Drug controversy: “Setting up state-of-the-art drug testing facility will cost Rs 5 billion” Activists call for legal action against politicians,...
Air quality in Sri Lanka has deteriorated in recent days, with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels rising, particularly in the...
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to further jail terms following a...
The US has seized an oil tanker that had recently departed from Venezuela, according to the US Department of Homeland...
There was a little bit of rustiness as India returned to action 50 days after becoming ODI world champions, but...
Opener Sameer Minhas blitzed his way to 172 off 113 balls, setting up Pakistan’s demolition of India in thDeepeshe Under-19...
In the third Test, they rose again, but there was to be no Christmas miracle. Despite a gutsy fight from...
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps are being taken to abolish the Executive Presidency and establish a parliamentary...
The full speech delivered by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Parliament (2025-12-19) “Today, we have presented to Parliament the largest...
The IMF Executive Board approved emergency financing under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), providing Sri Lanka with immediate access to...
In response to severe weather impacts, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a diving and technical assistance operation on Friday (19...
The Landslide Early Warning Centre of the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the Landslide Early Warning issued to...
By A Special Sports Correspondent South Africa capped off a hard and rugged path to the World Cup final in France with a smashing 12-11 win...
By Hiran H. Senewiratne Although it kicked off on a positive note yesterday, the CSE turned volatile at the end of trading activities. During the middle...
The local entertainment scene is certainly looking good, especially with the festive season around the corner. There’s something happening for everybody – the young, the not...
I had many messages coming my way regarding my article in the Thursday Island of 12th October – ‘Lyrics stand and phone in hand.’ Today, I...
For the second game running Afghanistan showcased exemplary calm in the chase, whittling down a sub-par target of 242 with ice-cold composure. A trio of fifties...
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera posted on X (formerly twitter) that as the Attorney General had certified that the draft of the Electricity sector...
Afghanistan have given themselves a great chance to pick up a third win in the 2023 men’s ODI World Cup after their bowlers restricted Sri Lanka...
Family sources have announced that veteran cricket cheer leader Percy Abeysekera has passed away. He was 87 years.
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire in the Holy Land. Addressing the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square for his Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father...
At least 12 people including an infant have died after a small plane crashed in the northwestern Brazilian state of Acre, according to authorities. A statement...
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 October 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central...
Controversy over change of Cabinet portfolios continues: Ex-minister responds to accusations, Sevanagala and Pelwatte brought under Dilum By Shamindra Ferdinando Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was given the...
