Do not obstruct Easter Sunday attack investigations – Fr. Cyril Gamini
The Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando has urged all parties not to interfere with ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. MORE..
- Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini to visit Trincomalee tomorrow
- Do not obstruct Easter Sunday attack investigations – Fr. Cyril Gamini
- Two including woman arrested over heroin racket in Panadura
- President to inaugurate ‘Himikama’ national programme in Anuradhapura
- Adjournment debate in Parliament to mark International Women’s Day
- “India Gateway To Asia”: Israel prepares free trade agreement with Delhi
- SC dismisses petitions against emergency declaration after Cyclone Ditwah
- Hashish worth Rs. 30 million seized in Kirulapone
- AI-driven entrepreneurship will transform Sri Lanka’s economy: Dy Minister
- 2 arrested at BIA with undeclared goods including laptops, phones worth over Rs. 2 mln
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2 arrested at BIA with undeclared goods including laptops, phones worth over Rs. 2 mln
Two Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested by a team of Sri Lanka Customs officials at the airport this morning (26) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of undeclared goods including electronic items valued at approximately Rs. 2.06 million into the country. MORE..
AI-driven entrepreneurship will transform Sri Lanka’s economy: Dy Minister
A new transformation of Sri Lanka’s economy will be driven through entrepreneurship based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne stated. MORE..
Hashish worth Rs. 30 million seized in Kirulapone
A suspect has been apprehended in the Kirulapone are while in possession of 05 kilograms of Hashish. MORE..
SC dismisses petitions against emergency declaration after Cyclone Ditwah
The Supreme Court has dismissed without taking up for consideration two fundamental rights (FR) petitions filed against the State of Public Emergency proclaimed by the President following Cyclone Ditwah, claiming that they are in violation of Fundamental Rights. MORE..
“India Gateway To Asia”: Israel prepares free trade agreement with Delhi
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Israel, Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat struck an upbeat, candid note in an exclusive interview with NDTV, calling India “a gateway to Asia” and predicting that a long-awaited India-Israel Free Trade Agreement could be clinched sooner than expected. MORE..
Adjournment debate in Parliament to mark International Women’s Day
Parliament is scheduled to hold next months’ sittings from March 3, the Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera stated. MORE..
President to inaugurate ‘Himikama’ national programme in Anuradhapura
The inaugural ceremony of the national programme for the presentation of ‘Himikama’ freehold title deeds to the general public will be held in Anuradhapura tomorrow. MORE..
Two including woman arrested over heroin racket in Panadura
Two individuals have been arrested for operating a heroin racket under the guise of a funeral parlor by the Panadura North Police. MORE..
Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini to visit Trincomalee tomorrow
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini is scheduled to arrive in Trincomalee from tomorrow to March 02 and Colombo from March 06 to March 09. MORE..
PM Modi becomes first world leader to cross 100 million Instagram followers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday became the first world leader and politician to cross 100 million followers on Instagram, marking a new milestone in his global digital presence. MORE..
Three teenage girls arrested over break-in at Kalutara stadium canteen
Three teenage girls have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the canteen of the Vernon U Fernando Stadium in Kalutara and stealing confectioneries and chocolates worth nearly Rs. 40,000, police said. MORE..
Alarming surge in colon and rectal cancers among 30–50 age group in Sri Lanka: Health authorities
Health authorities have raised concern over a growing incidence of colon and rectal cancers among individuals aged 30 to 50 in Sri Lanka, reflecting a similar global trend. MORE..
Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction in rare legal victory
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction and prison sentence were overturned by a Hong Kong court on Thursday, in a surprise legal decision that comes soon after Lai was jailed for 20 years on a separate national security charge. MORE..
Australian tourist drowns off Weligama coast
An Australian national drowned while swimming off the coast of Pelena in Weligama yesterday (25), police stated. MORE..
Dy Minister holds talks to expand foreign employment pathways for Sri Lankans in South Korea
Bilateral discussions have been held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Eui-hae Cecilia Chung at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea in Seoul. MORE..
AI-driven entrepreneurship will transform Sri Lanka’s economy: Dy Minister
A new transformation of Sri Lanka’s economy will be driven through entrepreneurship based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne stated. MORE..
Hashish worth Rs. 30 million seized in Kirulapone
A suspect has been apprehended in the Kirulapone are while in possession of 05 kilograms of Hashish. MORE..
