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Iran Launches Second Alleged Attack on Amazon Data Center in Bahrain

Jul 24, 2026

Farewell, Ceylon; Together We Continue the Story Across Mountains and Seas

Six years ago, bearing the trust and expectations of General Secretary Xi Jinping, carrying with me the profound friendship of...

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

Nearly 100kg of heroin and other narcotics to be destroyed

A stock of narcotic drugs, including 99 kg 478 g of heroin, will be destroyed on Saturday (25) following the...

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s money laundering case postponed to Aug. 20

The Colombo High Court today (24) ordered that the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa,...

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

No-confidence motion against Justice Minister defeated in Parliament

The motion of no confidence submitted by the Opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara has been defeated in Parliament...

FeaturedJul 24, 2026 | Local

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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

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The United States on Wednesday (Jul 22) announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear...

Jul 23, 2026 | World

Trump says US will destroy bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the U.S. will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran...

Jul 22, 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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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

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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Farewell, Ceylon; Together We Continue the Story Across Mountains and Seas

Six years ago, bearing the trust and expectations of General Secretary Xi Jinping, carrying with...

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

Nearly 100kg of heroin and other narcotics to be destroyed

A stock of narcotic drugs, including 99 kg 478 g of heroin, will be destroyed...

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s money laundering case postponed to Aug. 20

The Colombo High Court today (24) ordered that the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son...

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

No-confidence motion against Justice Minister defeated in Parliament

The motion of no confidence submitted by the Opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara...

FeaturedJul 24, 2026 | Local

Sri Lanka produces only 43% of daily milk requirement locally: Dy Minister

According to data from the Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka produces only around...

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

Pillayan further remanded over 2008 Batticaloa murders

The Batticaloa Court today (24) ordered that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as...

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

Debate on no-confidence motion against Justice Minister begins in Parliament

The no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara was presented...

Jul 24, 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

May 31, 2025 | Technology

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Farewell, Ceylon; Together We Continue the Story Across Mountains and Seas

Six years ago, bearing the trust and expectations of General Secretary Xi Jinping, carrying with me the profound friendship of...

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

Nearly 100kg of heroin and other narcotics to be destroyed

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s money laundering case postponed to Aug. 20

Jul 24, 2026 | Local

No-confidence motion against Justice Minister defeated in Parliament

FeaturedJul 24, 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