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Thursday, 11 June 2026
Sri Lankan javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga moves up to 3rd place in the latest world rankings.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
The vital Strait of Hormuz will now be “closed to all vessels” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said after the US launched new strikes on Iran.
“Effective immediately,...
Monday, 08 June 2026
The mother of former State Intelligence Service Chief, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, visiting the site of the ongoing satyagraha launched today (08), spoke to the media, commenting on the services...
Monday, 01 June 2026
Hiru TV and Hiru FM-led Asia Broadcasting Corporation, which is constantly respected and admired by millions of viewers and listeners across this country, received yet another distinguished international...
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena has now arrived at court.
The verdict in four cases filed over corruption allegations against him by the Commission to Investigate over Allegations on Bribery...
Monday, 25 May 2026
The Department of Examinations expects to release the results of this year's Ordinary Level examination by the middle week of next month.
Examinations Commissioner General Indika Kumari Liyanage stated...
Friday, 22 May 2026
Train operations on the Puttalam railway line faced disruptions.The Department of Railways stated that these disruptions occurred because a tree fell onto the track near the Chilaw railway station.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The rupee continued it's free fall with the central bank quoting the selling rate of the US Dollar as 354.03, its highest level since March 2023.Over the weekend, the president gazetted a temporary surcharge...
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha Fernando, announced that the QR code system for fuel distribution will continue to remain in operation.
Speaking in Parliament yesterday (19), he...
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
The 17th National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony will take place this afternoon (19) near the War Heroes Monument in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will preside over the...
Monday, 18 May 2026
Sri Lanka today marks the anniversary of its liberation from a cruel thirty-year war waged by LTTE terrorists.
Seventeen years passed since the military defeat of the terror group, yet painful memories...
Friday, 15 May 2026
An expansion of PayPal services in Sri Lanka became official this morning (16) in Colombo, marking a major milestone for the country's digital economy. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya led the event.Sri...
Thursday, 14 May 2026
The selling price of the US Dollar reached Rs. 329.92 today (14), according to exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.This marks the highest selling price recorded since December 27,...
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Very heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm may occur in some places within the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Puttalam, Galle, and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Heavy...
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption following a notice.
The appearance relates to an ongoing investigation regarding the purchase...
Monday, 11 May 2026
The Police Media Division announced that digital motor insurance cards replaced physical certificates starting from 01 May 2026. This transition follows a decision by the Insurance Regulatory Commission...
Thursday, 07 May 2026
The political landscape of Tamil Nadu witnessed a massive transformation today as the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Joseph Vijay, became the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly...
Wednesday, 06 May 2026
Public consultation regarding the proposed electricity tariff revision commences today. The session takes place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo from 8:30 am...
Tuesday, 05 May 2026
Sri Lanka CERT received several complaints recently from individuals coerced into paying ransom after falling prey to a WhatsApp video scam allegedly operated from India. The fraudsters utilise deceptive...
Monday, 04 May 2026
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet this morning.
President Muizzu arrived yesterday evening for a state visit and is expected to sign several memorandums...
Monday, 08 June 2026 - 18:35
There was a time when sleek, unadorned surfaces and flat printed graphics defined what it meant to be...
Monday, 25 May 2026 - 17:57
Fashion is no longer shaped only by luxury designers and runway shows. Street style transformed everyday...
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 17:57
Fashion in earlier centuries was never just about clothing. Beneath the corsets, towering wigs, powdered...
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