Showers expected in several provinces

Several spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Netanyahu actions may undermine Trump-Iran peace deal, US intelligence warns

US intelligence agencies have warned the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to take steps that could undermine Washington’s efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement with Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post.

TPA raises land rights, resettlement issues with Australian High Commissioner

A delegation of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), led by its leader and Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan, met Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Matthew Duckworth in Colombo on Thursday to discuss issues affecting the Malaiyaha Tamil community, including land rights, disaster resettlement, and inclusive national development.

G.C.E. O/L examination results released online

The Department of Examinations has released the results of the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination online. Students can now access their results over the internet.

Fire destroys processed tea stock at Elpitiya tea factory

A fire broke out at a tea factory located at Wathurawila Junction on the Elpitiya–Mapalagama Road this evening, causing extensive damage to the premises.

Italy cancels US visit after Trump says Meloni ‘Begged’ him for photo

Italy’s foreign minister has canceled a planned visit to the United States over comments President Donald Trump made about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni earlier this week.

Delayed peace deal weighs on CSE as profit-taking pulls indices lower

The Colombo Stock Exchange ended Friday’s session in negative territory, reversing early gains as delays surrounding the formal signing of the peace agreement between the United States and Iran dampened investor sentiment. The market opened on a positive note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbing 46 points to its intraday high. However,

ICC Chairman meets Dissanayake

A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Mr Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), was held this afternoon (19) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday - US official

Israel and Hezbollah have ​agreed to a ‌ceasefire set to begin at 4 ​p.m. local time ​on Friday, a senior ⁠U.S. official ​told Reuters.

Colombo Bank legal officer arrested for alleged theft

A 47-year-old female lawyer attached to the legal division of a Colombo-based commercial bank was arrested last night (18) at a supermarket in Ratmalana while allegedly attempting to steal multiple items.

ICC chief Jay Shah to meet Sri Lanka President Dissanayake

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah will arrive here on Friday on a whistle-stop tour and meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the SLC interim committee issue expected to be high on the agenda, government sources said.

FIFA World Cup 2026: The First Round Is Complete. Here Are All the Stories That Matter.

Germany ran riot. Spain was shocked. Messi showed that age is only a number. A complete match-by-match breakdown of every game across the opening round of the biggest World Cup in history.

Over 40 arrested in Walana STF raid on massage centres

A total of 43 individuals have been arrested following a series of raids carried out by the Walana Central Anti-Vice Strike Force on massage centres in the Thalawathugoda area.

Archchuna removes slipper-garlanded cut-out of himself

Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan was seen removing a life-size cut-out of himself that had been decorated with a garland made of slippers and placed by the roadside in the Gurunagar area of Jaffna.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah

At least 18 people have been killed in southern Lebanon following a series of Israeli air strikes overnight, the country’s health ministry has said - while the Israeli military says four of its soldiers were also killed.

’The last ride’: Trump takes final flight on old Air Force One

’’I was honoured to be aboard Air Force One last night on its final flight,’’ Monica Crowley, the US chief of protocol, said on X.

Mid-year mega sale at BMICH

US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip

A new round of direct talks between the US and Iran have been postponed after Vice-President JD Vance delayed a planned trip to Switzerland.

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Sri Lanka’s Liberal Youth Movement joins global liberal youth federation

The Liberal Youth Movement (LYM) of Sri Lanka has secured official membership in the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY), marking a significant milestone for youth-led civic engagement in the country.

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated further against the US Dollar today (19), with the selling rate falling to Rs. 338 compared to Thursday’s exchange rate.

Dengue cases rise to 44,480 with 28 deaths reported this year

Health authorities have recorded 44,480 dengue cases across Sri Lanka so far this year, with 28 deaths reported due to the disease.

SJB has no issues with Dayasiri: MP

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has no issues with MP Dayasiri Jayasekera as he is not a member of that party, SJB MP Chathura Gallappathi said today.

Lanka Salt Company GM arrested over Rs. 14.3M corruption allegation

The current General Manager of Lanka Salt Company has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over extensive corruption charges.

Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock

A super El Nino is likely to unsettle global weather and threaten food output in the coming months, but near record world inventories, expectations ​of near-normal conditions in some key producing regions and advanced planning could limit the fallout.

New Directors appointed to 17 key healthcare institutions

The Ministry of Health and Media has appointed new directors to 17 key healthcare institutions, with Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stating that policy decisions to strengthen the healthcare sector will be based on long-term national development rather than short-term political considerations.

Fisheries Ministry aids cyclone-affected fishermen

Fishermen affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Jaffna, Mullaitivu, and Mannar districts received boats and fishing nets under a recovery assistance programme at a special ceremony held at the Sea Nor Boat Factory premises in Karainagar.

No vaccine, conflict, mistrust: Ebola’s return to DR Congo

Ebola is spreading again in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where conflict, mistrust and the lack of a vaccine have made the outbreak hard to contain.

Govt clarifies new import monitoring rules

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said that the primary objective of the newly issued gazette notification is to systematically monitor import operations rather than impose restrictions on them.

President’s Fund provides laptops to 14 university students

The President’s Fund yesterday provided laptop computers to 14 university students selected from applications submitted through Divisional Secretariat offices across the country.