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Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading The post Above 100 mm of rain expected in some areas today appeared first on Newswire.

A 36-year-old man was killed in Ganegoda, within the Elpitiya Police Division, on the evening of September 8, 2025. PoliceContinue Reading The post 36-year-old killed in Ganegoda appeared first on Newswire.

Education Minister, PM Harini Amarasuriya, has highlighted the importance of creating a new generation that is capable of seeking solutionsContinue Reading The post PM calls for education system to foster innovation appeared first on…

Spain has announced sweeping measures against Israel, including a total arms embargo, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez saying the moveContinue Reading The post Spain imposes arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’ appeared first on…

Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, says a report has been called regarding the two containers containing chemicalsContinue Reading The post Customs, CID probe release of ICE chemical containers appeared first on…

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath underlined the commitment and the political will of the Government for transformation in theContinue Reading The post 43 countries voice support, urge cooperation with Sri Lanka at UNHRC appeared…

Speaker of the Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, says the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that no provision of theContinue Reading The post Speaker announces SC determination on President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill appeared…

Thailand’s Supreme Court has ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in prison, in a watershedContinue Reading The post Thailand’s top court orders former PM Thaksin to spend one year in jail appeared first…

Sri Lanka are set to consider batter Janith Liyanage for their Asia Cup squad after leaving one spot open inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka in Asia Cup : 3 key updates appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was in remand custody over corruption allegations. Continue Reading The post Court grants bail to Rajitha Senaratne appeared first on Newswire.