Flawed, poorly planned and rushed education reforms could widen inequalities between urban and rural schools, teachers’ unions warned yesterday, criticising...
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons and two others were further remanded until 13 February by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court yesterday.The...
Danish firm Maersk will temporarily operate two ports on the Panama Canal after a court ruled that contracts given to...
It’s India vs Pakistan, for the first time in the 2026 Under 19 World Cup, being played in Zimbabwe and...
More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities have...
Gujarat Giants (GG) don’t enjoy the routine. On a day when they became the first team in 41 WPL games...
Myanmar’s military-backed party secured a sweeping victory in the country’s three-phase general election, according to state media, following the tightly...
The ICC and the global players’ body the World Cricketers Association (WCA) are locked in a fresh tussle over player...
Faisal Khan’s extraordinary century was the highlight of Afghanistan’s historic win over Ireland that helped them seal their spot in...
England continued to remain unbeaten in the Under-19 World Cup and sealed their place in the last four after swatting...
Sam Curran bounced back from a bruising opening spell to claim a memorable hat-trick, while Adil Rashid served notice of...
Former Sri Lanka allrounder Shehan Jayasuriya is set to make his USA debut at the 2026 T20 World Cup. The...
Bangladesh kept their noses in front with a spirited showing on day four of the first Test in Galle on Friday, finishing strongly at 177 for...
The SLPP suspended the party membership of Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu, who was recently appointed Deputy Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council. The suspension was announced in...
The Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday granted bail to former Acting Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, who was arrested over allegations of misusing state...
The Court of Appeal yesterday (20) granted leave to proceed with a petition challenging the controversial road expansion through the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a UNESCO-designated protected...
Saturday 21st June, 2025 The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has taken about 44 vehicles including 15 SLTB and private buses off the road, following a...
In the ongoing debate on Sri Lanka’s currency direction, much of the noise focuses on the strength of the rupee. A stronger rupee, many argue, will...
Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, Kaspersky has revealed important insights into the origins of online threats affecting users worldwide, including those in Sri Lanka. When...
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has successfully increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by US$96 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared with...
Central Bank clarifies rules, warns of legal action for unauthorised foreign exchange transactions The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Friday issued guidelines pertaining to...
The Korean Film Festival, now underway at the PVR Cinemas in Colombo, is more than a cinematic showcase — it’s a cultural bridge between South Korea...
London, United Kingdom, 20th June 2025: Today, Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife programme have released the newest episode of its groundbreaking docuseries, Guardians, highlighting the...
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched its first exclusive Women’s Banking Centre, managed by a dedicated team of female staff to serve female customers, reinforcing the...
