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Govt plans 20kg rice package for public servants under payment scheme – Minister

The Government is preparing to introduce a programme to provide 20 kilograms of rice to public servants under a payment...

Jun 27, 2026 | Local

42 injured as bus plunges into precipice in Diyatalawa

A total of 42 people have been hospitalized after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus travelling from Colombo to...

Jun 27, 2026 | Local

SJB suspends Horana electorate organiser's membership and positions

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) decided to suspend the party membership and all positions held by Charith Abeyasinghe, the Horana electorate...

Jun 26, 2026 | Local

Suresh Sallay admitted to Cardiology Unit of National Hospital – attorney

Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit...

FeaturedJun 27, 2026 | Local

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Rohit Sharma conferred Padma Shri for outstanding contribution to Indian cricket

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has added another prestigious honour to his decorated career after being awarded the Padma Shri,...

Jun 24, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Separate Changing Room for Sooryavanshi in England – Here’s Why

India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be required to use separate changing facilities during India’s upcoming T20 tour of...

Jun 24, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lanka collapse as West Indies Select XI seal 15-run victory

Sri Lanka suffered a dramatic batting collapse as the West Indies Select XI secured a 15-run victory in their four-day...

Jun 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Death toll climbs to 164 after twin quakes in Venezuela, 971 injured

At least 164 people have died, and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President...

Jun 25, 2026 | World

Venezuela rocked by back-to-back 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakes

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, damaging buildings in Caracas and prompting scientists to warn of...

Jun 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

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Rohit Sharma conferred Padma Shri for outstanding contribution to Indian cricket

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has added another prestigious honour to his decorated career after being awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his immense contribution to cricket. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan...

Jun 24, 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

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

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

Prime and Melwa have unveiled the Prime Marina Sales Suite at Port City Colombo, a first of its kind in...

Jun 6, 2026 | Business

Rohit Sharma conferred Padma Shri for outstanding contribution to Indian cricket

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has added another prestigious honour to his decorated career after being awarded the Padma Shri,...

Jun 24, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Separate Changing Room for Sooryavanshi in England – Here’s Why

India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be required to use separate changing facilities during India’s upcoming T20 tour of...

Jun 24, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lanka collapse as West Indies Select XI seal 15-run victory

Sri Lanka suffered a dramatic batting collapse as the West Indies Select XI secured a 15-run victory in their four-day...

Jun 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Suresh Sallay admitted to Cardiology Unit of National Hospital – attorney

Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has been...

FeaturedJun 27, 2026 | Local

Govt plans 20kg rice package for public servants under payment scheme – Minister

The Government is preparing to introduce a programme to provide 20 kilograms of rice to...

Jun 27, 2026 | Local

Senior Assistant Secretary of Presidential Secretariat arrested

A Senior Assistant Secretary of the Presidential Secretariat has been arrested by the Central Crime...

FeaturedJun 27, 2026 | Local

42 injured as bus plunges into precipice in Diyatalawa

A total of 42 people have been hospitalized after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB)...

Jun 27, 2026 | Local

SJB suspends Horana electorate organiser's membership and positions

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) decided to suspend the party membership and all positions held by...

Jun 26, 2026 | Local

Gunman linked to Kehelbadara Padme extradited from Malaysia

Matiya, a known underworld member and alleged shooter for detained alleged crime boss Kehelbaddara Padme,...

Jun 26, 2026 | Local

Kundasale Police Training College OIC arrested for aiding suspect in physiotherapist death case

The officer-in-charge of the Kundasale Police Training College, who previously served as the Menikhinna police...

Jun 26, 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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Suresh Sallay admitted to Cardiology Unit of National Hospital – attorney

Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit...

FeaturedJun 27, 2026 | Local

Govt plans 20kg rice package for public servants under payment scheme – Minister

Jun 27, 2026 | Local

Senior Assistant Secretary of Presidential Secretariat arrested

FeaturedJun 27, 2026 | Local

42 injured as bus plunges into precipice in Diyatalawa

Jun 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

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

Jun 19, 2026 | Business

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

Jun 6, 2026 | Business

US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 350

May 21, 2026 | Business