Environmental groups have raised fresh concerns over increasing levels of coal ash generated at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant, warning...
The police have arrested one of the two gunmen involved in the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife,...
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 628, which was formally handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy by the U.S. Coast...
The 169th birth anniversary celebration of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the World Scouting Movement, and World Scout Thinking Day,...
Two years ago, Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup. Not only did they make the competition this...
Mexico’s most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel has been killed during...
Stop press. India’s victory streak in T20 World Cups was halted at 12 by the side they stole one from...
England have jumped to the top of Group 2 of the Super Eight with a dominant, Net Run Rate-boosting 51-run...
England stagger to 146‑9 at the end of their 20 overs as they failed to build any sustained partnerships. This...
Advisory for Heavy Rain Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 08.30 a.m. on 22 February 2026 valid...
Sri Lanka have opted to chase against England at Pallekele, hoping to replicate their dominance victory over Australia here to...
Some are calling this the final before the final. India were the clear favourites anyway, and South Africa have emerged...
The Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) SOMUDRA JOY arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit today (31 Jan 25). Upon her arrival, the ship...
A four-wicket haul from Ashleigh van Wyk backed up by a whirlwind 24-ball 37 from opener Jemma Botha helped South Africa outclass Australia in the first...
Sri Lanka face a mountain to avoid the follow-on despite the controlled aggression of Dinesh Chandimal as Australia’s new-look attack threaten on a Galle surface starting...
It has been reported that two assailants who arrived on a motor cycle, have shot and killed three persons in the Panangala area in Hiniduma, Galle....
Investigators have recoverd the Flight Data Recorders, also known as black boxes, from the deadly plane crash in Washington DC, the BBC’s US news partner CBS...
A man who sparked violent protests after burning the Quran has been shot dead in Sweden. Salwan Momika was killed in an apartment in Södertälje, Stockholm,...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 31 JANUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 January 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some...
The government’s plan to curtail the entitlements of former presidents has sparked differing opinions, with Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Aviation Bimal Ratnayake advocating for...
The 77th Independence Day celebrations in Sri Lanka will see a scaled-down military presence, with the parade featuring 1,873 personnel—1,511 fewer than last year’s (2024) event....
By Sujeewa Thathsara The Ministry of Health has taken steps to suspend Dr G.G. Chamal Sanjeewa, citing breaches of the Establishment Code. This decision follows findings...
By Dinasena Ratugamage Jaffna Police have submitted a petition to the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court on 29 January, requesting an order to prohibit all protests and demonstrations in...
Gananath Obeysekere: In search of Buddhist conscience (Baudha Hurdasakshiya Soya) by Laleen Jayamanne and Namika Raby “People were nourished by stories.” (Kathandarawalinne minissu jeewathwune) Gananath “Man...
