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Negombo Prison Clash – 24 Post-Mortem Reports Submitted to Court Under Seal

Jul 11, 2026

Eight prison officers killed in Negombo riots posthumously promoted

The Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who were killed during last week’s deadly unrest at...

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Rs. 51 billion Japan-backed safe drinking water project launched in Anuradhapura

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today launched the second phase of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, which will provide safe...

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke’s final rites to be held on Monday

The final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke will be held on July 13 at the Borella General...

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away

Veteran vocalist Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68, according to family sources. Sources indicate that she...

FeaturedJul 10, 2026 | Local.Entertainment

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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

Passenger nearly sucked out after plane window dislodges mid-air

A Ryanair flight was forced to return to Greece shortly after take-off on Friday after a cabin window became dislodged...

Jul 10, 2026 | World

US and Iran trade attacks as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is buried

The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in...

Jul 10, 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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Eight prison officers killed in Negombo riots posthumously promoted

The Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who were killed during...

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Rs. 51 billion Japan-backed safe drinking water project launched in Anuradhapura

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today launched the second phase of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply...

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke’s final rites to be held on Monday

The final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke will be held on July...

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away

Veteran vocalist Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68, according to family...

FeaturedJul 10, 2026 | Local.Entertainment

Unchecked Police Powers in the Name of Combating Money Laundering Must Be Rejected – Shanakiyan Rasamanickam MP

Speaking during today’s parliamentary debate on the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, the Financial...

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Yasara Abeynayake appears in court to testify in Yoshitha's case

Yasara Abeynayake provided evidence before the Colombo High Court today (09) regarding the case filed...

FeaturedJul 9, 2026 | Local

House of underworld figure ‘Thembili Lahiru’ torched in Middeniya

The house of a notorious underworld figure known as "Thembili Lahiru" has been set ablaze...

Jul 9, 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

Eight prison officers killed in Negombo riots posthumously promoted

The Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who were killed during last week’s deadly unrest at...

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Rs. 51 billion Japan-backed safe drinking water project launched in Anuradhapura

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke’s final rites to be held on Monday

Jul 10, 2026 | Local

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away

FeaturedJul 10, 2026 | Local.Entertainment

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