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Iran will halt attacks as long as US maintains pause, Iranian source says

Jul 27, 2026

President discusses cricket development with transformation committee

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held discussions with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee at the Presidential Secretariat today (27),...

Jul 27, 2026 | Local

Private tuition center owner arrested with 'Ice' in Horana

The owner of a leading private tuition center in Horana has been arrested for allegedly possessing Crystal Methamphetamine ("Ice"), police...

Jul 27, 2026 | Local

Shantha Bandara’s son granted bail

Anuda Janadith, son of former state minister Shantha Bandara, and four other suspects arrested by the Kollupitiya police regarding the...

Jul 27, 2026 | Local

Cabinet approves proposal to extend retirement age of judges

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the retirement age of judges, according to government sources. The...

FeaturedJul 27, 2026 | Local

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Police raid nightclub where underworld figure was forcibly taken... The game was played in Bambalapitiya while hiding abroad

Kusal Mendis ruled out of LPL 2026

Colombo Kaps captain Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) after...

Jul 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon retires

Short-distance sprinter Yupun Abeykoon announced his retirement from athletics.

Jul 21, 2026 | Sports

Kerala declares Monday school holiday for FIFA World Cup final

The Kerala government has declared Monday, July 20, a holiday for schools across the Indian state to allow students to...

Jul 19, 2026 | Sports.Football

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World News

Oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: Iranian media

An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine when it deviated from a navigation...

Jul 26, 2026 | World

India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government

India’s youth protesters ‌have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of ⁠the ‘Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’ movement told reporters...

FeaturedJul 25, 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

On the Field

Kusal Mendis ruled out of LPL 2026

Colombo Kaps captain Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) after suffering a hamstring injury. Mendis sustained the injury during Colombo Kaps’ match against Kandy Royals on Sunday and was forced to retire hurt before leaving the field. The wicketkeeper-batter will...

Jul 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Award-winning actor Mahendra Perera returns after Malaysian Film Festival success

Veteran actor Mahendra Perera and actor Priyantha Sirikumara returned to Sri Lanka this afternoon (26) after winning awards at the...

Jul 26, 2026 | Entertainment

SLSI has awarded the SLS Certification Mark to Nova branded switches and switch sockets manufactured by Divolca Electric (Pvt) Ltd

The Sri Lanka Standards Institution- SLSI has awarded the SLS Certification Mark to Nova branded switches and switch sockets manufactured...

Jul 23, 2026 | Business

David Pieris Group Launches Social Empowerment Drive from Batticaloa

Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to community development and inclusive social progress, the David Pieris Group officially launched its Social Empowerment...

Jul 16, 2026 | Business

Oil up 9% to one-month high as US says it will blockade entire Iranian coastline, all vessels

Oil prices settled up more than 9% on Monday at a one-month high after news that a United States' naval...

Jul 14, 2026 | Business

Kusal Mendis ruled out of LPL 2026

Colombo Kaps captain Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) after...

Jul 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

LPL players to wear black armbands to honour Sir Garfield Sobers

Players and officials at the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will observe a minute’s silence before today’s matches at the...

Jul 18, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sir Garfield Sobers, cricket's greatest all-rounders, dies at 89

Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died...

Jul 18, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Cabinet approves proposal to extend retirement age of judges

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the retirement age of judges,...

FeaturedJul 27, 2026 | Local

President discusses cricket development with transformation committee

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held discussions with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee at...

Jul 27, 2026 | Local

45 Kavadi groups granted permission to perform at Devinuwara Esala Perahera

A total of 45 Kavadi dance groups that took part in last year’s Devinuwara Uthpalawanna...

FeaturedJul 27, 2026 | Local

Private tuition center owner arrested with 'Ice' in Horana

The owner of a leading private tuition center in Horana has been arrested for allegedly...

Jul 27, 2026 | Local

Shantha Bandara’s son granted bail

Anuda Janadith, son of former state minister Shantha Bandara, and four other suspects arrested by...

Jul 27, 2026 | Local

National Integrity Week begins today to promote clean governance

National Integrity Week, held under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri...

Jul 27, 2026 | Local

Maha Sangha Conference to be held in Colombo today

The Maha Sangha Conference organized by the Sasanarakshaka Sangha Sabha is scheduled to commence in...

FeaturedJul 27, 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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Local News

Cabinet approves proposal to extend retirement age of judges

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the retirement age of judges, according to government sources. The...

FeaturedJul 27, 2026 | Local

President discusses cricket development with transformation committee

Jul 27, 2026 | Local

45 Kavadi groups granted permission to perform at Devinuwara Esala Perahera

FeaturedJul 27, 2026 | Local

Private tuition center owner arrested with 'Ice' in Horana

Jul 27, 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

SLSI has awarded the SLS Certification Mark to Nova branded switches and switch sockets manufactured by Divolca Electric (Pvt) Ltd

The Sri Lanka Standards Institution- SLSI has awarded the SLS Certification Mark to Nova branded switches and switch sockets manufactured...

Jul 23, 2026 | Business

David Pieris Group Launches Social Empowerment Drive from Batticaloa

Jul 16, 2026 | Business

Oil up 9% to one-month high as US says it will blockade entire Iranian coastline, all vessels

Jul 14, 2026 | Business

CBL Group appoints Sheamalee Wickramasingha as Chairman

Jul 7, 2026 | Business