May fuel price update: Petrol aligned with formula, diesel still priced above
2025-05-03
In May 2025, the prices of both Petrol 92 and Auto Diesel were reduced in Sri Lanka. Petrol 92 droppedContinue Reading
Weather today: Thundershowers after 1.00 p.m.
2025-05-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 MAY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 MAY 2025 The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where windsContinue Reading
Sri Lankan-born population in Australia increases : New figures
2025-05-03
Australia’s Sri Lankan-born population reached a record 172,800 in June 2024, according to new data from the Australian BureauContinue Reading
Shooter in Dan Priyasad’s Murder Arrested in Colombo
2025-05-03
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of SLPP Local Council candidate Dan Priyasad. The arrestContinue Reading
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off coasts of Chile, Argentina
2025-05-02
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, the United States Geological Survey (USGS)Continue Reading
US 2026 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) : Results
2025-05-02
The United States Department of State will release the results for the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program, popularly knownContinue Reading
Prince Harry loses appeal over UK Security Cut
2025-05-02
Prince Harry has lost his Court of Appeal challenge over the level of security provided to him while in theContinue Reading
EU hits TikTok with massive $600 million fine
2025-05-02
TikTok has been fined 530 million euros (approx $600 million) by the European Union (EU), regulators have announced. The company,Continue Reading
16 years since War ended, Landmines still threaten lives in Sri Lanka
2025-05-02
Sixteen years after the end of Sri Lanka’s war, landmines continue to pose a threat to communities in the NorthernContinue Reading
Death in Custody: Kosgoda Police deny assault claims
2025-05-02
A youth who was arrested by the Kosgoda Police has died after being admitted to the Balapitiya Base Hospital followingContinue Reading
ECB update on transgender participation in women’s cricket
2025-05-02
Statement from England Cricket Board The ECB is today announcing a change to its regulations regarding eligibility for transgender playersContinue Reading
Parliament next week : Key Opposition MP’s bill to be debated
2025-05-02
Parliament to convene on May 8th and 9th Resolution under the Customs Ordinance pertaining to import duties to be approvedContinue Reading
India launches first transshipment port, set to reclaim cargo routed via Colombo
2025-05-02
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (2 May) inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala, marking the country’sContinue Reading
Woman’s smuggling run ends after Airport bust
2025-05-02
A 63-year-old woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle gold items, laptops, and mobileContinue Reading
“They humiliated my son”: Family demands justice after University Student’s Death
2025-05-02
The family of Charith Dilshan, the Sabaragamuwa University student who reportedly died by suicide, has made an emotional plea forContinue Reading
Lunch break on highway: May day rally buses raise Safety concerns (Video)
2025-05-01
A video circulating on social media shows a group of buses heading to May Day rallies stopping midway on aContinue Reading
St. Peter’s college withdraws from U-19 Rugby Knockouts amid allegations
2025-05-01
St. Peter’s College, Colombo, has announced its withdrawal from the ongoing Sri Lanka Schools Dialog Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament (2025Continue Reading
We are against Ragging : IUSF demands probe to student’s death
2025-05-01
The Inter-University Student Council (IUSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Charith Dilshan, a second-year student ofContinue Reading