The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to hold the gala in downtown Los Angeles. MORE..
The Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi has requested teachers to suspend all tuition classes held on Wednesdays. MORE..
A passenger was arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (27) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ornamental plants into the country from Thailand. MORE..
Harry Potter TV series is already under tight scrutiny even before its release as it lands in one controversy after the other. MORE..
Following India’s decision to cut special excise duties on petrol and diesel, Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, has urged the government to do the same on fuel prices here and provide relief to the public. MORE..
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister after a landslide victory in the country’s first election since last year’s youth-led protests. MORE..
India slashed its special excise duties on petrol and diesel, as fuel prices stay volatile with supplies choked by the Iran war. MORE..
The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a notice regarding the publication of the qualified beneficiary list under the second phase of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme, as well as the opportunity to submit appeals and objections. MORE..
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday slammed the United States and Israel for the attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran, most notably the Minab Elementary Girls’ school which killed over 160 people. MORE..
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any transit through the waterway will face “harsh measures.” MORE..
A combined shipment of 38,000 metric tons of diesel and petrol is scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Harbour from India tomorrow (29), the Indian High Commission confirmed. MORE..
A luxury private passenger transport bus traveling from Colombo to Kataragama has reportedly caught fire near the Welipanna interchange on the Southern Expressway this afternoon (27). MORE..
A suspect has been arrested in the Sapugaskanda area for the possession of a large consignment of narcotics valued at over Rs. 50 million. MORE..
Kuwait said Friday that its main commercial port, Shuwaikh Port, was targeted in a “hostile” drone attack, causing material damage but no injuries. MORE..
Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday and were down over a volatile week after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war were going “very well” and announced he would pause attacks on the country’s energy plants for 10 days. MORE..
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an urgent warning to people in parts of Arak, the capital of the Markazi province in central Iran. MORE..
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring political stability and creating jobs in the poor Himalayan nation long troubled by fragile governments and weak growth prospects. MORE..
Fuel delivery will be restored from tomorrow (28), following the agreement by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to increase intercity fuel transportation charges by 25%, the Fuel Transporter Bowser Owners’ Association said.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Mar 26) pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran’s energy assets to Apr 6, saying it was at Tehran’s request and that talks were “going very well”. MORE..
The Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, has arrived at the Colombo High Court, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several others violated Fundamental Rights of the public through the procurement of health supplies from an unregistered company, in breach of standard procurement procedures, under the 2022 Indian Credit Line. MORE..
The Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers Association (LCMA) has announced that prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolate, and other confectionery products will not be increased until May. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Nuwara-Eliya districts during the evening or night, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
The Pentagon is looking at sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give President Donald Trump more military options even as he weighs peace talks with Tehran,...MORE..
The water levels in several reservoirs across the Nuwara Eliya District have dropped rapidly due to the prevailing dry weather conditions. MORE..
The Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka has announced that the prevailing warm weather conditions are expected to persist until May. MORE..
Apple plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival artificial intelligence services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. MORE..
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
Despite the suspension of all public services, including the one-day service, due to a sudden technical failure in the computer system of the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office), crowds have once again gathered at the premises today (27). MORE..
Music superstar Taylor Swift scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record ‘‘The Life of a Showgirl.’’ MORE..
Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting US president to have his signature on US banknotes, the Treasury Department has announced. MORE..
The Israeli military says it has “completed a wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran”. MORE..
The Department of Railways has issued an announcement regarding the restriction of train operations to a single track between Ambepussa and Alawwa to facilitate permanent repairs on the Bujjomuwa Bridge. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police have uncovered further details regarding the recent incident in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa, where an abducted woman was rescued from an abandoned well. MORE..
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has been served indictments before the Colombo High Court in connection with allegations of corruption, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says a special programme has been implemented to safeguard consumers ahead of the upcoming festive season. MORE..
Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly hoarding fuel illegally in separate raids conducted across several areas of the island. MORE..
A total of six individuals have died in several road accidents reported in different parts of the island, police said. MORE..
Netflix has increased prices on all its plans in the U.S., as the streaming giant pushes into new programming formats such as video podcasts and live sporting events. MORE..
The Attorney General has not represented the Speaker, who is named as a respondent in the petition filed challenging the suspension of former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne, while President’s Counsel K. Kanag-Isvaran today (27) appeared before the Court of Appeal on behalf of the Speaker. MORE..
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) conducted a Cyber Safety Awareness Program for the Members of Parliament of Sri Lanka, with the objective of enhancing awareness on the secure and responsible use of digital technologies, particularly in the context of national governance. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s health authorities have warned that a significant rise in environmental temperatures is currently being experienced, primarily due to a combination of climatic factors. MORE..
US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years, a closely watched trip postponed due to the ongoing Iran war. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts after 2:00 p.m. today (26), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Prices of essential goods have surged in the market following the recent increase in fuel prices, traders say. MORE..
The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association has demanded a 25% increase in fuel transportation charges. MORE..
A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to arrive in the country today (26). MORE..
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly denied Wednesday that any negotiations are taking place between Tehran and Washington to end the ongoing conflict, dismissing US claims of diplomatic engagement as posturing. MORE..
The Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued guidelines to be followed when arresting suspects in relation to offences committed under Section 3 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act. MORE..
US oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, recovering some of the previous day’s losses as investors assessed prospects for de-escalation in the Middle East and Iran reviewed a U.S. proposal to end the war, which has disrupted energy flows from the Gulf. MORE..
