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Iran Launches Fresh Attacks on Kuwait's Power and Water Desalination Facilities

Jul 22, 2026

Sri Lanka marks 100 years of Public Health Service

The centenary celebration of Sri Lanka’s Public Health Service was held this morning (21) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 6.5% in June

Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Five killed in fire at factory in Katuwana Industrial Zone

Five individuals have reportedly died after a fire broke out at a helmet manufacturing factory located in the Katuwana Industrial...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Court reissues arrest warrant for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa

Matara Chief Magistrate Chathura Dissanayake today (21) reissued the arrest warrant for former Minister Basil Rajapaksa after he failed to...

FeaturedJul 21, 2026 | Local

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Kusal Mendis ruled out of LPL 2026

Colombo Kaps captain Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) after...

Jul 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon retires

Short-distance sprinter Yupun Abeykoon announced his retirement from athletics.

Jul 21, 2026 | Sports

Kerala declares Monday school holiday for FIFA World Cup final

The Kerala government has declared Monday, July 20, a holiday for schools across the Indian state to allow students to...

Jul 19, 2026 | Sports.Football

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At least 27 dead and 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana

At least 27 people have drowned after a passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana on Saturday night local...

Jul 21, 2026 | World

India approves its first dengue vaccine

India has approved its first dengue vaccine, with the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granting market authorisation to vaccine...

Jul 20, 2026 | World

Technology Insights

Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company

Nvidia has hit a new milestone, becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of $5tn (£3.8tn). The US chip giant has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip designer to an AI titan, as euphoria about the potential of artificial intelligence keeps driving demand for its...

Nov 2, 2025 | Technology

On the Field

Kusal Mendis ruled out of LPL 2026

Colombo Kaps captain Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) after suffering a hamstring injury. Mendis sustained the injury during Colombo Kaps’ match against Kandy Royals on Sunday and was forced to retire hurt before leaving the field. The wicketkeeper-batter will...

Jul 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025

Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf has been named the second runner-up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, earning international recognition for...

Jan 30, 2026 | Entertainment

David Pieris Group Launches Social Empowerment Drive from Batticaloa

Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to community development and inclusive social progress, the David Pieris Group officially launched its Social Empowerment...

Jul 16, 2026 | Business

Oil up 9% to one-month high as US says it will blockade entire Iranian coastline, all vessels

Oil prices settled up more than 9% on Monday at a one-month high after news that a United States' naval...

Jul 14, 2026 | Business

CBL Group appoints Sheamalee Wickramasingha as Chairman

CBL Investments Limited and its group of companies (CBL Group), one of Sri Lanka's leading and most diversified food manufacturing...

Jul 7, 2026 | Business

Kusal Mendis ruled out of LPL 2026

Colombo Kaps captain Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) after...

Jul 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

LPL players to wear black armbands to honour Sir Garfield Sobers

Players and officials at the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will observe a minute’s silence before today’s matches at the...

Jul 18, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sir Garfield Sobers, cricket's greatest all-rounders, dies at 89

Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died...

Jul 18, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Sri Lanka marks 100 years of Public Health Service

The centenary celebration of Sri Lanka’s Public Health Service was held this morning (21) at...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 6.5% in June

Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Court reissues arrest warrant for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa

Matara Chief Magistrate Chathura Dissanayake today (21) reissued the arrest warrant for former Minister Basil...

FeaturedJul 21, 2026 | Local

Five killed in fire at factory in Katuwana Industrial Zone

Five individuals have reportedly died after a fire broke out at a helmet manufacturing factory...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Opposition submits no-confidence motion against Justice Minister to Speaker

The Opposition MPs today (21) handed over a no-confidence motion against Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara...

FeaturedJul 21, 2026 | Local

Fire breaks out at factory in Katuwana Industrial Zone

A fire has reportedly broken out at a helmet manufacturing factory located in the Katuwana...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

SriLankan Airlines temporarily suspends flights to Kuwait

SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended its flight operations to Kuwait due to the escalating war...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Tech Updates

Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company

Nvidia has hit a new milestone, becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of $5tn...

Nov 2, 2025 | Technology

SpaceX’s Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures

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Sri Lanka marks 100 years of Public Health Service

The centenary celebration of Sri Lanka’s Public Health Service was held this morning (21) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 6.5% in June

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Court reissues arrest warrant for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa

FeaturedJul 21, 2026 | Local

Five killed in fire at factory in Katuwana Industrial Zone

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Politics

Naveen Dissanayake appointed as UNP Deputy Chairman

Former United National Party MP Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice President of the party. It has been...

Jan 5, 2026 | Politics

SJB and UNP to collaborate under a joint political program – Sajith

Oct 10, 2025 | Politics

Minister Ananda Wijepala Responds to Media Reports on CID Officers' Trip to Malaysia to Apprehend Underworld Leader

FeaturedJul 20, 2025 | Politics

Two NPP members of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha abducted: Party says

Jun 27, 2025 | Politics

Business & Economics

David Pieris Group Launches Social Empowerment Drive from Batticaloa

Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to community development and inclusive social progress, the David Pieris Group officially launched its Social Empowerment...

Jul 16, 2026 | Business

Oil up 9% to one-month high as US says it will blockade entire Iranian coastline, all vessels

Jul 14, 2026 | Business

CBL Group appoints Sheamalee Wickramasingha as Chairman

Jul 7, 2026 | Business

Home Lands Breaks Ground on ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’, Commencing Construction of The Indian Ocean's Next Wonder

Jun 27, 2026 | Business