… five senior officials suspended President’s Counsel Maithri Gunaratne has urged the Parliament to intervene in an ongoing investigation conducted...
Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest former SriLankan Airlines board member Shasheendra...
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Landslide Early Warnings to the Districts of Kurunegala and Ratnapura effective from...
US forces have boarded a ship carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, the US military says. It comes as...
Advisory for Severe Lightning Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology Issued at 12.00...
Standing on top of a customised van on a hot and humid afternoon in Tirunelveli, about 600km (373 miles) south...
When Gary Kirsten coached India to ODI World Cup glory in 2011, 20 million Sri Lankan hearts were shattered. Now,...
Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his lawsuit against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), just weeks after filing it when...
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving the Trump administration, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. His departure will be “effective...
Israeli attacks have killed five people in southern Lebanon, including a journalist, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported, further straining...
South Africa completed their highest successful chase in T20Is and sealed the five-match series against India with two matches to...
It wasn’t the high-scoring spectacle that people might have expected, especially with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the house, but that didn’t...
Saturday 18th April, 2026 Never a dull day in Sri Lanka. CEO of HSBC Georges Elhedery has caused quite a stir here by claiming that Sri...
As Sri Lanka confronts mounting environmental and economic pressures, a timely national conversation on resilience has underscored the urgent need to rethink how societies respond to...
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, and supported by the British Council, yesterday announced the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious literary accolade for...
A Chinese Language Training Centre was inaugurated in Managala, Akurana, with the participation of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong, who reaffirmed China’s continued support to Sri Lanka during...
Uber Eats is now live in Nuwara Eliya, making it easier for locals and tourists to enjoy their favourite meals – from a hot plate of...
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, was honoured as a ‘Company with Great Managers’ for fifth consecutive year at the CLA Great Managers Awards...
The Pathfinder Foundation hosted Dr Purna Bahadur Nepali, Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, for a discussion on strengthening bilateral institutional cooperation.The meeting was attended by...
As global uncertainty affects local industries, Sri Lanka’s construction sector is making careful adjustments. With ongoing challenges like supply chain issues and changing economic conditions, industry...
CSE trading experienced some positive ripple effects from reducing Middle East tensions yesterday, especially in relation to the announcement of the Israel-Lebanon ten day ceasefire agreement....
National Savings Bank (NSB), one of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned financial institutions, takes pride in continuing its long-standing tradition of celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New...
Sri Lanka speedster Matheesha Pathirana has passed his fitness tests with Sri Lanka Cricket and linked up with Kolkata Knight Riders, ready to steam in again...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 17 April 2026, valid for 18 April 2026. The Heat...
