, has warned that Sri Lanka risks repeating Zimbabwe’s controversial judicial crisisContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka risks Zimbabwe-style crisis over

A special dengue control operation covering 23 high-risk areas in the Western Province will begin Sunday (5), under the coordinationContinue Reading The post 23 high-risk dengue zones in Western Province targeted in spec

The Student Association of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sabaragamuwa has expressed its opposition to the participationContinue Reading The post Sabaragamuwa medical student union objects to PM opening new

The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced that Alhind Global Services has been selected as the new OutsourcingContinue Reading The post Indian visa, passport services to shift to new provider from July 7 appe

Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla has joined the Jaffna franchise for the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) season. The veteranContinue Reading The post Former Indian Cricketer joins Jaffna for 2026 LPL season appeared

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Chairperson and Commissioners of the Independent National Women’s Commission of Sri LankaContinue Reading The post PM meets National Women’s Commission appeared first on

US President Donald Trump said on Friday evening that Tehran is eager to settle with Washington, adding that the US had paused negotiations to allow for the slain former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral proc

The government is planning to introduce drug testing kits through pharmacies, allowing parents to privately check whether their children have become involved in drug use as part of a broader national strategy to combat n

The dengue epidemic continues to hit the country with 3,422 dengue cases having been reported within three days this month, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara said today.

Global gold prices continued to remain at elevated levels today (04), with the price of an ounce of gold increasing by 1.52 percent from the previous day to reach US$4,175.07.

The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced a reduction in the prices of several popular food items with effect from midnight on Friday (4), following the recent cut in domestic LP gas prices.

The Environment Ministry has launched a national programme to prepare a new National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Coexistence under a Cabinet-approved expert committee.

Sri Lankan racing driver Yevan David has created history by becoming the first driver from the country to win the Rookie Championship in the 2025 Euro Formula Open Championship, marking a major milestone for Sri Lankan m

US President Donald Trump said on Friday evening that Tehran is eager to settle with Washington, adding that the US had paused negotiations to allow for the slain former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral proc

The government has launched several immediate measures to reduce human-elephant conflict while a new National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Coexistence is being prepared.

The government has decided to implement a special dengue prevention operation from tomorrow (5), covering 23 high-risk dengue zones in the Western Province.

Sri Lanka’s Yevan David produced another impressive performance by finishing second in the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at SilverstoneContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Yevan David claims Formula 3 podium at Silverstone

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Defence on July 3 toContinue Reading The post Defence Secretary chairs meeting on Colombo garbage, Dengue risk appeared

According to the Ministry of Health, dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surpassed 58,000 in 2026, with 3,422 infections reportedContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka dengue cases surpass 58,000, deaths rise to 39 appeared firs

Extreme heat has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across parts of the US, including the cancellation of a parade in Washington DC. The Great American State Fair in the nation’s capital – marking the country’s 250th

Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in sweltering conditions in Kansas ⁠City on Friday to reach ⁠the World Cup round of 16, continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has established them as dan

Reigning champions Argentina needed an ⁠extra-time own goal to overcome ⁠a Cape Verde side with incredible levels of resilience 3-2  in a thrilling contest and secure their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup. The Afric

The Government has begun preparing the 2027 Budget with tighter spending controls, imposing binding expenditure ceilings on ministries and requiring new spending proposals to compete for limited fiscal space through a mo

Warning: This story contains distressing details At a port storage facility transformed into a makeshift morgue in La Guaira, the same scene repeats itself again and again. Families – many of whom have already spent days

A Ukrainian woman identified as the main suspect for a parcel bombing in Monaco was “disguised as a man”, according to the city-state’s deputy prosecutor. Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, is suspected of leaving a package in t

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 July 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and

…Urges President not to undermine public confidence in independence of judiciary The Colombo Law Society has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake not to proceed with any constitutional amendment to extend the retirem

The US Embassy in Sri Lanka commemorated America’s semiquincentennial—250 years of independence—with Chief Guest, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa, and hundreds of Sri Lankan partners, government offic

Although Sri Lanka has restored macroeconomic stability and completed its sovereign debt restructuring, international investors continue to demand yields well above US Treasury benchmarks to hold the country’s debt, sign

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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