Govt. is finalising extradition proceedings against Basil to have him stand trial here in respect of several cases By Norman...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 80% of all deaths in Sri Lanka, with high blood pressure and diabetes among the...
Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a record T20 century off 30 balls to set up a crushing 127 run win for...
United States President Donald Trump’s administration has asked lawmakers to clear the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi...
Consecutive thrashings in three days saw England take the T20I series against Sri Lanka with a game to spare. Thursday’s...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Tavengwa Mukuhlani as its Deputy Chairperson through November 2027. Mukuhlani, who currently serves...
Lucy Barnett played a pivotal role in Isle of Man’s run to the Women’s Continental Cup final, finishing the tournament...
Sonal Dinusha has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2026. This marks Dinusha being crowned...
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new National Youth Policy, being formulated to address the current challenges faced...
Two-time gold medalists Pakistan survived a mighty scare from Thailand in a rain-reduced game and scampered their way to the...
Bangladesh have gained a direct entry into the semi-finals of the Women’s Asian Games 2026 after their quarter-final against China...
Construction work on the Accident and Emergency Unit at the Mannar District General Hospital commenced this morning (16) under the...
Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday raised concerns over the recent suspension of Parliament’s Deputy Secretary General and Chief of Staff, G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne,...
The 78th Independence Day celebrations in the Central Province are scheduled to be held today from 8:00 AM at the Bogambara Stadium, Kandy. The celebrations are...
Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, has announced that the reconstruction of the Colombo-Kandy railway line, which was severely damaged by landslides in...
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) yesterday (03) recorded statements from former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa and SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa regarding separate investigations. Mrs....
Wednesday 4th February, 2026 Another Independence Day has dawned. Elaborate arrangements have been made to celebrate it on a grand scale. The national flag will flutter...
The headlines are seductive: 2.36 million tourists in 2025, a new “record.” Ministers queue for photo opportunities. SLTDA releases triumphant press statements. The narrative is simple:...
Where the mind is without fear, and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up into fragments...
Did CIA chief William Burns visit Colombo in Feb 2023? Sri Lanka and the US refrained from formally confirming the visit. The Opposition sought confirmation of...
Sri Lanka Tourism marked its presence at CMT 2026, held in Stuttgart, Germany, one of the largest consumer travel fairs in Europe. The Sri Lanka Stand accommodated representatives from...
Under 19 Cricket Left-arm spinners Vishwa Peiris and Demion de Silva took five wickets each as St. Joseph’s cruised to an innings and 51 runs victory...
Dr. Piyumini Gunasekara on advanced non surgical treatments Hemas Hospitals has strengthened its regional healthcare positioning with the launch of Adora Cosmetic Centre at Hemas Hospital...
The exposition of Devnimori Relics of the Buddha will be held at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo, from 04-11 February, 2026. The Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat,...
