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Another prison officer dies following Negombo Prison Clash

Jul 8, 2026

New Chief Secretary appointed for Eastern Province

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Kumarasingam Kunanathan as the new Chief Secretary of the Eastern Province. Secretary to the...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

Container truck overturns near Grandpass, traffic disrupted

An overturned container truck has obstructed two lanes of the road between Dematagoda and Peliyagoda near Grandpass in Colombo, prompting...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

King Charles knights Sri Lankan-born Prof. Nishan Canagarajah

King Charles knighted the University of Leicester’s Vice-Chancellor, Sri Lankan-born Professor Sir Nishan Canagarajah, in an investiture ceremony held at...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives at Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court for a court hearing.

FeaturedJul 8, 2026 | Local

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Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral ceremony

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

Kylian Mbappé scores again as France beat Paraguay 1-0 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday,...

Jul 5, 2026 | Sports.Football

Morocco beat World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

Mohamed Ouahbi’s Atlas Lions defeated Canada 3-0 in the opening round of 16 match on Saturday evening in Houston, with...

Jul 5, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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World News

US threatens to hit Iran ‘hard again tonight’ after saying ceasefire ‘is over’

US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran “hard” tonight, hours after saying he believes the US-Iran ceasefire is...

Jul 8, 2026 | World

El Niño expected to intensify between July and September, WMO warns

The El Niño weather phenomenon, which contributes to higher global temperatures, is likely to intensify between July and September, according...

Jul 5, 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

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, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed on Tuesday. Zadran had been diagnosed with the rare blood disorder several months ago and was receiving treatment at a hospital in India, where...

Jul 7, 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

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

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

Market leader, Home Lands Group, officially commenced construction of Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo with a ceremonial groundbreaking held...

Jun 27, 2026 | Business

Arjun Jeger of DC Group Named in Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40

Colombo, Sri Lanka: Arjun Jeger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of DC Group, has been named to Campaign Asia’s prestigious 40...

Jun 19, 2026 | Business

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

Morocco beat World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

Mohamed Ouahbi’s Atlas Lions defeated Canada 3-0 in the opening round of 16 match on Saturday evening in Houston, with...

Jul 5, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lanka bat first in 2nd Test against West Indies

Sri Lanka has won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test match against the West Indies...

Jul 3, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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New Chief Secretary appointed for Eastern Province

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Kumarasingam Kunanathan as the new Chief Secretary of the...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

Container truck overturns near Grandpass, traffic disrupted

An overturned container truck has obstructed two lanes of the road between Dematagoda and Peliyagoda...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

King Charles knights Sri Lankan-born Prof. Nishan Canagarajah

King Charles knighted the University of Leicester’s Vice-Chancellor, Sri Lankan-born Professor Sir Nishan Canagarajah, in...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

President pledges historic budget allocation to resolve drinking water issue

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today (08) that the 2027 Budget will prioritize stable, long‑term...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

Special focus in the 2027 Budget on finding lasting solutions to the public's drinking water issues

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the 2027 Budget would place special emphasis on finding...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

Dates Announced for the Historic Kandy Esala Perahera Festival 2026

A special media briefing to announce the schedule and traditional rituals of the historic 2026...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives at Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court for a court hearing.

FeaturedJul 8, 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

New Chief Secretary appointed for Eastern Province

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Kumarasingam Kunanathan as the new Chief Secretary of the Eastern Province. Secretary to the...

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

Container truck overturns near Grandpass, traffic disrupted

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

King Charles knights Sri Lankan-born Prof. Nishan Canagarajah

Jul 8, 2026 | Local

President pledges historic budget allocation to resolve drinking water issue

Jul 8, 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

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

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

Jun 27, 2026 | Business

Arjun Jeger of DC Group Named in Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40

Jun 19, 2026 | Business

A New Global Marina Front Address for Sri Lanka Presented by Prime & Melwa

Jun 6, 2026 | Business