Pathfinder Foundation and ORCA sign MoU to strengthen research collaboration

The Pathfinder Foundation and the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA), a New Delhi-based think tank, have formalised a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Kandy High School, OGA (Colombo Branch) holds AGM

Kandy High School, OGA (Colombo Branch) Annual General Meeting 2025/2026 held on March 21, 2026 at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Galadari. Pic Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ranil was taken to Singapore for medical care because CID is after doctors treating him here: Wajira

The UNP said yesterday that its leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had to be taken to Singapore for medical treatment because the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was on a witch-hunt

Sri Lankan born Bilaal Lookman elected to the city council of Guyancourt France

When Bilaal Lookman cast his vote for the first time in France’s Municipal Elections last March. He was also on the ballot himself as part of a list of candidates. At just 18 years old, the first-year law student at the renowned Paris-Panthéon-Assas University has been elected as a municipal councillor.

Coal procurement scam losses could reach Rs 100 billion: Opposition

While highlighting that total losses from the coal procurement could reach Rs 100 billion, opposition parties in Parliament said yesterday that the entire Cabinet is responsible for the scam.

Rise in NCDs raises health concerns ahead of festive season

Sri Lanka is witnessing a sharp rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), posing a growing public health concern across the country.

There was a supreme leader who controlled Zahran: Minister

Probes have revealed that there was a supreme leader who controlled Zahran, who led the suicide attacks on Easter Sunday in 2019, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday.

Maussakele and Castlereagh reservoirs down

The capacity of the Maussakele and Castlereagh hydro power reservoirs are fast dwindling due to the prevailing dry weather experienced in the central hills.

Former SL envoy to Iran hails Cardinal for taking on Donald Trump

Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Iran M. M. Zuhair said that Sri Lankans must honour Colombo Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith for ‘hitting the nail right on its head’ over the Israeli-American war on Iran.

Sudden downpour in Pallekele causes several trees to fall

A sudden heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds struck the Balagolla area in the Pallekele Police Division, causing several trees to fall.

President announces relief package

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday announced that the government has planned to provide a relief package of Rs. 100 billion for three months from May for people as fuel concessions and financial

Females outnumber males in every district, latest Census of Population reveals

Sri Lanka’s population has grown by 1,422,361 since 2012 to a total of 21,781,800, with the latest Census of Population and Housing (2024) showing a female majority in every district nationwide. The Department

Suresh Sallay files writ petition challenging arrest and detention

Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Major General Suresh Sallay, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal challenging the legality of his arrest and detention in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks.

CAA launches special raids for festive season

Claiming that the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special programme to safeguard consumers in view of the upcoming festive season, its chairman, Hemantha Samarakoon said yesterday that more than 1,000 raids have been carried out since March 20.

“There was always someone above Zahran”– Easter Sunday attack victims

Amid a fresh wave of claims and counterclaims over the alleged mastermind behind the Easter Sunday terror attacks, family members of the victims are of the opinion that there was always someone above Zaharan Hashim before the attacks were launched.

Kusumabandu Samarawickrama passes away

Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA) Vice President and Ceylon Booksellers Importers and Exporters Association former President Kusumabandu Samarawickrama passed away on Sunday (April 5) following a brief illness at the age of 82.

Wild elephants roam, school children on holiday

The wild elephant conflict in the Hambantota area has resulted in the closure of Welipatanwila Maha Vidyalaya in Nonagama in Hambantota education zone.

MP Archchuna takes alleged coal fraud to IMF

MP Ramanathan Archchuna had requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to intervene in eradicating corruption in Sri Lanka.

Patients in the lurch as Doctors, health ministry lock horns

Patients across the country are bearing the brunt of an escalating standoff between the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and health authorities as a bitter dispute over post-internship appointments spirals into a full-blown crisis.

Mastermind behind Easter Sunday attacks: only judiciary can rule- Lakshman Kiriella

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) stalwart former Minister Lakshman Kiriella said yesterday that a ruling should be sought from court regarding the mastermind of the Easter Sunday bombings without standing in the way of the judicial process.

Cardinal at Good Friday service

The death of Jesus was commemorated by the Christians across the world on Good Friday which fell yesterday. Good Friday Service at St. Lucia’s Cathedral at Kotahena, Colombo was held with the participation of Cardinal Malcolm

Sri Lankan spiritual leader honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Canterbury Christ Church University

In a significant recognition of global spiritual leadership and community service, Canterbury Christ Church University has conferred its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honour Award upon The Most Venerable Dr Kirinde Assaji, one of

Water levels low at Kalatuwawa and Labugama

The capacity of Kalatuwawa and Labugama reservoirs have been fast swindling due to the prolonged dry weather. The water supply to Colombo and its suburbs depend on these two reservoirs. This has resulted in intermittent water

Hot weather to continue despite rains in some areas: Met. Department

She said the hot weather will continue despite the rain and urged the people to follow health advices to be prevented from extreme heat.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hails Dr. Saman Weerasinghe over award from Vladimir Putin

In a symbolic gesture of goodwill and strengthened bilateral ties, Dr. Saman Weerasinghe has presented the prestigious Order of Friendship Medal to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a courtesy call at the

Senior Journalist Bakthi no more

Senior Journalist Bakthi Dharmapriya Mendis, who was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital after sustaining critical injuries in a road accident, passed away yesterday (April 3).

Two A/L students killed in accident; Kandy big match called off

A tragic road accident claimed the lives of two Advanced Level students of St. Sylvester’s College last morning after the motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a bus near the Pallekele Army Camp.

Violating Fundamental Rights: SC orders Police Spokesman to pay Rs.60,000 as compensation

The Supreme Court, by a majority decision, has ordered the current Police Media Spokesman Wootler Udayakumara to personally pay Rs. 60,000 as compensation to an Attorney-at-Law for violating his fundamental rights during an incident at the Negombo Police Station in 2017.

Proposal to extend retirement age of SC and AC judges will create unrest in state sector

The Government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of only Supreme Court (SC) and Appeal Court (AC) judges will create unrest in the legal fraternity and the state sector as a whole, the Opposition alleged yesterday.

Major General Manada Yahampath appointed 68th Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army

Major General Manada Yahampath of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry was appointed as the 68th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army yesterday.