US Army chief of staff and two other generals fired amid Iran war
2026-04-03
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday fired the US Army chief of staff and two other generals as theContinue Reading
Global ‘Walk for Peace’ to be held in Sri Lanka
2026-04-03
The internationally recognized “Walk for Peace,” originating from the United States, is set to take place in Sri Lanka startingContinue Reading
Arjuna Ranatunga signals return to active politics
2026-04-03
Former minister and cricket legend Arjuna Ranatunga has signalled that he may re-enter the political arena in the coming months.Continue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-03
Atmospheric conditions will be favourable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading
“Be serious… don’t speak every day” Macron criticises Trump
2026-04-03
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has criticised United States President Donald Trump over his remarks on the ongoing Iran conflict, callingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka–Russia trade could expand via Vladivostok: Transport Minister Bimal
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka could expand trade with Russia through Vladivostok using existing aviation and maritime routes, Minister of Transport, Highways, PortsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, World Bank launch five-year partnership to boost jobs and growth
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework aimed at supporting economic recovery,Continue Reading
President reviews water strategy amid weather concerns
2026-04-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed water management in light of changing weather patterns, potential El Niño conditions and the commencementContinue Reading
Supreme Court orders Police Spokesman to pay compensation in FR violation case
2026-04-02
The Supreme Court, in a majority ruling, ordered Police Media Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler to personally pay Rs. 60,000Continue Reading
Sri Lankan bank detects Rs. 380 million fraud involving employees
2026-04-02
National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) has disclosed a fraud involving certain employees acting in connivance with third parties, withContinue Reading
Four sentenced to death over three separate murder cases
2026-04-02
The Nuwara Eliya High Court has sentenced four individuals to death in connection with three separate murder cases, following lengthyContinue Reading
Health Minister urges post-intern doctors to apply by Saturaday or lose posts, pay
2026-04-02
Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said post-internship doctors who fail to apply for public service appointments beforeContinue Reading
Continuous fertiliser supply, a key Govt. priority : President
2026-04-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fertiliser to farmers remains a key government priority amid ongoingContinue Reading
Two St. Sylvester’s students killed in crash; Big Match called off
2026-04-02
The 66th “Battle of the Babes” big match between St. Sylvester’s College and Vidyartha College was called off on WednesdayContinue Reading
Hill-country MPs led by Mano Ganesan meet President to discuss community issues
2026-04-02
Leader of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), MP Mano Ganesan, together with several party members, met President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
Gary Kirsten’s Former Coaching Team Members Join Sri Lanka Cricket
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka Cricket’s newly appointed coaches Ryan van Niekerk and Jordan Gregory were brought in following recommendations by new HeadContinue Reading
SJB says presence at Gammanpila event not an endorsement of book content
2026-04-02
The main opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), says the party does not agree with the facts in the book writtenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket names New National Bowling & Fielding Coaches
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Ryan van Niekerk as National Bowling Coach and Jordan Gregory as National Fielding andContinue Reading