Sri Lanka should revise IMF targets : CB Governor
2026-01-13
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka should pursue revisions to the targets set under the InternationalContinue Reading
President meets outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung
2026-01-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday, ahead of her scheduledContinue Reading
“Saving for retirement will be irrelevant in the next 20 years” – Elon Musk
2026-01-13
Saving for retirement has been a cornerstone of personal finance for well over a century. It could become pointless soon,Continue Reading
Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket after India series
2026-01-13
Alyssa Healy, the Australia captain and one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles,Continue Reading
Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations
2026-01-13
Somalia has severed all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, annulling deals spanning key port operations, security cooperation and defence,Continue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some Provinces today
2026-01-13
The Department of Meteorology says showers are expected in several provinces today, with fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likelyContinue Reading
Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas passed away
2026-01-13
Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and defence analyst Iqbal Athas passed away early this morning. He was 81. Family sources saidContinue Reading
Google-Apple New Partnership announced
2026-01-12
Apple is joining forces with Google to power its artificial intelligence features, including a major Siri upgrade expected later thisContinue Reading
28-year-old shot dead by police after attempting to attack officers
2026-01-12
A 28-year-old man was shot dead by police in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, after he allegedly obstructed the duties of police officersContinue Reading
Sri Lankan animated film set for worldwide release as trailer drops
2026-01-12
Mogo Studios has released the trailer of a Sri Lankan animated feature film, “The Secret of the Moonstone,” marking aContinue Reading
Grassrooted Trust issues clarification on allegations raised in Parliament
2026-01-12
The Grassrooted Trust has issued a statement outlining what it described as factual clarifications in response to allegations made againstContinue Reading
Four killed, one injured in bus–car head-on collision
2026-01-12
Four people died and one person was injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a car inContinue Reading
Hambantota Port reports 175% cargo growth in 2025
2026-01-12
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) states it closed 2025 with a 175% increase in cargo volumes, handling 8.24 million metricContinue Reading
Parliament Secretariat denies claims of action by Speaker against staff
2026-01-12
The Parliamentary Secretariat of Sri Lanka has dismissed as false the news reports circulating in the media under the headlineContinue Reading
Iran protests : Trump says US considering ‘very strong’ military options
2026-01-12
Donald Trump has claimed Iran has reached out and proposed negotiations, as he considers “very strong” military action against theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh sends third cyclone relief shipment
2026-01-12
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh dispatched the third shipment of 40-foot container relief items worth USD 19,000 lastContinue Reading
Body of 14-year-old exhumed in Deraniyagala death probe
2026-01-12
The body of a 14-year-old boy, who reportedly died under suspicious circumstances in Nuriyawatte, Deraniyagala was exhumed today (Jan. 12)Continue Reading
Court allows Wimal’s Satyagraha to continue under conditions
2026-01-12
Thalangama Police requested a court order to remove the satyagraha held in front of the Ministry of Education in BattaramullaContinue Reading