EU to require user-replaceable smartphone and tablet batteries from Feb 2027
The European Union will introduce new rules from 18 February 2027 requiring portable batteries used in products such as smartphonesContinue Reading
How to Find Newswire Stories First on Google
Want to make sure you see Newswire stories more often when checking Google for the latest news? Google’s new PreferredContinue Reading
RCSS signs MOU with South Asian University to boost regional research
The South Asian University (SAU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) inContinue Reading
Motorist highlights police confusion over green EV number plates
A motorist has highlighted concerns over what he described as a lack of awareness among some police officers regarding theContinue Reading
Will vehicle customs surcharge be removed after Dec. 31? Deputy Minister responds
A decision on whether to discontinue the customs surcharge on vehicle imports after December 31 will depend on Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
ICC announces sanctions for Jaiswal & Asitha
India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25% of their match feesContinue Reading
Jaiswal Faces Possible ICC Sanction After Heated Clash With Asitha Fernando
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal could face disciplinary action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) following his heated confrontation with SriContinue Reading
“Bank Officer” Orders a Feast, Steals From Colombo Hotel and Vanishes
Police have launched an investigation to arrest a suspect accused of stealing items from a prominent hotel in Colombo afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka declares 3-Day National Mourning for Nanda Malini
Sri Lanka has declared a three-day period of national mourning following the death of legendary singer Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini.Continue Reading
From Facebook to Court: Rs. 500,000 Shell Deal Backfires
A man who attempted to sell the shell of a protected sea snail for Rs. 500,000 has been arrested byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket Honors Top Performers at Annual Cricket Awards 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket recognized and honored the outstanding performers of the cricketing field at the Annual Cricket Awards 2025 celebratingContinue Reading
COPE accepts apology from two state officials over conduct
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) says two officials of the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) have apologised over theirContinue Reading
Eva Joins Hands with the Ministry of Education to Bring Menstrual Hygiene Access to One Million Schoolgirls
Nationwide initiative to reach 1 million students across 6000 schools In one of Sri Lanka’s largest menstrual hygiene initiatives forContinue Reading
Foreign tourist killed after paramotor crashes into sea off Bentota
A 31-year-old Palestinian woman was killed after a powered parachute (paramotor) crashed into the sea in Bentota this evening. AccordingContinue Reading
IFAB says Referee made Wrong Call in Argentina–Switzerland World Cup Clash
Soccer’s law-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has clarified that Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have beenContinue Reading
Tamil-speaking parties seek meeting with President on issues affecting communities
Leaders and representatives of six Tamil-speaking political parties have requested a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss mattersContinue Reading
Two US service members killed in Iranian attack in Jordan, one missing: CENTCOM
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says two American service members were killed and another remains missing following Iranian ballistic missileContinue Reading