‘More than a decade’: CPA raises concerns over continued delay in PC elections
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has expressed concern over the continued delay in holding Provincial…
BREAKING NEWS
- ‘More than a decade’: CPA raises concerns over continued delay in PC elections
- SLPP calls for removal of CIABOC Director General over alleged misconduct
- Northern Province Governor denies reports of Vesak dansal ban
- Landslide warnings extended for six districts
- Iran says deal with US not imminent
- WHO supports Sri Lanka in developing action plan on unsafe medical products
- War memorial incident: Wimal Weerawansa granted bail
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka warns against misleading economic claims
- Blinded by the light pollution: Cities seek to restore night
- Thailand revives bill to clear the air of toxic smog
LOCAL
SLPP calls for removal of CIABOC Director General over alleged…
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has called for the removal of the Director General of the Commission to…
Northern Province Governor denies reports of Vesak dansal ban
Nagalingam Vethanayahan, Governor of the Northern Province, has denied social media reports claiming that a ban had…
INTERNATIONAL
Thailand revives bill to clear the air of toxic smog
Thailand’s parliament has revived long-delayed legislation to recognize clean air as a protected public right, a…
Italy and India set to upgrade ties during Modi’s visit to Rome
Italy and India will seek to reinforce diplomatic and trade ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to…
Microsoft’s biggest India data center on track to go live in mid-2026,…
Microsoft’s (MSFT.O), opens new tab biggest data center in India is on track to open by mid-2026, its…
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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
DIMO Announces the 32nd MercedesTrophy Sri Lanka 2026, Marking 140 Years of…
DIMO, the only authorised agent for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka with 85+ years of Authority in Automotive…
Jaffna Opens First-Ever Dedicated Boxing Ring Area, Marking Milestone…
The Jaffna District Boxing Association proudly organizes the Grand Opening Ceremony of the first-ever Boxing Ring…
Danu Innasithamby Honoured at Lanka Chairman’s Awards 2026
Celebrated media personality, television host, actor, and digital creator Danu Innasithamby was honoured with the…
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
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…
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…
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…