Uganda’s army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has sparked a diplomatic controversy after demanding $1 billion from Turkey along with what he described as “the most beautiful woman” in the country, while threatening to sever ti
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new visa regulation making police clearance certificates mandatory for applicants from selected countries, with Sri Lanka included on the list.
A special transport service plan has been launched to provide efficient travel facilities to the public during the festive season, with both long-distance and short-distance bus services operating from Colombo.
Six individuals have been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for engaging in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation carried out at Nagar Kovil Beach in Jaffna.
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz afterContinue Reading The post US to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran refuses nuclear demands appeared fi
The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has spoken with Iranian media after JD Vance’s comments.
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 individuals for illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conductedContinue Reading The post Navy arrests six for illegal sea cucumber harvesting in Jaffna
Iran expects to restore most damaged refining and distribution facilities to 70–80% of their pre-attack capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as authorities work to recover from a wave of
Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is likely to join the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday, as per Times of India. The move comes as a much-needed boost
The Artemis II astronauts received a hero’s welcome at NASA’s Houston base after returning from a record-setting deep-space mission.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, considered one of the greatest vocalists in modern Indian music, has died at the age of 92. The singer was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Saturday after she experienced cardia
The Meteorology Department has issued a warning of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning expected to occur in several parts of the country after 1.00 p.m. today.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in modern Indian music, has died at theContinue Reading The post Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 appeared first on Newswire.
The Department of Meteorology warns that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, SouthernContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for 12 district
Sri Lanka’s number one biscuit brand, Munchee, sponsored train tickets for nearly 25,000 passengers travelling to their hometowns for AvuruduContinue Reading The post Munchee supports nearly 25,000 Avurudu travellers wit
Police have arrested a suspect over an incident involving damage to property at the Pettah Central Bus Stand, which wasContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested over damage to Pettah Central Bus Stand facilities appeare
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says additional costs arising from the ongoing coal situation will not beContinue Reading The post Coal crisis costs will not be included in future power tariff revisi
Police have warned the public to be cautious about their social media activity when leaving home during the New YearContinue Reading The post Police issue warning on social media use during New Year holidays appeared fir
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) shortly after successfully completing hisContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana set for IPL arrival, KKR bo
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading The post Fairly heavy 75 mm showers expected in several areas today appeared first on News
Sanju Samson’s first century for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set up the team’s first win in IPL 2026 and their first win at home after six successive defeats, stretching back to the previous season. Samson flew out of the
Punjab Kings trumped Sunrisers Hyderabad in a battle of explosive top orders, chasing down 220 with more than an an over to spare. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head put on 120, and Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya respo
By Ifham Nizam The sixth edition of the “Beauty of Sri Lanka” Photography Exhibition is set to unfold across North America this April, transforming the power of visual storytelling into a compelling platform for cultural
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 April 2026. by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Mata
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 3.30 p.m. on 11 April 2026, valid for 12 April 2026 The Heat index, the temperature felt on the human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 05th to 15th of April in this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead toda
On Tuesday, from a balcony in Lima’s historic San Martin Square, Ricardo Belmont — who, at 80, is Peru’s oldest presidential hopeful — closed his campaign with a message to his supporters. It was time, he told the crowd,
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has directed owners of large-scale rooftop solar systems to temporarily disconnect their installations for a 10-day period beginning from Friday (April 10), citing growing concerns over
The cost of preparing a traditional kevili table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has risen by 7 per cent in 2026 compared to 2025, according to price data compiled by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). The
SJB stalwart and former Minister Lakshman Kiriella yesterday said that a court ruling should be sought on identifying the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday bombings, stressing that the judicial process must be allowed
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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
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
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
lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;By S. Rubatheesan lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; gt;The government is set to dece
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
lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md
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
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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b