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...
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...
With the US-Israeli war with Iran waging on, the White House earlier announced that it will ask the US Congress...
Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10% of his match fee and docked one demerit point after he was found guilty of breaching level 1 of...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 December 2025 by the Department of Meteorology The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Thursday, signalled strong solidarity with Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, confirming that it is actively exploring options...
Naina Thambi Marikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List Member of Parliament before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday (05)....
A joint programme by the Ministry of Finance and commercial banks to provide loan facilities for new entrepreneurs will be launched in January next year, Minister...
Sri Lanka Customs is working to clear a four-day cargo backlog after last week’s severe weather disrupted operations, with clearance expected to return to normal, only by the...
Sri Lanka received a consignment of canned tuna as relief for the people affected by the adverse weather from the Maldives yesterday (05), reflecting the strong partnership...
The Government of Sri Lanka held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilise a policy-based loan, amounting to USD 100 million, to implement the...
Saturday 6th December, 2025 The NPP government’s Budget 2026 was passed yesterday with a 157-vote majority. Its passage was a foregone conclusion, given the NPP’s supermajority...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka in strengthening its power sector. This financing builds on...
The 6th of December marks the sixth solar cycle since my adored life partner, Dr Malwattage Josephine Sarojini Perera (née Peeris), left this mortal world. Six...
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, has achieved a milestone in its digitalisation journey by being awarded the YouTube Silver Play Button, recognising the...
