Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela wins Nobel Peace Prize
2025-10-10
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition politician, is the winner of the 2025 NobelContinue Reading
Sri Lanka linked to U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil network
2025-10-10
The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday targeting nearly 100 individuals, entities and vessels connected to Iran’s oil and petrochemicalContinue Reading
US imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchases
2025-10-10
The U.S. imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helpedContinue Reading
Govt to take action over MPs claim on Easter Attack mastermind
2025-10-09
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament today (Oct. 9) that legal action will be taken against a parliamentarian who allegedlyContinue Reading
Two child deaths in pools spark questions over safety and supervision
2025-10-09
Two recent child deaths in swimming pools have raised serious concerns over safety standards and the lack of trained lifeguardsContinue Reading
Nobel Prize in literature goes to Laszlo Krasznahorkai
2025-10-09
Laszlo Krasznahorkai of Hungary will receive this year’s Nobel Prize in literature, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday. Krasznahorkai won “for his compelling and visionaryContinue Reading
Minister Wasantha explains why a 9 member delegation is going to WTO
2025-10-09
Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has defended the participation of Sri Lankan government officials in the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO)Continue Reading
Govt defends UNHRC stance as opposition slams vote decision
2025-10-09
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath accused previous governments of politicizing national issues and human rights for political gain, defending the government’sContinue Reading
Car fleeing Police inspection found abandoned, driver arrested
2025-10-08
A car that fled from police officers during an attempted inspection, endangering the lives of the officers, has been foundContinue Reading
Minister urges media to avoid gender labels in reporting accidents
2025-10-08
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake called for more responsible media reporting, citing a newspaper article about a fatal accident in DoluwaContinue Reading
CTU meets education officials over key service issues
2025-10-08
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union held discussions with the Secretary to the Ministry of Education this week, seeking urgent solutions toContinue Reading
Sri Lankan designer showcases collection at Paris Fashion Week
2025-10-07
Sri Lankan designer Chathuri Samaraweera, Founder and Artistic Director of the ANAYA Collection debuted her designer wear collection during ParisContinue Reading
Nobel Prize in physics goes to trio of US-based scientists
2025-10-07
A trio of US-based scientists, John Clarke of the UK, Michel Devoret of France, and John Martinis of the US, haveContinue Reading
Opposition calls for Select Committee to probe release of 323 containers
2025-10-07
Opposition MPs today handed over a motion seeking to appoint a Select Committee to investigate the controversial release of 323Continue Reading
Murder at JVP meeting : SC upholds death sentence of Julampitiye Amare
2025-10-07
The Supreme Court today (Oct. 7) upheld the death sentence imposed on G.G. Amarasinghe, popularly known as “Julampitiya Amare,” byContinue Reading
Sri Lankan para athletes return home with 02 bronze medals
2025-10-07
Sri Lanka’s team of para athletes who competed at the Para World Championships in New Delhi, India, returned to theContinue Reading
Bambalapitiya club raided for selling alcohol on Poya Day
2025-10-07
A nightclub in Bambalapitiya was raided by the Colombo South Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau on the night of October 6,Continue Reading
8-year-old dies after Colombo Swimming Club tragedy
2025-10-07
The 8-year-old boy who was critically injured in an incident at the Colombo Swimming Club last week has died, hospitalContinue Reading