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...
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances reached a record US$5 billion in 2025, driven by strong inflows throughout the year, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)...
Sri Lanka’s new government, elected on a sweeping mandate to end corruption and usher in a “new political culture,” risks losing momentum in its efforts to...
There are numerous stories told around the life and times of the Buddha some of which, unfortunately, belittle His great achievements. Perhaps, some are due to...
Police yesterday cautioned the public against a fraudulent message now circulating on social media that falsely claims to offer prizes on behalf of a bank. The...
Candles create a warm and inviting ambience, but improper disposal of their remnants can harm the environment. Most candles are made from paraffin, stearin – a...
In a significant boost to the country’s post-recovery tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) strategy, Sri Lanka is reaping an estimated US $7.5 million (approx....
An open letter to General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways Every day, hundreds of people cross the rails in the morning at this point, to start...
Ukraine and Russia are in the news for the wrong reasons—involved in a wasteful war, provoked by attempts to expand NATO borders. Ukraine has been made...
The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the official representative body of the country’s Insurance industry, successfully concluded its annual HR Conference at the Cinnamon Life...
Fcode Labs, a digital product engineering firm, has made a strategic investment in Linkify, a Sri Lankan startup that leverages artificial intelligence to help professionals build...
Sun Siyam unveils a milestone transformation as it celebrates 35 years of Maldivian hospitality. More than a visual refresh, the brand (re)volution introduces a bold new...
Dearo Agri, a subsidiary of the Dearo Investment Group which continuously supports the advancement of business and agriculture in Sri Lanka, has extended its support to...
