Hayleys PLC secures court order against Wimal Weerawansa
The District Court of Kaduwela today (09) issued an enjoining order against former MP Wimal Weerawansa, following…
BREAKING NEWS
- WATCH : Vaibhav Suryavanshi clash with Sri Lankan player in Tense game
- Authorities warn of legal action over discharge of wastewater into rainwater drains
- Police warn foreigners against counterfeit currency scams
- 19-hour water cut in parts of Gampaha District on Tuesday
- Pillayan named as suspect in 2008 Eastern Province murders, CID tells court
- “Cut out the outside noise”: Former SL Captain meets Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Meta announces several new features for Facebook
- US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California
- Railways website withstands thousands of cyberattacks after launch: Bimal Rathnayake
- Fuel subsidy ends in June, future action depends on situation: Deputy Finance Minister
LOCAL
ICC rates Lord’s and Gaddafi Stadium pitches as ‘Unsatisfactory’
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches used for the first Test between England and New…
Parliament approves sending DMT fraud report to Attorney General
Parliament today (09) approved a motion to refer a Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) report on alleged financial…
INTERNATIONAL
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber reportedly crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in…
UK teacher found guilty of murder and sexual abuse of adopted baby
A secondary school teacher in the UK has been found guilty of the murder and sexual abuse of a 13-month-oldContinue…
Iran’s FM says negotiations with U.S. on final deal to be held after…
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Monday the first round of negotiations on a final agreement…
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POLITICS
Paddy farmers need a guaranteed price now – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised the Government for failing to stabilise paddy prices,…
Minister challenges Opposition Leader to come clean on container…
“People like Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who protect thieves, do not understand the value of public trust.…
UNP, SJB working on common list, symbol for PC Poll – Thalatha
UNP General Secretary Thalatha Athukorale stated that the objective of the ongoing discussions between the United…
BUSINESS
Prime Group’s Bhoomi Realty breaks ground on OAZI in the heart of Kaduwela…
OAZI, the flagship residential development by Bhoomi Realty Holdings, a member of the Prime Group, officially…
Danu Innasithamby Returns as Host for MasterChef Sri Lanka Season 2
“Back to the Kitchen: Danu Innasithamby Returns for MasterChef Sri Lanka Season 2.” Following the phenomenal…
Port City Colombo Forum in Dubai Positions Sri Lanka as South Asia’s…
Exclusive invitation-only engagement at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC brought together approximately 200 senior UAE…
SPORTS
Kyle Busch Dead at 41: NASCAR Champion Dies After Being Hospitalised With Severe…
Kyle Busch, one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history and a two-time Cup Series champion, died on Thursday,…
Kyrgyzstan President attends Sri Lanka vs Kyrgyzstan game
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, attended a Sri Lanka vs Kyrgyzstan football match, which was part of …
Construction work begins on Jaffna International Cricket Stadium
Construction work began on the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
TECHNOLOGY
‘Charity begins at home’
T&CPiyadasa RillagodaTags: Print EditionAfter fifty years of English teaching experience both here and abroad,…
Transforming Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape
T&CRishan YasasTags: Print EditionSri Lanka’s agricultural sector is experiencing a transformative boost thanks…
Revolutionised reading
T&CSachitra MahendraTags: Print EditionThe ongoing discussion regarding the advantages of physical reading…
ENTERTAINMENT
Top actress tells Marvel star Sri Lanka has the best food
Top actress Olivia Colman told Marvel star Benedict Cumberbatch that best food she has had was in Sri Lanka during…
Grammy Award winning Ne-Yo looks forward to Sri Lanka visit
Global R&B sensation Ne-Yo, a three-time Grammy Award winner and renowned songwriter, says he has always wanted…
Hrithik Roshan to replace Sharuk Khan at City of Dreams Sri Lanka…
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan will be attending the opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2nd August. Roshan said…
ECONOMIC
Middle East on Brink as Direct Israel-Iran Conflict Erupts, Oil Prices Surge on…
Global markets are in turmoil as a direct and unprecedented military conflict has erupted between Israel and Iran,…
Basil appoints five committees to devise right actions for economy;…
Sri Lanka’s new Minister of Finance, Basil Rajapaksa has appointed five sub-committees to come up with ‘right…
Sri Lanka’s Ceypetco lost Rs57bn in five months on fixed prices:…
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has lost 57 billion rupees up to May 2021 after as prices were…
LAW
Couple in Rs. 5 Bn fraud held in Kandy
Had defrauded over 1,000 in Galenbindunuwewa Depositors promised high interest rates Bought land, houses across…
Organised crime, drug rackets will be eliminated by June – Minister
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said he was confident that organised crime and drug trafficking rackets could…
Multipronged effort to get hijacked trawler released
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department Director General Susantha Kahawatta said his department along with the…
REGIONAL
Hong Kong Tourism Board Remixes Business Events with World-Class Gastronomy at…
Blending mega events appeal with business opportunities and MICE visitors are invited to top-class wine-pairing…
Middle East on Brink as Direct Israel-Iran Conflict Erupts, Oil Prices…
Global markets are in turmoil as a direct and unprecedented military conflict has erupted between Israel and Iran,…
India holds ‘Super Tuesday’ vote
INDIA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among tens of millions of people to cast ballots as India holds a…