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Patients Evacuated After U.S. Airstrikes Reportedly Strike Near Iranian Cancer Hospital

Jul 17, 2026

Applications called for national schools teacher transfers – 2026

The Ministry of Education has announced that annual and compulsory teacher transfer applications for national schools for the year 2026...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

CEA launches programme to make Kataragama sacred zone plastic-free by 2030

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has launched its “Plastic-Free Sacred Zone 2030” programme, a five-year initiative aimed at transforming the...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

MP Archchuna clashes with Fisheries Minister during Kilinochchi DCC meeting

A heated exchange occurred between Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna and Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekaran during the...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

One person injured in shooting in Nawagamuwa

A person has been injured in a shooting incident reported in the Wanduramulla area within the Nawagamuwa Police Division today...

FeaturedJul 16, 2026 | Local

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India beat England in historic first women's test at Lord's

India beat England by 270 runs as the first women's test match in the history of Lord's cricket ground concluded...

Jul 13, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Stephen Fleming steps down as Chennai head coach after 18 years in charge

Stephen Fleming has stepped down as head coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after guiding the team to five...

Jul 13, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Former Afghanistan Cricketer Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away at the age of 38 after a battle with aplastic anemia,...

Jul 7, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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World News

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

Former Emir of Qatar (Father Emir) Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has passed away. He was 74 years old...

Jul 12, 2026 | World

Iran Closes the Strait of Hormuz Again

The United States says it has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran after Iran attacked a vessel passing...

Jul 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

On the Field

India beat England in historic first women's test at Lord's

India beat England by 270 runs as the first women's test match in the history of Lord's cricket ground concluded on Monday with the hosts being all out for 186 while chasing a target of 457. Lord's, cricket's most iconic ground, has been hosting international matches since 1884. It staged...

Jul 13, 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

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

CBL Group appoints Sheamalee Wickramasingha as Chairman

CBL Investments Limited and its group of companies (CBL Group), one of Sri Lanka's leading and most diversified food manufacturing...

Jul 7, 2026 | Business

India beat England in historic first women's test at Lord's

India beat England by 270 runs as the first women's test match in the history of Lord's cricket ground concluded...

Jul 13, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Stephen Fleming steps down as Chennai head coach after 18 years in charge

Stephen Fleming has stepped down as head coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after guiding the team to five...

Jul 13, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Former Afghanistan Cricketer Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away at the age of 38 after a battle with aplastic anemia,...

Jul 7, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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One person injured in shooting in Nawagamuwa

A person has been injured in a shooting incident reported in the Wanduramulla area within...

FeaturedJul 16, 2026 | Local

Applications called for national schools teacher transfers – 2026

The Ministry of Education has announced that annual and compulsory teacher transfer applications for national...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

CEA launches programme to make Kataragama sacred zone plastic-free by 2030

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has launched its “Plastic-Free Sacred Zone 2030” programme, a five-year...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

MP Archchuna clashes with Fisheries Minister during Kilinochchi DCC meeting

A heated exchange occurred between Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna and Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

30-year development plan to boost BIA’s annual passenger capacity to 24.2 million by 2055

A special discussion on the progress of the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation during...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

Katunayake police officer shooting suspect identified as former Civil Defence Force member

More details have emerged regarding the suspect who allegedly scuffled and snatched a police officer’s...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

PM Harini returns to Sri Lanka after Qatar visit to offer condolences on former Emir’s passing

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka this morning (16) following her official...

Jul 16, 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

Local News

One person injured in shooting in Nawagamuwa

A person has been injured in a shooting incident reported in the Wanduramulla area within the Nawagamuwa Police Division today...

FeaturedJul 16, 2026 | Local

Applications called for national schools teacher transfers – 2026

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

CEA launches programme to make Kataragama sacred zone plastic-free by 2030

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

MP Archchuna clashes with Fisheries Minister during Kilinochchi DCC meeting

Jul 16, 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

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

Jul 14, 2026 | Business

CBL Group appoints Sheamalee Wickramasingha as Chairman

Jul 7, 2026 | Business

Home Lands Breaks Ground on ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’, Commencing Construction of The Indian Ocean's Next Wonder

Jun 27, 2026 | Business