A total of 22 youths were arrested by the Kaduwela Police for staging a reckless motorcycle stunt show near aContinue Reading The post 22 youths arrested over motorcycle stunt show in Malabe appeared first on Newswire.

Iran’s armed forces have warned that a resumption of conflict with the United States and Israel is “likely”, claiming thereContinue Reading The post Iran says war with US will ‘likely’ resume appeared first on Newswire.

India collected ‌2.43 trillion rupees ($25.61 ​billion) ​in goods and ⁠services ​tax in ​April, a rise of ​8.7% ​from lastContinue Reading The post India collects 2.43 trillion rupees in goods and services tax in April a

A 25-year-old man was arrested by officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF) for allegedly carrying a plastic pistolContinue Reading The post Man arrested with plastic pistol at Kilinochchi May Day rally appeared fi

On 7 April, a woman named Konika Akter lay on the floor of Dhaka Shishu Hospital & Institute, crying andContinue Reading The post Measles explodes in Bangladesh after vaccination breakdown, killing hundreds of children a

Inside Pakistan’s Senate, a quiet contradiction unfolds—one that challenges entrenched assumptions about representation while exposing the rigid architecture of politicalContinue Reading The post Power without authority:

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has intensified islandwide raids targeting traders selling rice above the gazetted maximum retailContinue Reading The post Trader caught selling Keeri Samba above MRP at Bokun

India’s economic growth outlook remains broadly stable despite global geopolitical tensions, but economists warn that the country’s vast informal sectorContinue Reading The post India growth outlook stable but informal s

The New York Times has featured Sri Lanka’s iconic Brief Garden, created by renowned landscape architect Bevis Bawa, in itsContinue Reading The post New York Times spotlights Sri Lanka’s Brief Garden appeared first on Ne

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, at Temple Trees. DuringContinue Reading The post Prime Minister meets Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri

There is an influential lady behind the appointment of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member Eran Wickremaratne as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) transitional committee, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) National Org

Police have initiated an investigation into a fire that erupted at the Kalutara Regional Office of the Inland Revenue Department on Thursday (30) night.

A Dhamma school teacher who stood indicted with causing grave sexual abuse to a 15-year-old boy was found guilty and sentenced to 24 years’ rigorous imprisonment by Monaragala High Court Judge Dr. Damith Nalinda Hewawasa

Claiming that certain opposition politicians are plotting to destabilise the government and create turmoil in the country, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday such ploys will be unsuccessful as the stabilit

The government is moving to strictly enforce and update regulations governing the foreign travel of Buddhist monks, aiming to restore order and address serious misconduct within the clergy.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for ​talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United States changes

The United States military has said that it will pull 5,000 troops out of Germany amid ongoing tensions with the key European ally concerning the US war against Iran, according to media reports. Reuters reported that the

Bangladesh go into the third T20I chasing a bit of history: they have never won more than one series against New Zealand on a tour.  Theywon the ODI series 2-1 earlier after being down 1-0, and started the T20I series wi

In their last match in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals [RR] were asked to bat first, scored around 230, and never looked like they could defend it. On Friday, against Delhi Capitals [DC], their second match in Jaipur this year,

The government has initiated investigations into high profile cases where an investigating officer is currently overseas with regard to the Easter Sunday bomb attacks probes, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today

The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo has announced plans to host a special “Sagarmatha Programme” on May 29, 2026, aimed at promoting Nepal’s mountain heritage—particularly Mount Everest—and strengthening cultural and adventu

High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka  Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer met with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on 30th  April Welcoming the High Commissioner of

The Ambassador of Nepal to SriLanka, Dr. Purna Bahadurn Nepali paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday (30th of April) at  Temple Trees. During the meeting, the Prime Minister c

Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 01 May 2026, valid for 02 May 2026. The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Polon

… number of individuals accused of fraud and corruption would face imprisonment in 2026 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said that legal proceedings against individuals accused of corruption and wrongdoing wi

A four-member committee of forensic medical experts has confirmed that the suspicious death of a suspended Assistant Director of the Ministry of Finance was a suicide caused by self-inflicted injuries.

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued Circular No. 11/2026, introducing a new mechanism to grant permanent appointments to thousands of public sector employees, curren

The Coast Guard has rescued 19 individuals from drowning last month, including 14 foreign tourists and five locals, officials said. The rescues were carried out through a network of 16 lifeguard posts operated along key

An Iranian diplomatic source has told Al Jazeera that the government submitted a new proposal to Pakistani mediators on Thursday.

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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

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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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;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;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

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lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

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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

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Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

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