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President holds talks with CEB Engineers’ Unions on restructuring process

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with representatives of the engineers’ trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been remanded until March 19 by the Fort Magistrate’s...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been arrested today (12) by the Commission to Investigate...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US...

FeaturedMar 12, 2026 | Business

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Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team

Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national...

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles

India won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday...

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

T20 World Cup Final: New Zealand elect to bowl first against India in Ahmedabad

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the T20 World Cup Final in Ahmedabad.

Mar 8, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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US to release 172 million barrels of oil to stabilise markets as Middle East conflict escalates

The United States Department of Energy announced its plan to offload 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve ‘‘beginning...

Mar 12, 2026 | World

Iran sets conditions for ending war with US and Israel

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the only way to end the war with the United States and...

Mar 12, 2026 | World

Technology Insights

Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company

Nvidia has hit a new milestone, becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of $5tn (£3.8tn). The US chip giant has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip designer to an AI titan, as euphoria about the potential of artificial intelligence keeps driving demand for its...

Nov 2, 2025 | Technology

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Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team

Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team. Sri Lanka Cricket said the appointment of Gary Kirsten as the new head coach will come into effect on April 15, 2026. Kirsten, who enjoyed a distinguished international...

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025

Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf has been named the second runner-up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, earning international recognition for...

Jan 30, 2026 | Entertainment

Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US...

FeaturedMar 12, 2026 | Business

Nestlé Celebrates 120 Years of Working Together for Good in Sri Lanka

Nestlé Lanka Limited, the ‘Good Food Good Life’ company marks 120 years of operations in Sri Lanka this year. From...

Mar 12, 2026 | Business

Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel

The dollar took another leg higher on Monday, jumping to a three-month peak on the euro as oil surged past...

Mar 9, 2026 | Business

Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team

Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national...

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles

India won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday...

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

T20 World Cup Final: New Zealand elect to bowl first against India in Ahmedabad

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the T20 World Cup Final in Ahmedabad.

Mar 8, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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President holds talks with CEB Engineers’ Unions on restructuring process

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with representatives of the engineers’ trade unions of...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been remanded until March...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been arrested today (12)...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Sri Lanka joins ‘Open Government Partnership Regional Roundtable’ in Bangkok

Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam participated...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Two fishing trawlers with suspected drugs and weapons brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons were brought to Dikkowita Harbour...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

New ambassador-designates receive parliamentary clearance

All Ambassador-designates who met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently have received clearance from the...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Two vessels seized with narcotics and firearms escorted to Dikowita

Two vessels recently intercepted by the Navy while carrying a cache of illegal drugs and...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Tech Updates

Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company

Nvidia has hit a new milestone, becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of $5tn...

Nov 2, 2025 | Technology

SpaceX’s Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures

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President holds talks with CEB Engineers’ Unions on restructuring process

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with representatives of the engineers’ trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Sri Lanka joins ‘Open Government Partnership Regional Roundtable’ in Bangkok

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Politics

Naveen Dissanayake appointed as UNP Deputy Chairman

Former United National Party MP Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice President of the party. It has been...

Jan 5, 2026 | Politics

SJB and UNP to collaborate under a joint political program – Sajith

Oct 10, 2025 | Politics

Minister Ananda Wijepala Responds to Media Reports on CID Officers' Trip to Malaysia to Apprehend Underworld Leader

FeaturedJul 20, 2025 | Politics

Two NPP members of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha abducted: Party says

Jun 27, 2025 | Politics

Business & Economics

Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US...

FeaturedMar 12, 2026 | Business

Nestlé Celebrates 120 Years of Working Together for Good in Sri Lanka

Mar 12, 2026 | Business

Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel

Mar 9, 2026 | Business

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves surpass USD 7 billion mark

Mar 6, 2026 | Business