Michael becomes the highest-grossing biopic of all time
2026-06-30
The Jackson family film Michael has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time, despite middling reviews, strong competition and evenContinue Reading
Pillayan remanded until July 13 over Eastern Province murder investigations
2026-06-30
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as Pillayan, was ordered into remand custody until July 13 in connection withContinue Reading
Advisory for strong winds : Red alerts issued to15 districts
2026-06-30
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-central, Northwestern provincesContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops to Rs. 340
2026-06-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30), comparedContinue Reading
Private bus owners demand annual fare revision from July 1
2026-06-30
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association says the annual bus fare revision should take effect tomorrow (01) under established policy.Continue Reading
Man arrested with 5 high-powered motorcycles and fake number plates in Hokandara
2026-06-30
A 25‑year‑old resident of Hokandara was arrested on Monday (29) after Police seized five high‑powered motorcycles and two counterfeit numberContinue Reading
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction
2026-06-30
A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced on Monday (Jun 29)Continue Reading
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
2026-06-30
Ford executives said they have hired 350 veteran engineers, some of them were former employees, while others had been workingContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-30
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara EliyaContinue Reading
Trump must pay $5 million after Supreme Court denies his appeal of sexual abuse verdict
2026-06-29
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal against a jury verdict that found himContinue Reading
Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka
2026-06-29
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a reduction in the prices of Petrol Octane 92 and Auto Diesel withContinue Reading
WhatsApp introduces usernames: Here’s how to reserve yours
2026-06-29
WhatsApp has begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature, allowing users to reserve a unique username ahead of the widerContinue Reading
Gold falls as Iran-US tensions fuel inflation concerns
2026-06-29
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Monday (29) as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oilContinue Reading
Pope names Bishop Anton Ranjith as new Bishop of Jaffna
2026-06-29
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Justin Bernard Gnanapragasam from the pastoral office of the Diocese ofContinue Reading
Aashiq Nazeer wins gold at WBC Muay Thai event, marks milestone for Sri Lanka
2026-06-29
Sri Lanka secured a historic milestone at the WBC Muaythai World Championship 2026, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25Continue Reading
Sangakkara labels England’s tactics “chaotic” after Stokes’ retirement
2026-06-29
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara criticised England’s approach following Ben Stokes’ shock retirement announcement, describing the team’s tactics asContinue Reading
Deadline to submit asset and liability declarations ends tomorrow – CIABOC
2026-06-29
The deadline for public officials and other persons required by law to submit their declarations of assets and liabilities withoutContinue Reading
Two drown after makeshift raft capsizes at Loggalla Oya Reservoir
2026-06-29
Two men drowned after a makeshift raft carrying a group of visitors capsized in the Loggalla Oya Reservoir in RidimaliyaddaContinue Reading