Thailand revives bill to clear the air of toxic smog
2026-05-21
Thailand’s parliament has revived long-delayed legislation to recognize clean air as a protected public right, a major step in aContinue Reading
Melody toffee goes out of stock in India after Modi-Meloni viral video
2026-05-20
A packet of Parle Melody has unexpectedly turned into one of the internet’s biggest talking points after a viral exchangeContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over Wanawasala train derailment sabotage claim
2026-05-16
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the train derailment near Wanawasala after investigations revealed that metal parts hadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka steps up anti-smoking drive with global support
2026-05-16
Sri Lankan universities, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and global health organizations have joined forces to strengthen efforts to reduce tobacco useContinue Reading
Only 16 of 92 Floating Market shops still operating, inspection finds
2026-05-16
Officials attached to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development have carried outContinue Reading
Honda reports first loss in decades as it slows EV strategy
2026-05-15
Japan’s second largest carmaker Honda on Thursday confirmed its first operating loss since 1957, before it started selling mass-produced carsContinue Reading
Pilot project launched for stray animal care and cremation services
2026-05-15
A new project has been launched in the Western Province aimed at providing sustainable solutions to the issues faced byContinue Reading
Anuradhapura child abuse case: NCPA issues special statement
2026-05-15
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) says it has faced no interference in relation to the ongoing investigations into theContinue Reading
Ministry of Brands opens second outlet at One Galle Face Mall
2026-05-15
Sri Lanka’s first off-price retailer expands footprint with 7,000 sq. ft. store at Colombo’s premier lifestyle destination Ministry of BrandsContinue Reading
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to play World Cup final halftime show
2026-05-15
Three major performers from pop, past and present, will perform during halftime of the World Cup final this year. TheContinue Reading
UK: Health minister quits in likely bid to topple PM Starmer
2026-05-14
Two heavy hitters in the UK Labour Party sought to position themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday,Continue Reading
No shortage in fertilizer for Yala season: Agriculture Minister
2026-05-11
Agriculture Minister K. D. Lal Kantha assured that there is no shortage of fertilizer and said supplies would be sufficientContinue Reading
Spill gates open at 18 reservoirs after heavy rainfall
2026-05-11
12 major reservoirs and 6 medium‑scale reservoirs under its management are currently releasing water due to the prevailing heavy rainfall,Continue Reading
540 arrested in islandwide crime and drug crackdown
2026-05-09
Police said 27,615 individuals were inspected yesterday (May 8) under ongoing crime and narcotics prevention operations conducted islandwide. A totalContinue Reading
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor remanded over bribery charges
2026-05-09
The Kurunegala Deputy Mayor M. Ashardeen Moinudeen, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera remanded over sexual abuse charges
2026-05-09
Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thera has been remanded until May 12 following his arrest in connection with the alleged abduction andContinue Reading
ADT supports relief and recovery efforts across Sri Lanka after Ditwah
2026-05-09
In the aftermath of devastating floods that displaced entire communities across the country, the Alliance Development Trust (ADT) has emergedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Vietnam hold defence talks in Colombo
2026-05-09
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) held bilateral discussions with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime MinisterContinue Reading