Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening
2026-06-29
Oil prices have climbed following the latest flare-up in hostilities between the United States and Iran. Brent crude, the primaryContinue Reading
US and Iran agree to pause attacks and meet in Qatar
2026-06-29
US and Iran agree to halt strikes and hold talks in Qatar on Tuesday over Strait of Hormuz tensions, USContinue Reading
Strong winds : High risk alert for several areas
2026-06-29
Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-central and Northwestern provincesContinue Reading
President calls for revival of Buddhist values in Poson message
2026-06-29
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Poson Full Moon Poya Day message, urged Sri Lankans to revive the fading valuesContinue Reading
Sri Lankan singer Rukman Asitha dies at 48
2026-06-29
Popular Sri Lankan vocalist Rukman Asitha has passed away. According to reports, hospital sources confirmed that Asitha died while receivingContinue Reading
Argentine footballer’s wife, children found dead in Venezuela quake
2026-06-29
The wife and children of Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo have been found dead amid the devastating double earthquakes inContinue Reading
Over 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-29
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-EliyaContinue Reading
Ben Stokes announces retirement from international cricket
2026-06-28
Ben Stokes has announced he will retire as England Men’s Test captain and from international cricket at the end ofContinue Reading
Europe heatwave linked to over 1,300 deaths as 191 million face extreme temperatures
2026-06-28
More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 in connection with the continent’s record-breaking heatwave,Continue Reading
Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash, France Aircraft Disaster Kill 25
2026-06-28
A total of 25 people were killed in two separate aviation accidents reported on Sunday, with fatal crashes in SaudiContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Kalmunai over video of dog being attacked
2026-06-28
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a video that circulated on social media showing a dog beingContinue Reading
Anuradhapura Multi-Modal Transport Hub’s First Phase Opened to Public
2026-06-28
The first phase of the Anuradhapura Multi-Modal Transport Hub was opened to the public on Saturday after construction, which hadContinue Reading
Four arrested at BIA with over 12 kilos of hashish and kush
2026-06-28
Four suspects, including a female suspect, were arrested with more than 12 kilograms of hashish and kush following a seriesContinue Reading
World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule: Qualified teams, match dates
2026-06-28
After 16 days of jam-packed action, the 2026 FIFA World Cup have finalised the 32 teams that will proceed toContinue Reading
Man hacked to death in Weeraketiya; suspect arrested
2026-06-28
A 30-year-old man was killed in a sharp weapon attack in the Kinchigune area of the Weeraketiya Police Division onContinue Reading
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm in some areas
2026-06-28
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 JUNE 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 June 2026. Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble
2026-06-28
An 18-day-old baby has been rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela, in one of theContinue Reading
GMOA elects new President and Secretary
2026-06-28
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has elected Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa as its new President. He was elected during theContinue Reading