Salam Ramadan 2026 kicks off in Colombo

Salam Ramadan kicked off this evening at Green Path, Colombo, celebrating unity, compassion and shared heritage.

Salam Ramadan 2026 begins

Lunar eclipse to be visible in Sri Lanka on March 3

Sri Lankans will have the opportunity to witness a lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies said.

Actor-Politician Vijay’s wife files for divorce

Actor-politician Vijay’s wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has filed for divorce in a court in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. Sangeetha wants the marriage dissolved.

Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League’s last 16

Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.

Footwear and leather goods exhibition

Validity of footwear gift vouchers for school students extended

The validity period of the footwear gift voucher programme for selected school students has been extended.

World Press Photo Exhibition 2025

Repeal PTC Act, withdrawal PSTA

GMOA announces series of island-wide professional actions

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch a series of island-wide professional actions, alleging that the government has failed to honour written agreements aimed at resolving longstanding issues affecting doctors and the public health system.

Nearly 4,700 displaced still in safety centres after Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with nearly 4,700 people still living in temporary safety centres following severe flooding and landslides, according to a recent assessment by the Shelter, Land and Site Coordination Sector.

WhatsApp Web login glitch hits iPhone users, service stable for Android

Many users reported issues accessing WhatsApp Web on Friday morning, with complaints largely centred around difficulties logging in and syncing chats.

AASL calls bids for ads at BIA terminal 01

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has invited National Competitive Bids for advertising opportunities at Passenger Terminal 01 of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), offering brands a platform at the country’s premier international gateway.

BIA launches Digital Nomad Visa facility

Sri Lanka officially launched its long-anticipated Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) programme at the “Silk Route” passenger terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, positioning the country as a destination for remote professionals seeking long-term stays.

2025 A/L practical exams schedule announced

The Examinations Department has announced the schedule for the practical tests of the 2025 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination.

World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links

The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Borge Brende, has resigned after a review into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Pakistan PM says can ’crush’ aggressors after Afghan strikes

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday his country’s armed forces can ’’crush’’ aggressors, following air strikes on neighbouring Afghanistan.

Over 80% state university graduates are migrating

Sri Lanka is undergoing a brain drain crisis where a new study from the University of Peradeniya reveals that over 50 per cent of state university graduates, rising to 80-90 per cent in critical fields like medicine, engineering, and agriculture, are migrating permanently, never to return, according to a recent article by Ceylon Public Affairs.

T20 Semis Race: Who can still qualify?

The Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is entering a crucial phase. Two semi-final spots are locked, but two more remain up for grabs — and the battle is on.

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover

Netflix has backed away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the way for Paramount Skydance to win a months-long battle for one of Hollywood’s most storied studios.

Finance Ministry tables fresh tax hikes

The Government has tabled sweeping changes to Sri Lanka’s tax framework, proposing higher taxes on capital gains, a wider net for withholding tax and a one-off relief window for those with unpaid dues.

Pakistan strikes Afghan cities as cross-border attacks escalate

Pakistan launched strikes on the Afghan cities of Kabul and Kandahar in the early hours of Friday, according to Pakistani government officials.

‘Podi Lassie’ brought back to Sri Lanka

Organised criminal and alleged drug trafficker Arumahandi Janith Madusankha de Silva, alias ‘Podi Lassie’, was brought back to Sri Lanka from India early this morning (27) by a special police team.

Sri Lanka can win again, says Malinga in emotional post

Former Sri Lanka fast-bowling legend Lasith Malinga has called on cricket fans to remain patient and continue supporting the national team, insisting that another ICC World Cup triumph is within reach.

Rinku Singh’s father passes away after cancer battle

Grief has struck Indian cricketer Rinku Singh as his father, Khachandra Singh, passed away at a hospital in Greater Noida after battling stage 4 liver cancer.

Champs CR host Navy SC in curtain raiser

The Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament will get underway today in Colombo with two important quarter-final encounters scheduled to be played simultaneously at 4 pm as the top eight clubs battle for a place in the semi-finals at one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious rugby competitions.

India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals

Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result that guaranteed South Africa a place in the semi-finals.

Calls grow for Sri Lankan players, Shammi to resign

While public anger boiled over Sri Lanka’s humiliating performance on Wednesday night at the R. Premadasa Stadium against New Zealand, where they were officially eliminated from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, calls are now growing for the resignation of Shammi Silva, Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), with some alleging that he is clinging to power despite mounting failures.

Hosannas for custodians, Jackal anthems for cricketers

One of Sri Lanka’s most famous and adored sons, Muttiah Muralidaran the world’s most iconic bowler of 800 Test scalps once told a journalist that he would be able to muster enough votes to enter Parliament, but none would vote him to enter the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the so-called custodian of the sport.

Kerala HC grants bail to alleged LTTE operative

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to an alleged operative of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who had been charged with attempting to revive the outfit to wage war against Sri Lanka.