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 airport authorities yesterday (30) advised passengers travelling to the Bandaranaike International Airport to use the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway, as several access roads remain flooded due to...
Although heavy rainfall has eased, Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake has urged the public to remain vigilant, particularly in view of flood...
The three-week tour of Pakistan may not have delivered the results Sri Lanka desperately wanted, but it certainly dished out a basket of valuable lessons. Over...
The Department of Examinations has indefinitely postponed the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination and all other examinations, due to the worsening disaster situation across the country....
The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) has announced a significant increase in the allowance for dry rations for displaced persons, officials said yesterday (30). Assistant...
The Police yesterday warned the public against visiting areas rendered unsafe by severe weather events. Many roads have been damaged, and the Road Development Authority has...
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) yesterday urged the public to report traders selling essential commodities at inflated prices during natural disasters. Complaints have been received from...
Opposition MPs and parliamentary staff have raised strong objections to the continuation of the budget debate in Parliament until midnight today and tomorrow, citing significant logistical...
Monday 1st December, 2025 Warships are behemoths that invoke fear and wreak havoc, whether they are fictitious ones like the Man-of-War in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness,...
Sri Lanka’s import bill is likely to face upward pressure due to the ongoing floods, which have created an increased need for the replacement of damaged...
Sri Lanka Insurance (SLIC) has been honoured with a Commendation Award for ‘Best Supply Chain Practicing Organization – Service Category’ at the National Supply Chain Excellence...
Plantation and Community Infrastructure Ministry Secretary Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed Commissioner General of Essential Services, following a directive issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake under...
