Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to four years in each of four corruption cases
The Colombo High Court today (09) sentenced former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to four years of rigorous…
BREAKING NEWS
- Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to four years in each of four corruption cases
- Illegal drone imports face crackdown
- Government takes steps to free three major elephant corridors
- ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ operates only through Treasury account, COPF told
- Three injured in Thalawathugoda restaurant fire
- Home Lands and Mahela Jayawardene Team Up to Make Sri Lanka the Next Global Real Estate Destination
- Two fuel ships to arrive in Sri Lanka this week
- Online brand scam : Woman arrested over Rs. 426,300 financial fraud
- Sajith calls for $2.5 billion Treasury fund diversion report to be tabled in Parliament
- Apple lays out AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
LOCAL
Illegal drone imports face crackdown
Sri Lankan authorities have moved to tighten regulations on drone operations and imports, with mandatory licensing…
Government takes steps to free three major elephant corridors
The government has announced decisive measures to free three major elephant corridors, Wetahirakanda, Hadapanagala,…
INTERNATIONAL
Apple lays out AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
Apple on Monday announced an all-new version of Siri during its Worldwide Developers Conference, a move that could…
Global travel magazine ‘Time Out’ unveils best cities for food in 2026
Global travel magazine, Time Out, has unveiled its latest ranking of the world’s best food cities, with Lima, Peru,…
Trump says Israel-Iran deal is close, Strait of Hormuz to reopen soon
US President Donald Trump has said a deal between Israel and Iran is close, claiming both sides could stop…
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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
A New Global Marina Front Address for Sri Lanka Presented by Prime & Melwa
Prime and Melwa have unveiled the Prime Marina Sales Suite at Port City Colombo, a first of its kind inContinue…
Hilton Yala Resort Strengthens Conservation Knowledge Through…
Hilton Yala Resort recently participated in Sharks International 2026, one of the world’s leading conferences…
New Novel Noor Explores How Intelligence Is Defined Beyond Exam…
There are some children who grow up believing they are intelligent only if a report card says so. And thenContinue…
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,…
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…
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corporation lost Rs57bn to May 2021:…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has lost 57 billion rupees up to May…
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…