Heavy and persistent rains lashed several parts of Sri Lanka yesterday, triggering flooding, transport disruptions, flight diversions and multiple disaster...
Twenty-one alleged underworld operatives, deported from Dubai, were taken into custody by the CID, upon their arrival at the Mattala...
The National Building Research Organisation [NBRO] has issued landslide early warnings to the Districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle, Nuwara...
The US has announced a new policy that means most immigrants seeking a green card will have to leave the...
Tulsi Gabbard will resign from her position as the US director of national intelligence in the Trump administration, citing her...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has launched the largest and most powerful rocket in history after its highly anticipated test flight was...
Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal’s southern route, as experts...
Sunrisers Hyderabad [SRH] won, and yet it didn’t feel like a win. Royal Challengers Bengaluru [RCB] lost, but it didn’t...
The warning mentioned in the flood warning message No. 01 issued for the Aththanagalu Oya basin on 22.05.2026 at about...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The...
A discussion with the Catholic Council was held on Thursday (21) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the co-chairmanship of...
Italian Navy’s ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE, which arrived in Colombo (21 May 2026) on a replenishment visit, departed the...
PM backs move to boost digital economy Commercial Bank of Ceylon has taken a leading role in efforts to introduce PayPal to Sri Lanka, in a...
By Zanita Careem While the spotlight at Colombo Fashion Week shines brightly, dazzling couture and celebrated designers, the true heartbeat of the event often lies behind...
Senior Consultant Cancer Surgeon Dr Anuruddha Thewarapperuma on… In a timely and though-provoking session held at Apeksha Hospital, Senior Consultant Cancer Surgeon Dr. Anuruddha Thewarapperuma addressed...
HNB Life PLC reported a strong start to the year for the three months ended 31 March 2026, continuing its growth trajectory following its recent rebranding...
There is much more to state visits of world leaders than a mere desire to strengthen bilateral relations. US President Donald Trump had several key items...
Dr Sarah Fazy, also known as Dr Cherry, recently marked a major professional milestone by recieving the ISO certification. It is more than a professional achievement...
Electronic or digital financial fraud is the current, extremely distasteful description of a blight that has hit the entire globe; a menace that is perpetrated through...
The passing of Professor M S M Mookiah is a great loss to the National Peace Council of Sri Lanka and to all who knew him....
Sri Lanka is facing a growing “triple burden” of child malnutrition that demands urgent, science-driven intervention, a senior health official said at a recent forum organised...
The Sinharaja Rainforest Community recently provided school supplies to students of the Kalawana North Veddagala School. The donation was carried out by members of the Sinharaja...
A Russian language course aimed at expanding education and employment opportunities has been formally launched through an agreement signed between the National Institute of Language Education...
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) joined the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on May 8 in commemorating World Red Cross and Red...
