Authorities have urged parents to keep children away from firecrackers during the festive season, citing rising injury risks.
US President Donald Trump removed an image from his Truth Social account depicting himself as a Christ-like figure after theContinue Reading The post Trump Deletes Post With Image Depicting Himself as Jesus After Backlas
A Ukrainian national was arrested late last night for allegedly behaving in a disorderly manner and assaulting a Sri Lankan woman in Mount Lavinia, Police said.
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for four districts due to heavy rainfall.
The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Iran in a move that risks driving oil prices even higher and renewing th
Shortly after criticizing Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post on Sunday, President Trump shared an apparently A.I.-generated image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure.
Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country’s defence force leadership.
Crowds are gathering ahead of the funeral as tributes continue to pour in for Bollywood singing legend Asha Bhosle, who died at the age of 92.
Britney Spears has gone into rehab, a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared to block ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports, after Washington and Tehran failed
Pope Leo on Monday pushed back against Trump, saying he did not fear him and would continue speaking out against war, including the conflict involving Iran, despite sharp criticism from the US president.
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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
lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu
A Ukrainian national was arrested after allegedly behaving in a disorderly manner and assaulting a Sri Lankan woman in MountContinue Reading The post Mount Lavinia incident: Police release details of Foreign woman’s arre
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
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
Public Health Inspectors have launched an islandwide operation to ensure food safety during the festive season, with legal action alreadyContinue Reading The post PHIs file 817 cases in festive food safety drive appeared
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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
lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen
A shipment of furnace oil required for electricity generation has arrived in Sri Lanka. Managing Director of the Ceylon PetroleumContinue Reading The post 30,000 MT furnace oil shipment arrives in Sri Lanka appeared firs
Pope Leo XIV said he has “no fear of the Trump administration” and will continue to speak out against war,Continue Reading The post Pope Leo responds to Trump: “I am not afraid” appeared first on Newswire.
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has come under scrutiny after allegedly using a mobile phone during their IPL 2026 matchContinue Reading The post Rajasthan Royals official under scanner after dugout phone controver
A foreign woman was taken into custody following an incident of disorderly conduct reported in Mount Lavinia last night. AccordingContinue Reading The post Foreign woman assaults several, including police officer, in Mou
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for multiple parts of the country, valid from 12.30 p.m.Continue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for 18 districts appeared first on N
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly killing wild animals in Yala National Park and possessing animal meat. The arrestsContinue Reading The post Two arrested for killing wildlife in Yala National Park appeared f
Police have arrested a 53-year-old woman in the Negombo area for possession of illegal liquor. The arrest was made yesterdayContinue Reading The post Woman arrested in Negombo with 90-bottle liquor haul appeared first on
The toss is crucial in night matches at Wankhede Stadium with a true flat pitch and dew giving the chasing side a significant advantage. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost that toss. Then went ahead and
Prasidh Krishna is beginning to make a mark at IPL 2026. Three nights after his clever slower bouncer to David Miller sealed a tense last-ball win over Delhi Capitals, he followed it up with 4 for 28 – blending typical T
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 12 April 2026, valid for 13 April 2026. Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the early ho
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
Higher inflows come amid escalation in the Middle East where most Sri Lankan expatriates live
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR and ASLAT arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 12 Apr 26. The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. The duo of ships
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