WhatsApp clarifies privacy safeguards for new usernames feature
2026-07-01
WhatsApp has responded to concerns over its upcoming usernames feature, clarifying that users will not be discoverable through a publicContinue Reading
Sri Lanka begins inspections to remove unsafe vehicles from roads
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka Police have launched a nationwide operation to identify and remove unsafe vehicles from the country’s roads as partContinue Reading
IMF reveals what’s next for Sri Lanka’s bailout programme
2026-06-30
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka’s economic reform programme has helped the country withstand the impact of theContinue Reading
Sajith unveils Strategic Climate Preparedness Proposal at National Disaster Management Council
2026-06-30
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has proposed a series of measures to strengthen Sri Lanka’s climate resilience and disaster preparedness, warningContinue Reading
Sidath hails Windies pacers as modern-day Garner, Marshall, Holding and Roberts after crushing Sri Lanka
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Cricket Committee Chairman and Transformation Committee member Sidath Wettimuny has praised the West Indies pace attackContinue Reading
President appoints new leadership for Board of Investment
2026-06-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Senior Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa as the new Chairman of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka conveys condolences to Saudi Arabia over Aramco helicopter crash
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka has expressed its condolences to the Government and people of Saudi Arabia following the fatal Saudi Aramco helicopterContinue Reading
IMF says Sri Lanka has made greater progress than many countries – President’s Office
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka’s President’s Office says an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has commended the country’s progress in implementing its economicContinue Reading
Sri Lankan photojournalist Gemunu Amarasinghe wins prestigious AAJA award
2026-06-30
Sri Lankan photojournalist Gemunu Amarasinghe has been honoured with the 2026 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Journalism Excellence Award forContinue Reading
Former NLB chairman arrested in bribery probe linked to Ravi Karunanayake
2026-06-30
Former National Lotteries Board (NLB) Chairman Shyamila Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
Trump must pay $5 million after Supreme Court denies his appeal of sexual abuse verdict
2026-06-29
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal against a jury verdict that found himContinue Reading
Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka
2026-06-29
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a reduction in the prices of Petrol Octane 92 and Auto Diesel withContinue Reading
WhatsApp introduces usernames: Here’s how to reserve yours
2026-06-29
WhatsApp has begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature, allowing users to reserve a unique username ahead of the widerContinue Reading
Pope names Bishop Anton Ranjith as new Bishop of Jaffna
2026-06-29
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Justin Bernard Gnanapragasam from the pastoral office of the Diocese ofContinue Reading
Aashiq Nazeer wins gold at WBC Muay Thai event, marks milestone for Sri Lanka
2026-06-29
Sri Lanka secured a historic milestone at the WBC Muaythai World Championship 2026, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25Continue Reading
Sangakkara labels England’s tactics “chaotic” after Stokes’ retirement
2026-06-29
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara criticised England’s approach following Ben Stokes’ shock retirement announcement, describing the team’s tactics asContinue Reading
How can Sri Lanka qualify for LA28 Cricket Olympics
2026-06-29
Sri Lanka’s men’s and women’s cricket teams are both likely to have to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 OlympicContinue Reading
