The internationally recognized “Walk for Peace,” originating from the United States, is set to take place in Sri Lanka starting...
The World Bank Group and the Sri Lankan government on Thursday launched a new five-year country partnership framework to support...
Sameer Rizvi picked up his second Player-of-the-Match award in as many games in IPL 2026, this time scoring 90 off...
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 04 April 2026, valid...
Iran has executed two men convicted of being members of the banned People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) opposition group,...
An earthquake in Afghanistan has killed eight members of the same family when their home collapsed in the Gosfand Dara...
Iraq’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has completed the lineup of 48 nations for the tournament hosted by...
A total of 365 US service members have been wounded in action since the start of the US-Israeli war with...
The head of Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has resigned, falling on his sword after the men’s national team failed to...
Iranian forces have said they struck down two fighter jets belonging to the United States military, one over the southwest...
Nasa has shared the first high-resolution images of the Earth taken by the Artemis II crew as they head on...
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Investment Promotion to grant relevant exemptions or incentives...
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the following measures proposed by the President in relation to the implementation of the Agricultural Sector Modernization Program. • Formation of...
At least 30 people have been reported dead after a massive earthquake hit the coast of central Japan on New Year’s Day with Prime Minister Fumio...
by Sivamohan Sumathy And I wish to speak of a poet here. Kurinjith Thennavan is an auto-didact. He did not learn to become a writer in...
A new year has dawned, and a nightmare is unfolding for the public. It is a case of the people’s worst fears being realised. The implementation...
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southeastern port city...
Misleading or false information has been spreading online concerning the earthquake and tsunami that hit central Japan on Monday. Immediately after the quake, videos purportedly showing...
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 January 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa...
By Shamindra Ferdinando Even after imposing 18 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel with effect from January 1, the government continued to charge Rs 50...
By Shyam Nuwan Ganewatte Everyone above the age of 18 years failing to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) would be liable to a fine of Rs 50,000, the...
The United People’s Freedom Alliance and the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya have commenced talks to explore possibilities of forging an alliance to contest the upcoming elections later this year....
by Dr. G. Usvatte-aratchi (Continued from 01 Jan. 2024) Middle income trap There is one other comment I wish to add about a seeming fascination with...
