People in many countries now view China more positively than the US – new study
2026-07-16
Global perceptions of the United States have taken a downturn, with fresh survey data showing China now viewed more positivelyContinue Reading
France’s parliament passes assisted dying law
2026-07-16
France’s parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The law would allow anContinue Reading
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with illegal flower plants
2026-07-16
Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have arrested a Sri Lankan woman attempting to illegally transport a stockContinue Reading
Tea tourism : ‘Ceylon Tea Village 500’ national program launched in Badulla
2026-07-16
The inaugural ceremony of the “Ceylon Tea Village 500” National Program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Plantation and Rural Infrastructure,Continue Reading
Suspect who shot policeman in Katunayake arrested
2026-07-15
The suspect accused of shooting a police officer in Katunayake on Tuesday afternoon has been arrested, Police said. According toContinue Reading
Police respond to viral video linking child to School car fire
2026-07-15
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification regarding a viral social media video claiming an eight-year-old child set fire toContinue Reading
Cardinal to pursue legal action against MP Chamara Sampath
2026-07-15
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith will initiate legal action against MP Chamara Sampath over what has been described as false and defamatoryContinue Reading
Former National Olympic Committee Chairman Suresh Subramaniam passed away
2026-07-15
Former National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) President Suresh Subramaniam has passed away. Subramaniam served as President of theContinue Reading
NW Province school exams postponed: Education Ministry reveals reason
2026-07-15
The postponement of the North Western Province term examinations for Grades 6 to 11 was caused by a delay inContinue Reading
Construction of South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel completed under North Central Canal Project
2026-07-15
Construction of South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel, a key component of the North Central Canal Project, was completed on WednesdayContinue Reading
Mervyn Silva, Prasanna Ranaweera among six indicted over alleged State land fraud
2026-07-15
Former Minister Mervyn Silva, former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera and four others were served indictments by the Attorney General onContinue Reading
Iran threatens wider disruption to regional energy routes as US launches fresh strikes
2026-07-15
Iran has threatened to block additional oil and gas export routes across the Middle East as the United States launchedContinue Reading
Ranil raises concerns over proposal to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-07-15
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges could undermine theContinue Reading
Prime Minister Harini Meets Qatar’s Amir to Convey Sri Lanka’s Condolences
2026-07-15
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at Lusail Palace todayContinue Reading
GCE O/L 2026 : Notice for all students
2026-07-15
Private candidates who have not yet obtained a National Identity Card (NIC) can still apply for the 2026 G.C.E. OrdinaryContinue Reading
Police launch probe after drug parcel thrown into Galle Prison
2026-07-15
Police have launched an investigation after two unidentified suspects allegedly threw a parcel containing drugs and other prohibited items intoContinue Reading
NPP’s Negombo Municipal Council mayor resigns
2026-07-15
Negombo Mayor Robert Heenkenda of the National People’s Power (NPP)-led Negombo Municipal Council has resigned from his position, according toContinue Reading
No ICC Board Representation, Elections Needed: New ICC Statement on SLC
2026-07-15
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has reiterated that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will continue to be barred from representationContinue Reading