Tamil Genocide Monument inaugurated in Canada despite Sri Lanka’s objection
2025-05-12
A monument commemorating the victims of the final stages of the Sri Lankan war was officially inaugurated on May 10Continue Reading
Trump defends controversial gift of jet from Qatar
2025-05-12
US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new luxury Boeing aircraft as a gift after media reported that he wouldContinue Reading
Fire destroys 20 motorcycles at Kadugannawa showroom
2025-05-12
A fire that broke out at a well-known motorcycle showroom in the Ambilimigama area of the Kadugannawa Police Division destroyedContinue Reading
US, China to slash tariffs for 90 days
2025-05-12
The United States and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs in the next 90 days, top US officials said on Monday. The moveContinue Reading
Virat Kohli announces Test Retirement
2025-05-12
After days of speculation, Indian cricket great Virat Kohli has confirmed his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect inContinue Reading
PM, Ministers visit survivors of Kotmale bus tragedy
2025-05-12
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake on Sunday visited patients receiving treatment at Gampola and Peradeniya hospitalsContinue Reading
President’s Vesak Day Message
2025-05-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake marked Vesak Full Moon Poya Day with a message emphasizing the continued relevance of the Buddha’sContinue Reading
Weather : Showers in several areas
2025-05-12
Showery conditions are expected to intensify in southwestern Sri Lanka from the evening of May 12, the Department of MeteorologyContinue Reading
Qatar to gift $400 million ‘flying palace’ for Trump ?
2025-05-11
In what may be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government, the TrumpContinue Reading
A Mother’s Sacrifice : She saved her child, but lost her life
2025-05-11
The mother who was seen in a viral video earlier today protecting her baby while trapped inside the overturned busContinue Reading
WATCH : Bangladesh keeper left embarrassed after comical error
2025-05-11
In the third unofficial One Day International between Bangladesh A and New Zealand A, wicket-keeper Nurul Hasan found himself inContinue Reading
Car plunges down precipice on Hatton-Colombo road (Video)
2025-05-11
A family of five travelling in a car met with an accident this morning when their vehicle veered off theContinue Reading
Actress Semini granted bail, clarifies circumstances behind arrest
2025-05-11
Sri Lankan actress Semini Iddamalgoda was released on bail Sunday, a day after her arrest by Welikada Police over whatContinue Reading
CAA to conduct raids and awareness during Vesak season
2025-05-11
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that it will carry out awareness programs and raids across the country duringContinue Reading
Govt announces Rs. 1 Mn compensation per life lost in Kotmale Crash
2025-05-11
A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their lifeContinue Reading
Kotmale bus accident: President expresses condolences & pledges action on road safety
2025-05-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed deep shock and sadness over the tragic bus accident this morning (11) in theContinue Reading
Where to watch Vesak in Colombo: Key zones & dates
2025-05-11
The Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan in Colombo in view of the Vesak 2025 celebrations, whichContinue Reading
Foreign Workers’ remittances: April 2025 figures released
2025-05-11
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances in April 2025 amounted to USD 646.1 million, up from USD 543.8 million in AprilContinue Reading