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President directs all Ministries and officials to conserve fuel

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that each Ministry must have a practical plan in place for fuel conservation, noting that...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

President to hold special press conference tonight

Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to hold a special press conference tonight (17) concerning...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

Five Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes and used phones worth Rs. 18 million

Five Chinese nationals have been arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours today...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

Ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning.

FeaturedMar 17, 2026 | Local

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Trinity College wins the "Hill Country Battle of the Blues" after 14 years

Trinity College, Kandy defeated St. Anthony's College by 9 wickets in the 107th 'Hill Country Battle of the Blues' annual...

Mar 14, 2026 | Sports

Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team

Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national...

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles

India won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday...

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Israel targets Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Chief Ali Larijani

Israel targeted Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in a Tehran strike on Monday night, according...

Mar 17, 2026 | World

Iran Navy vows revenge for US torpedo strike on ship off Sri Lanka

The commander of the Iranian Navy, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, issued a warning to the United States and Israel on...

Mar 17, 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

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Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team

Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team. Sri Lanka Cricket said the appointment of Gary Kirsten as the new head coach will come into effect on April 15, 2026. Kirsten, who enjoyed a distinguished international...

Mar 9, 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

Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US...

FeaturedMar 12, 2026 | Business

Nestlé Celebrates 120 Years of Working Together for Good in Sri Lanka

Nestlé Lanka Limited, the ‘Good Food Good Life’ company marks 120 years of operations in Sri Lanka this year. From...

Mar 12, 2026 | Business

Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel

The dollar took another leg higher on Monday, jumping to a three-month peak on the euro as oil surged past...

Mar 9, 2026 | Business

Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team

Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national...

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles

India won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday...

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

T20 World Cup Final: New Zealand elect to bowl first against India in Ahmedabad

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the T20 World Cup Final in Ahmedabad.

Mar 8, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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President directs all Ministries and officials to conserve fuel

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that each Ministry must have a practical plan in place...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

President to hold special press conference tonight

Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to hold a special...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

Five Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes and used phones worth Rs. 18 million

Five Chinese nationals have been arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

Govt releases ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year

The government has released the ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

Weekly fuel quota valid until midnight every Saturday – CPC Chairman

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna stated that the weekly quota for fuel...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

Pre-schools to remain closed on Wednesdays; Private schools requested to do same

The Ministry of Education stated that, as government schools are closed on Wednesdays which have...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

Energy Minister provides update on existing fuel supplies

Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakodi, made a statement in Parliament today (17) regarding the duration...

Mar 17, 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...

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President directs all Ministries and officials to conserve fuel

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that each Ministry must have a practical plan in place for fuel conservation, noting that...

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

President to hold special press conference tonight

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

Five Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes and used phones worth Rs. 18 million

Mar 17, 2026 | Local

Govt releases ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Mar 17, 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

Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US...

FeaturedMar 12, 2026 | Business

Nestlé Celebrates 120 Years of Working Together for Good in Sri Lanka

Mar 12, 2026 | Business

Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel

Mar 9, 2026 | Business

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves surpass USD 7 billion mark

Mar 6, 2026 | Business