Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup
2026-04-23
An envoy to Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the FinancialContinue Reading
Krrish deal : HC to recall Namal’s case on May 29
2026-04-23
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the transaction withContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Selling rate increases to Rs. 321
2026-04-23
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s per capita GDP surpasses USD 5,000 for first time in 2025
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka’s economy recorded strong growth in 2025, with GDP per capita rising to USD 5,003 compared to USD 4,546Continue Reading
Minister Handunneththi discusses trade, investment and industrial cooperation in Vienna talks
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, held talks with Michael Otter, Director General of the AustrianContinue Reading
DMT plans personalised number plates; 1,185 opt for Rs. 1 million special plates since 2023
2026-04-23
The Motor Traffic Department is working on a new system to introduce personalized vehicle number plates bearing personalized names, theContinue Reading
Police warn against false claims on recruitment age limits
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka Police have cautioned the public against false information circulating on social media regarding the age limits for recruitmentContinue Reading
Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans
2026-04-23
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “criticalContinue Reading
University of Hull to lead Colombo wetlands project
2026-04-23
The University of Hull’s internationally recognised expertise in flood resilience and water management is extending its reach into South Asia,Continue Reading
Iran FM condemns IRIS Dena attack in call with Sri Lanka FM: Iran Embassy
2026-04-23
The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Sri Lanka held a telephone conversation on Wednesday (22), amid heightened tensions following theContinue Reading
Additional Solicitor General alleges intimidation, plot to plant weapons on Easter attack witnesses
2026-04-23
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris on Wednesday told the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations into the 2019 Easter SundayContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Over 5.7 crore voters to decide triangular contest
2026-04-23
Voters in Tamil Nadu will take part in an unprecedented triangular contest on Thursday, 23 April, in the 2026 AssemblyContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-23
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (23), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
Nepal’s new minister resigns over questions on his investments
2026-04-22
Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned, less than a month after his appointment, following questions over his investments. Mr.Continue Reading
President orders Cyclone Ditwah compensation for partially damaged houses to be paid by end-May
2026-04-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Government-approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damagedContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Nawaz under investigation after positive test for recreational drug use
2026-04-22
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation after a positive test for recreational drug use, ESPNcricinfo can reveal. Nawaz’s dealContinue Reading
Opposition says committee request to summon key witnesses in 323 container probe rejected
2026-04-22
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has revealed that a request made by committee members to summon four key witnesses beforeContinue Reading
Media Ministry to take action against Hiru TV following complaints from Minister, CPC
2026-04-22
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Mass Media will take the necessary actions regardingContinue Reading