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
Dry weather to prevail across most areas, says Met Department
2026-07-13
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in Colombo
2026-07-13
A 37-year-old Chinese national has been arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in the Galle Face area, police said. The suspectContinue Reading
Oil prices surge as US and Iran exchange fresh attacks
2026-07-13
Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes, raising concerns overContinue Reading
Dengue Alert: Important notice for all students from Education Ministry
2026-07-12
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has permitted schools to allow students to wear clothing that providesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hikes company and society registration fees
2026-07-12
The Sri Lankan government has increased a range of fees related to the registration of companies and societies under aContinue Reading
Brendon McCullum removed as England Test coach as Bazball era ends
2026-07-12
Brendon McCullum has been removed as England’s Test coach, bringing the Bazball era to an end following a difficult periodContinue Reading
Man arrested for Destroying Bee Colony inside Ritigala strict nature reserve
2026-07-12
A man was arrested by wildlife officers on Friday for allegedly entering the Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve without permission andContinue Reading
Norwegian Air replaces logo with British Airways’ after losing bet
2026-07-12
Norwegian Air has temporarily changed its Instagram profile logo to British Airways’ branding after losing a friendly social media wagerContinue Reading
Six Tamil-Speaking parties to announce joint agreement
2026-07-12
Six Tamil-speaking political parties are set to announce an agreement to work together on matters of mutual concern atContinue Reading
SLC legal bills top Rs. 681 Million in 3 years – Report
2026-07-12
Sri Lanka Cricket’s former administration spent more than Rs. 681 million on legal fees and related expenses between 2023 andContinue Reading
Key Trump Ally Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71
2026-07-12
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump and one of the Republican Party’s most influential foreignContinue Reading