Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and MP Namal Rajapaksa alleged that under the current administration, not only public funds but even allegations and responsibility for failures are being directed to the wrong places.

Royal College, Colombo, emerged unbeaten champions in the All Island Under-20 Hockey tournament, beating defending champions St. Thomas College, Matale in a nail-biting sudden death penalty strokes held at Rajarata University Ground, Mihintale on Wed

Bangladesh Test off-spinner Nayeem Hasan has alleged that he was harassed and assaulted by members of a law enforcement agency in his hometown of Chattogram on Saturday night, with local police authorities promising a full investigation into the inci

Parliament questions lethargy of Sri Lanka Rugby and Sports Minister as team is held back from Korean contest

A group of former Members of Parliament has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urging the government to uphold the rule of law amid growing controversy over the treatment of former State Intelligence Service Director General Major General

For the first time in the 76-year history of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), a Sri Lankan has been elected to its global board, with business leader Nazri Nizar securing a position on the governing body of one of the world’s most influe

A train operating in the Rambukkana area derailed while in service today, according to the Railway Department of Sri Lanka.

A Vesak Festival was held at the White House, the official residence of the President of the United States, in conjunction with the 2026 International Vesak Festival, bringing together Buddhist clergy and devotees from diverse traditions.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for rough sea conditions and strong winds around the island over the next 24 hours, urging naval and fishing communities to exercise extreme caution.

The government is set to strengthen legal and operational mechanisms to curb the importation of plastics and prevent the entry of clinical waste into Sri Lanka, following a high-level discussion between the Ministry of Environment and the Sri Lanka C

Prime Minister has assured swift action to address issues affecting Sri Lanka’s indigenous Vedda community, including safeguarding their traditional land rights, following a meeting with indigenous leader at Parliament yesterday (12).

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture and amassed a fortune that has ​made him the world’s first trillionaire.

The misidentification of two bodies at the Monaragala General Hospital resulted in considerable inconvenience to relatives.

A deal with the US to end fighting in Iran is close and includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Minister has said

The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a US $ 4 billion financing package to help the countries cope with the economic fallout from the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Sri Lanka among 15 governments that have formally requested support.

Sri Lanka risks losing another Rs.40 billion in tax revenue this year, unless the authorities urgently scrap a long-contested concession granted on the used vehicle imports, according to the Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), which argued th

On June 10, 2026, Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando held a bilateral meeting with India’s Labour and Employment State Minister Shobha Karandlaje, on the sidelines of the International Labour Confere

The SpaceX IPO pushes Musk past $1 trillion this month. Here is what that number actually looks like for Sri Lanka.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) staged a strong recovery on Friday, with both benchmark indices posting significant gains as investor sentiment improved sharply following positive developments surrounding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Thursday’s World Cup ​match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in ‌Guadalajara, but swathes of empty seats around the stadium renewed concerns over ticket pricing and demand for the expanded tou

Parliament is to take up the debate on the Online Safety (Repeal) Bill on June 23 as per the decision made by the party leaders, the office of the Leader of the House said.

Facebook and several other Meta-owned platforms appear to have gone down worldwide, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts.

A memorandum between the United States and Iran to halt the war in ​the Gulf could be signed as soon as Sunday, a Western source told Reuters on Friday, with Geneva emerging as the likeliest venue.

Sri Lanka stepped up efforts to attract Gulf investment this week as nearly 200 senior business and diplomatic leaders gathered in Dubai for a high-level forum positioning Port City Colombo as a gateway to South Asia.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $4 billion financing package to help countries cope with the economic fallout from the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Sri Lanka among 15 governments that have formally requested support.

Sri Lanka is set to receive FIFA support for the construction of a new international football stadium in Negombo, a move expected to strengthen the country’s sports tourism sector and football infrastructure, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Em

New Zealand’s most prolific all-format run-scorer and widely regarded as one of the country’s greatest-ever batters, Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a high-level committee to carry out a strategic review and restructuring of SriLankan Airlines, aiming to establish a more financially sustainable and commercially efficient national carrier.

The Attorney General gave an undertaking before the Court of Appeal that an Awissawella High Court judge would not be called as a witness before the Colombo High Court in relation to judicial decisions made in the course of his official duties.