Iran threatens wider disruption to regional energy routes as US launches fresh strikes
2026-07-15
Iran has threatened to block additional oil and gas export routes across the Middle East as the United States launchedContinue Reading
Prime Minister Harini Meets Qatar’s Amir to Convey Sri Lanka’s Condolences
2026-07-15
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at Lusail Palace todayContinue Reading
No ICC Board Representation, Elections Needed: New ICC Statement on SLC
2026-07-15
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has reiterated that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will continue to be barred from representationContinue Reading
Official : ICC announces major changes to ODI & T20 World Cup formats
2026-07-15
14-team ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup to include four rounds with the introduction of a ‘Super Series’ round prior toContinue Reading
How busy was Sri Lanka Airport in first 6 Months of 2026?
2026-07-15
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has reported handling nearly 4.75 million passenger movements during the first six months of 2026, highlightingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan fined in New Zealand after rolling back Car Odometer by over 30,000km
2026-07-15
A Sri Lankan living in New Zealand has been sentenced after a court found that a used vehicle was soldContinue Reading
Police arrest former minister’s brother in Liquor Licence fraud case
2026-07-15
Former Provincial Councillor Jayalath Bandara Dissanayake, the brother of former Minister S.B. Dissanayake, has been arrested by the Central CrimesContinue Reading
CPA Poll: President AKD enjoys 75.5% Public Satisfaction
2026-07-15
A majority of Sri Lankans are satisfied with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s performance, while nearly two-thirds support abolishing the ExecutiveContinue Reading
CID reveals how exercise time dispute sparked Negombo Prison unrest
2026-07-14
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today revealed before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court that 40 CID officers have been deployed inContinue Reading
Work begins on Independence Square walking path after Harsha raises concerns
2026-07-14
Repair work has commenced on the walking path at Independence Square after Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de SilvaContinue Reading
Prime Minister’s Office clarifies purpose of Qatar visit
2026-07-14
The Prime Minister’s Office has issued a corrected media release regarding Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya’s visit to Qatar. AccordingContinue Reading
Escalating Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil to Four-Week High
2026-07-14
Global oil prices climbed to a four-week high on Tuesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns overContinue Reading
Inside Pakistan’s never-ending War within its own borders
2026-07-14
Pakistan, which played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, is embroiled inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka invites global bids for 250 MW battery storage project
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka has launched an international tender to develop a 250 MW/1,000 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), markingContinue Reading
Bad Hair Day for Smugglers: Navy seizes 5,386 Shampoo Packets
2026-07-14
The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered a consignment of smuggled shampoo packets during a search operation at Urumalei beach inContinue Reading
Shaheen Afridi to play LPL after Pakistan Test Squad omission
2026-07-14
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been confirmed as a Kandy Royals player for the 2026 Lanka Premier LeagueContinue Reading
Sanjeeva Ranatunga stars as Media XI Beat San Francisco Bay XI at NCC
2026-07-14
The Sri Lanka Cricket Invitational Media XI defeated the touring San Francisco Bay Select XI by 14 runs in theContinue Reading
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade, announces 20% Hormuz cargo charge
2026-07-14
US President Donald Trump has announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and vessels, while saying theContinue Reading