Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Narayan Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Indian PremierContinue Reading The post Mittal family to acquire Rajasthan Royals in $1.65bn deal appear

Sri Lanka activist Oshala Herath has shared screenshots of alleged WhatsApp messages from the SIS Director to the Defence MinistryContinue Reading The post Fresh WhatsApp screenshots reveal how Easter 2019 warnings unfol

The police have arrested at least 120 foreign nationals during a raid at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya. The group was taken into custody following reports of their involvement in large-scale illegal fina

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for severe lightning valid from 12.00 noon to 11.30 p.m.Continue Reading The post Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces appeared first on Ne

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on May 12, 2026.

The Health Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Murashko, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning for a three-day official visit. The delegation landed at the Bandaranaike Interna

Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, according to multiple Somali security officials that spoke with the BBC.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (May 3) on a state visit, marking his first official trip to the country since assuming office in 2023.

Sri Lanka’s Men’s National Team will tour the West Indies during the months of June-July 2026 to engage in a bilateralContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka tour of West Indies : Schedule announced appeared first on Newswir

The Meteorology Department has issued a severe lightning advisory, warning of thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning activity in several parts of the country today (3).

The Gazette notification outlining amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT), scheduled to take effect from July 1, has been issued by the Ministry of Financial Planning and Economic Development.

School transport fees are likely to increase in the near future following the latest revision in fuel prices, the All Island School Transport Professionals Association said.

Seven members of OPEC+ will meet today to decide on oil production levels for the first time since the UAE left the group.

Police have arrested nearly 120 foreign nationals during a raid at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya overContinue Reading The post Around 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya cyber fraud raid appeare

Russian Federation Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, along with a delegation, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (03) on a three-dayContinue Reading The post Russian Health Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said that Sri Lanka, despite being a country rich in resources, had been severely undermined due to corruption by past rulers.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading The post Mahinda Rajapaksa, Piyankara Jayaratne sum

The RCMS was started to strengthen capacities of civil and military administrations in maritime safety

The RCMS was started to strengthen capacities of civil and military administrations in maritime safety

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (03) on a state visit, marking his firstContinue Reading The post Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to arrive in Sri Lanka today appeared first

Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has increased its fuel prices with effect from midnight yesterday (02), in line with theContinue Reading The post Lanka IOC raises petrol 92 and auto diesel prices; other types unchanged a

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 May 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading The post Rainfall above 50 mm expected in several areas, including Colombo appeared first on N

Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando told court on Thursday that then State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Nilantha Jayawardena was also aware of intelligence information and had acted to conceal it, while als

The National Child Protection Authority has warned that corporal punishment continues to cause serious harm to children, revealing that it receives between 2,000 and 2,500 complaints of physical violence against children

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that all individuals accused of fraud, corruption and other offences will be brought before the law in the coming weeks, as investigations are being intensified under the NPP admin

Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar and Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath held discussions on Thursday (30) aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries. According to th

The Government has moved to tighten regulations governing overseas travel by Buddhist monks, making it mandatory for clergy members to obtain multiple layers of ecclesiastical approval before leaving the country, followi

President of the Republic of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (4) on a two-day State Visit at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.The visit, scheduled from May 4 to

The apparent suicide of an Assistant Director of the External Resources Department (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance, who was among the four officials suspended over the alleged USD 2.5 million cyber fraud, adds personal

Another May Day was drawing to a close, and the moon was waxing at the time of writing. A rare overlap of the International Labour Day and Poya, this year, left the public confused, with the second Poya in the current mo

In an emotionally charged and inspiring gathering that brought together business leaders, healthcare professionals, philanthropists and community organisations, Sri Lanka, this week, reaffirmed its determination to defea

By Dr. Aruna Caldera, Consultant Rheumatologist MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK), MRCP (Rheumatology) The word arthritis comes from ancient Greek. “Arthron” means joints; “itis” means inflammation; so, arthritis means inflammation of

Deloitte highlights importance of AI governance as ISO 42001 gains relevance for businesses

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