United States President Donald Trump said that Russia has agreed to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to global markets amid discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I have just concluded a highly successfu

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has hit southern Panama, triggering tsunami warnings across Central and South America. The US National Weather Service issued tsunami warnings for Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guate

Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his ascension to the captaincy in grand style, smashing a 53-ball 89 that blazed his side to a comprehensive win in the first T20I against Sri Lanka . After Sri Lanka won the toss in Rawalpind

The progress of the Clean Sri Lanka initiative’s ‘Clean Colombo’ programme was reviewed at a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09), under the chairmanship of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandik

The Government is taking steps to declare the Diyagama forest area in Homagama, Colombo District, a forest reserve to protect its biodiversity and ecological importance, Deputy Environment Minister Anton Jayakody said in

Discussions are under way on Sri Lanka’s options after its current IMF program, which is on track to conclude successfully in March 2027, Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament. “

Padukka Railway Station has won a merit award in the state sector at the National Productivity Awards 2025/2026, organised by the National Productivity Secretariat under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Deve

The Court of Appeal has directed State authorities to take measures to prevent wild elephant deaths caused by train collisions, in a landmark environmental ruling that calls for improved wildlife management, safer railwa

Convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution will take place on 3 December at Fort Hood military base, where he committed the shooting. It will be the first US military execution carried out by a firing squad

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay.

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) will strictly enforce existing regulations governing vehicle ownership transfers from December 1, warning vehicle sellers against handing over vehicles with open papers.

A no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, signed by 44 Opposition MPs, was handed over to Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera today.

A private bus involved in a collision with a Metro bus in Athurugiriya town has been temporarily suspended from service after a vehicle examiner found that it had not been properly maintained.

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the Court of Appeal’s decision to dismiss, at the initial stage, his writ application seeking to prevent his arrest over the ongoin

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has won both seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections, strengthening its position justContinue Reading The post Vijay’s TVK wins both Tamil Nadu by-elec

Former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa is facing possible contempt of court proceedings over remarks he made at a political rally inContinue Reading The post Wimal Weerawansa faces legal action over speech at SLPP rally

The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), just hours afterContinue Reading The post Trump sanctions ICC hours after Navi Pillay wins Nobel P

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to introduce a practical relief programme for Sri Lankans struggling withContinue Reading The post Sri Lankans pawn Rs. 211 billion worth of gold in just si

Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament on Friday (Oct. 9) that investigations are underway into individualsContinue Reading The post Investigations underway into hate speech sp

A 31-year-old former chief cashier of a leading state bank has been sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment afterContinue Reading The post Bank cashier sentenced to 15 years for misappropriating over Rs. 130 milli

Sri Lanka has launched a new initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into private bus operations, aiming to enhance passengerContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka introduces AI-powered monitoring to improve bu

Motorists are advised to avoid the road from Ingurukade Junction towards the Dematagoda Expressway Exit (Colombo Exit) following an incidentContinue Reading The post Container Truck Breakdown: Motorists advised to avoid

Motorists are advised to avoid the road from Ingurukade Junction towards the Dematagoda Expressway Exit (Colombo Exit) following an incidentContinue Reading The post Container Truck Breakdown: Motorists advised to avoid

Sri Lanka’s external economy continues to demonstrate robust momentum, anchored by a steady climb in foreign worker remittances through theContinue Reading The post Worker remittances surge past USD 734m in September 202

Afghanistan’s pace attack fought back late in the day as Bangladesh went to stumps on 317 for eight on day one in Abu Dhabi. Mohammad Saleem, Yamin Ahmadzai and Ismat Alam combined to take seven out of the eight wickets

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first in the first T20I against Pakistan being played in Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka XI: Kusal Mendis (capt & wk), Lahiru Udara (wk),  Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige,  D

Bangladesh’s second visit to Australia and their first women’s ODI in the country began on a disappointing note as Australia ran out quick and convincing victors. Annabel Sutherland showed why she is regarded as one of t

The U.S. Navy ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) set sail from the port of Colombo today, 09 October 2026. On her departure, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional naval farewell to the ship. USS Tulsa, a Littoral Combat Ship, a

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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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the current Government’s economic and social development path is not about bringing rural communities to cities, but about creating economic opportunities and providing faci

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

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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

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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

United States President Donald Trump has said the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. The US president said late on Thursday: “we are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic o

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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;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

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