By Chaminda Silva The government’s ambitious plans to overhaul Sri Lanka’s school education system and introduce new curricula could face...
The Norochcholai coal power plant will remain disconnected from the national grid for several days following Saturday’s countrywide power failure,...
Pakistan withstood a middle-order counterattack from Pavan Rathnayake and Janith Liyanage to see off Sri Lanka by 37 runs. In...
An estimated 550,000 people took part in demonstrations across France today to protest against teaching conditions in schools, rising fuel...
A large fire near a Canadian military base in Alberta has killed and injured some people, the defence minister said,...
by Reemus Fernando Promising middle distance runner Lahiru Achintha continued his record breaking sphere with a remarkable sub four...
A rare pink diamond is going on display in France for the first time since it was stolen almost 100...
Sri Lanka’s men begin this match having won an international in the past week. This is more significant than it...
Mumbai Indians and their IPL head coach Mahela Jayawardene have parted ways ahead of the 2027 auction. Jayawardene was the...
The Rose Bowl, which has been awarded to the winner of ODI series between the women’s teams of Australia and...
US President Donald Trump claims the US Navy’s “effective” blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of...
Shreyas Iyer has returned as India’s ODI vice-captain for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand, having missed the preceding...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 OCTOBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some...
The government has proposed amendments to the Civil Procedure Code to allow witnesses to give evidence before courts through live audio-visual links, including from locations outside...
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has condemned the alleged assault on Buddhist monks protesting at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, on Saturday evening, accusing the government of using...
Sri Lanka’s first passenger transport drone has arrived in the country, with its maiden flight scheduled to take place at Colombo Port City by the end...
Monday 19th October, 2026 Buddhist monks’ Satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park, seeking the release of Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera from prison, took a dramatic turn on...
Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paediatrics), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lond), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony. FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow,...
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted special leave to appeal to former Deputy Minister Shantha Premaratne, who was sentenced to four years’ rigorous imprisonment for soliciting...
Police probe alleged links between officers and cricketer’s brother Police Headquarters has launched a separate investigation into allegations that several police officers maintained close links with...
SLT-MOBITEL reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive education and empowering the next generation through a series of initiatives to mark World Children’s Day. Benefiting over 1,000...
Lakarcade (Pvt) Ltd, a Sri Lankan novelty gift and souvenir retailer, has been accepted as a participant of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka, reaffirming...
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, facilitated the participation of Sri...
Otherland Hotels has officially entered Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape with the debut of its flagship property, Otherland Galle, which opened its doors on October 12, 2026....
