The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) states that if the government fails to act swiftly to provide solutions to their issues, a decision to further intensify trade union action will be announced today (28). MORE..
Nearly 800 individuals have been arrested yesterday (27) under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign, aimed at eradicating the drug menace from the country. MORE..
Police investigations have revealed that the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda yesterday (27) was allegedly carried out over an ‘extramarital relationship’. MORE..
A 24-year-old woman has died after allegedly being assaulted by her extramarital partner following a dispute, police stated. MORE..
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that “Cuba will be failing pretty soon,” adding that Venezuela, once the island’s top supplier, has not recently sent oil or money to Cuba. MORE..
The first Automated Border Control (ABC) electronic gates (e–gate) at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be officially opened from today (28), the Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced. MORE..
We have all heard about the rising RAM prices, thanks to the demand from AI data centres. Now, as per reports, it seems that Apple cannot stay immune to this hike either. MORE..
The Supreme Court today directed to serve notices on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition ...MORE..
A new circular has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide relief to micro, small and self-employed businesses affected by the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island today, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Large parts of the UK have been hit by strong winds and flooding as Storm Chandra sweeps across the country. MORE..
The January allowance for beneficiaries who qualified for the first and second phases of the Aswesuma program has been deposited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, the Ministry of Finance has announced. MORE..
The team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which arrived last week on a fact-finding mission has indicated that there would be no changes to the agreement relating to the Extended Fund Facility programme being implemented with Sri Lanka during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen significantly following the continuous increase in global gold prices. MORE..
A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in jail after finding her guilty of accepting bribes from Unification Church officials in return for political favours. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a scheduled legal proceeding. MORE..
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday. MORE..
Ten suspects, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and other monks, who are currently in remand custody in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident, have been brought to court. MORE..
Gold surged above $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday to a record high, extending a historic rally as economic and geopolitical uncertainty drove demand for the safe-haven yellow metal.
Haroon Akhtar Khan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Industries and Production, has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. MORE..
Four individuals, including three women have died in four separate road accidents that occurred in several areas yesterday, police stated. MORE..
Oracle on Tuesday said issues faced by U.S. users of social media app TikTok are the result of a temporary weather-related power outage at an Oracle data center, after California Governor Gavin Newsom linked the issues to what he called the suppression of content critical of President Donald Trump. MORE..
The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa met with Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah today (28) at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Bangalore. MORE..
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year. MORE..
The Court of Appeal has ordered the Jaffna Municipal Council to submit a report on the measures taken to reduce air pollution in the Jaffna area. MORE..
Russia’s grinding invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly two million military casualties -- killed, wounded or missing -- between the two countries, according to a study published Tuesday by a US think tank. MORE..
Ajit Pawar, NCP chief and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, died in a tragic plane crash this morning while he was flying from Mumbai to Baramati. MORE..
Singer Arijit Singh has announced that he is stepping away from playback singing. MORE..
The scramble for tickets to K-pop band BTS’ comeback tour, which comes after a four-year hiatus, has seen Mexico’s president appealing to her South Korean counterpart to add more shows in her country. MORE..
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly violating coastal conservation laws by placing a Buddha statue at the Trincomalee Bodhiraja Viharaya have been further remanded. MORE..
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..
The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up for consideration again today (28) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
A total of 223,645 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
The team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Evan Papageorgiou, which arrived in Colombo last week has concluded the visit to Sri Lanka.
The former owner of the ‘Dambulla Thunders’ franchise, Tamim Rahman, who pleaded guilty to influencing a cricketer participating in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 to engage in match-fixing, was fined and given a suspended prison sentence today (28). MORE..
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says that a total of 84 individuals have been arrested in 2025 for accepting bribes. MORE..
Former Minister P. Harrison has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) at around 8:45 a.m. today (27). MORE..
France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks. MORE..
The six police officers attached to the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested and later remanded for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, have been interdicted, Sri Lanka Police said. MORE..
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID).
Many in the U.S. faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the South coated in ice. At least 30 deaths were reported in states afflicted with severe cold. MORE..
US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of “not living up” to a trade deal reached last year. MORE..
Technology giant Meta is set to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp users in the coming months in its latest experiment with paid services. MORE..
To rapidly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities, the government will launch the national programme “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda”, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (27), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
As India and the European Union (EU) move closer to finalising a landmark free-trade agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move, saying the trade pact will boost the manufacturing sector and support services between two of the largest economies. MORE..
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (27), has informed that she is unable to do so due to personal reasons. MORE..
Reggae legend Sly Dunbar, who played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73. MORE..
A Woman Police Constable attached to the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) has been arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police while in possession of 04 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, police said.
The Government Radiologic Technologists’ Association (GRTA) has decided to launch an island-wide continuous strike in government hospitals starting from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (28). MORE..
Billionaire Elon Musk took to X to slam Meta’s WhatsApp after whistleblowers said private chats on the messaging platform can be read by the company, despite promises of end-to-end encryption. MORE..
