Global oil prices increased on Tuesday as reports of attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz raised fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important energy trade routes. At 04:43 GMT, international benchmark Brent…
More than 62,000 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). Acting Director of the NDCU, Dr. Kapila Kannangara, stated that 7,038 dengue cases have been recorded during…
The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka has issued an Amber weather advisory warning of strong winds affecting several provinces and districts across the country. The advisory, issued today (July 7), will remain valid until 11.00 p.m. tomorrow (July 8). According…
The Sri Lanka Railway Department has announced a reduction in the frequency of the Colombo–Kankesanthurai Intercity Express train service due to a shortage of operational power sets required to maintain daily operations. Accordingly, the Intercity Express train service connecting Colombo…
The Sri Lankan government has officially lifted the fuel restrictions that were previously imposed on ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), and other public officials as part of its public expenditure control measures during the country’s recent energy crisis. According to…
COLOMBO — The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a major nationwide project to renovate dilapidated school hostels across Sri Lanka. The initiative carries an estimated cost of Rs. 1,008 million and will span a three-year period from 2026…
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Group of Seven (G7) leaders issued a joint demand for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon on Wednesday (17), while moving to permanently diversify global energy routes to reduce dependence on the volatile Strait of Hormuz. The announcement…
Global oil prices increased on Tuesday as reports of attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz raised fresh concerns over the security of…
More than 62,000 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). Acting Director…
The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka has issued an Amber weather advisory warning of strong winds affecting several provinces and districts across the country. The…
The Sri Lanka Railway Department has announced a reduction in the frequency of the Colombo–Kankesanthurai Intercity Express train service due to a shortage of operational…
The Sri Lankan government has officially lifted the fuel restrictions that were previously imposed on ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), and other public officials as…
COLOMBO — The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a major nationwide project to renovate dilapidated school hostels across Sri Lanka. The initiative carries…
It’s showdown time in Sri Lanka Rugby. Two presidential hopefuls with deep rugby roots are on the ballot — but their records tell very different…
COLOMBO — Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Bribery Commission this morning (17) but was later granted…
Death Toll Rises to 68 in Yemen Migrant Boat Tragedy; 74 Still Missing The death toll from the tragic migrant boat capsizing off Yemen’s southern…
Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history, has died at the age of 71, the WWE confirmed today. Born Terry…
Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of underworld figure ‘Backhoe Saman’, has been further remanded until September 25 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The order…
Cloudbursts and heavy rains in Uttarakhand caused severe destruction in Dehradun and several other districts on Tuesday, leaving 15 people dead, 16 missing, and 900…
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Reliable sources indicate that former Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President, Mr. Lasitha Gunaratne, has expressed his intention to contest in the…
Former Director General of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with…
The Sri Lankan government has officially lifted the fuel restrictions that were previously imposed on ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs),…
