WATCH: Historic moment for Sinhala Cinema at Cannes
2025-05-18
Sri Lanka marked a proud moment in cinema history as the newly restored version of Gehenu Lamai (1978), directed byContinue Reading
War Heroes’ Day: President’s attendance confirmed after Defence briefing confusion
2025-05-18
The Ranaviru Seva Authority has confirmed that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will attend the National War Heroes’ Day ceremony tomorrowContinue Reading
9 Questions: India-Pakistan Tensions & Sri Lanka’s Concerns – Indian HC speaks to Newswire
2025-05-18
In an interview with Newswire, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, shared India’s official position onContinue Reading
‘Travel with Jo’ YouTuber arrested in India on Espionage Charges
2025-05-18
Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old travel vlogger from India known online as “Travel with Jo,” was arrested on charges of espionageContinue Reading
Thusitha Hallouwa shooting : Police release statement
2025-05-18
Investigations into the shooting incident targeting Thusitha Halloluwa, former Director General of Public Relations to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, have beenContinue Reading
Red alert heavy rain warning for 11 districts
2025-05-18
South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island. Due to its impact, Showery conditions are expected to enhanceContinue Reading
IPL points table 2025 | Standings
2025-05-17
An anti-climactic start for the resumption of the IPL as a washout sees the defending champions, KKR’s playoff hopes goContinue Reading
Shooting incident: Ranil’s Former PR Chief Thusitha Halloluwa targeted in Colombo
2025-05-17
A vehicle carrying Thusitha Halloluwa, former Director General of Public Relations to ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe, came under gunfire in NarahenpitaContinue Reading
“Govt earns Rs. 45M above valuation in Vehicle Auction” : CID complaint over fake news
2025-05-17
The President’s office has rejected recent social media and media reports as false, regarding the tender-based sale of government vehiclesContinue Reading
Mount Lavinia Killing : Police nab Motorbike rider
2025-05-17
A 45-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Praveen Nissanka, a municipal worker, inContinue Reading
Electricity Tariff Hike: CEB submits proposal with increased rates
2025-05-17
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed an 18.3% increase in electricity tariffs for the period of June to DecemberContinue Reading
Young Journalist dies in tragic road accident
2025-05-17
Priyan Malinda, a well-known regional journalist, tragically passed away early this morning (May 17) following a fatal road accident inContinue Reading
Sri Lankan gang leader arrested in Toronto to be handed over to France
2025-05-17
An Ontario judge has granted the extradition of a Sri Lankan gang leader arrested in Toronto last year for hisContinue Reading
SL Navy manufactures 400 more Thalassemia Infusion Systems locally
2025-05-17
In a significant step towards combating thalassemia, the Sri Lanka Navy 16 May 25 handed over 400 thalassemia infusion systemsContinue Reading
Ministry condemns “unjust” railway strike despite solutions being provided
2025-05-17
The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation has condemned the ongoing strike by Station Masters, calling it anContinue Reading
Red : Heavy rain alert issue for 6 districts
2025-05-17
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern province and in Anuradhapura and Puttalam districts. Heavy falls above 100Continue Reading
Moody’s downgrades US government of top credit rating
2025-05-17
The United States has lost its final perfect credit rating, as Moody’s downgraded the country’s rating from ‘AAA’ to ‘Aa1’,Continue Reading
Met Dept. forecasts Rain in 6 Provinces over coming days
2025-05-17
Showery condition is expected to be enhanced in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North western and Northern provinces and in Galle andContinue Reading