SC dismisses petitions against emergency declaration after Cyclone Ditwah
The Supreme Court has dismissed without taking up for consideration two fundamental rights (FR) petitions filed against the State of Public Emergency proclaimed by the President following Cyclone Ditwah, claiming that they are in violation of Fundamental Rights. MORE..
“India Gateway To Asia”: Israel prepares free trade agreement with Delhi
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Israel, Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat struck an upbeat, candid note in an exclusive interview with NDTV, calling India “a gateway to Asia” and predicting that a long-awaited India-Israel Free Trade Agreement could be clinched sooner than expected. MORE..
Adjournment debate in Parliament to mark International Women’s Day
Parliament is scheduled to hold next months’ sittings from March 3, the Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera stated. MORE..
President to inaugurate ‘Himikama’ national programme in Anuradhapura
The inaugural ceremony of the national programme for the presentation of ‘Himikama’ freehold title deeds to the general public will be held in Anuradhapura tomorrow. MORE..
Two including woman arrested over heroin racket in Panadura
Two individuals have been arrested for operating a heroin racket under the guise of a funeral parlor by the Panadura North Police. MORE..
Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini to visit Trincomalee tomorrow
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini is scheduled to arrive in Trincomalee from tomorrow to March 02 and Colombo from March 06 to March 09. MORE..
PM Modi becomes first world leader to cross 100 million Instagram followers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday became the first world leader and politician to cross 100 million followers on Instagram, marking a new milestone in his global digital presence. MORE..
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Technology
Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
Google disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking group that breached at least 53 organizations across 42 countries, the company said Wednesday. MORE..
US ‘leading the fight’ against Southeast Asian scam compounds - FBI official
US ‘leading the fight’ against Southeast Asian scam compounds - FBI official
A senior FBI official said on Tuesday that the United States was “committed to leading the fight” against multi-billion dollar Southeast Asian fraud factories targeting Americans. MORE..
US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%
US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%
The Trump administration set preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from India after determining the country unfairly subsidized manufacturing. MORE..
Russia investigating Telegram founder Durov as part of criminal case: Report
Russia investigating Telegram founder Durov as part of criminal case: Report
Russia is investigating Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of a criminal case on the “facilitation of terrorist activities”, state-run newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported, citing the Federal Security Service (FSB). MORE..
Entertainment
Warner Bros gets higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for storied Hollywood studio
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount has raised the price of its takeover offer to $31 per share, potentially setting the stage for a fresh bidding war with Netflix over the future of the Hollywood giant. MORE..
Documentary on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis to receive two awards at Indian film festival
Documentary on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis to receive two awards at Indian film festival
The acclaimed Pulitzer Center-supported documentary ‘Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines’ will receive two awards at the Second Jalgaon International Film Festival in India this year, for ‘Best Social Film’ and ‘Best Screenplay’, reports a press release. MORE..
Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
Two Sri Lankan beaches — Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach — have been ranked among Asia’s leading coastal destinations in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches list released by Tripadvisor. MORE..
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler has made history at the BAFTA Awards with a big win that has added a new feather to his career. MORE..
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Sports
T20 World Cup: South Africa win toss, opt to bowl first against West Indies
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies in the 47th match of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. MORE..
“Don’t give up on Sri Lanka Cricket”; Dasun Shanaka’s heartfelt plea to fans
Emotional T20 captain Dasun Shanaka has expressed his disappointment on how the 2026 T20 World Cup campaign ended for Sri Lanka after yesterday’s defeat to New Zealand in Colombo. MORE..
“You have to evolve with the game”: Sangakkara after World Cup defeat to New Zealand
Former captain Kumar Sangakkara has expressed his anger and disappointment in the way the national cricket team approached the T20 World Cup games as Sri Lanka crashed out of the tournament following a 61-run defeat to New Zealand at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo yesterday. MORE..
Champions League: Holders PSG knock out 10-man Monaco to reach last 16
Holders Paris St-Germain beat 10-man Monaco to advance to the last 16 of the Champions League. MORE..
“Why spread this negativity? Yes, we lost a World Cup, and we know the reasons” –Dasun Shanaka
There was too much external negativity around his team, the pitches were too bowler-friendly, and fitness issues for key players were major issues that helped bring Sri Lanka’s downfall, said captain Dasun Shanaka. MORE..
