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Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port and the complete collapse of the “debt trap” narrative

For years, Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port was the textbook example of what Western politicians called Chinese “debt-trap diplomacy” – the...

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

Rakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe produced before court

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son Rakitha Rajapakshe, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe and former Executive Director...

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

Colombo HC orders summons to witnesses in ‘Krrish’ case involving Namal Rajapaksa

The Colombo High Court today (25) directed that summons be issued to two Indian witnesses in the case filed against...

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

Rakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another remanded

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son Rakitha Rajapakshe, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director...

FeaturedJun 25, 2026 | Local

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Charith Abeysinghe, the real reason for being taken in..?

Rohit Sharma conferred Padma Shri for outstanding contribution to Indian cricket

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has added another prestigious honour to his decorated career after being awarded the Padma Shri,...

Jun 24, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Separate Changing Room for Sooryavanshi in England – Here’s Why

India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be required to use separate changing facilities during India’s upcoming T20 tour of...

Jun 24, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lanka collapse as West Indies Select XI seal 15-run victory

Sri Lanka suffered a dramatic batting collapse as the West Indies Select XI secured a 15-run victory in their four-day...

Jun 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Death toll climbs to 164 after twin quakes in Venezuela, 971 injured

At least 164 people have died, and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President...

Jun 25, 2026 | World

Venezuela rocked by back-to-back 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakes

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, damaging buildings in Caracas and prompting scientists to warn of...

Jun 25, 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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Rohit Sharma conferred Padma Shri for outstanding contribution to Indian cricket

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has added another prestigious honour to his decorated career after being awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his immense contribution to cricket. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan...

Jun 24, 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

Arjun Jeger of DC Group Named in Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40

Colombo, Sri Lanka: Arjun Jeger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of DC Group, has been named to Campaign Asia’s prestigious 40...

Jun 19, 2026 | Business

A New Global Marina Front Address for Sri Lanka Presented by Prime & Melwa

Prime and Melwa have unveiled the Prime Marina Sales Suite at Port City Colombo, a first of its kind in...

Jun 6, 2026 | Business

US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 350

The Sri Lankan Rupee continues to weaken against the US Dollar amidst multiple factors including the ongoing conflict in the...

May 21, 2026 | Business

Rohit Sharma conferred Padma Shri for outstanding contribution to Indian cricket

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has added another prestigious honour to his decorated career after being awarded the Padma Shri,...

Jun 24, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Separate Changing Room for Sooryavanshi in England – Here’s Why

India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be required to use separate changing facilities during India’s upcoming T20 tour of...

Jun 24, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Sri Lanka collapse as West Indies Select XI seal 15-run victory

Sri Lanka suffered a dramatic batting collapse as the West Indies Select XI secured a 15-run victory in their four-day...

Jun 21, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

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Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port and the complete collapse of the “debt trap” narrative

For years, Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port was the textbook example of what Western politicians called...

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

Rakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another remanded

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son Rakitha Rajapakshe, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith...

FeaturedJun 25, 2026 | Local

Rakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe produced before court

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son Rakitha Rajapakshe, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith...

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

Colombo HC orders summons to witnesses in ‘Krrish’ case involving Namal Rajapaksa

The Colombo High Court today (25) directed that summons be issued to two Indian witnesses...

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

President arrives in Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago. President Dissanayake arrived in...

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

Aswesuma benefits to be limited to poor and extremely poor families

Aswesuma benefit payments will be provided only to poor and extremely poor families under the...

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

Rohitha Rajapaksa appears before CCIB to record statement

Rohitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived at the Central Crime Investigation...

Jun 25, 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

May 31, 2025 | Technology

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Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port and the complete collapse of the “debt trap” narrative

For years, Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port was the textbook example of what Western politicians called Chinese “debt-trap diplomacy” – the...

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

Rakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another remanded

FeaturedJun 25, 2026 | Local

Rakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe produced before court

Jun 25, 2026 | Local

Colombo HC orders summons to witnesses in ‘Krrish’ case involving Namal Rajapaksa

Jun 25, 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

Arjun Jeger of DC Group Named in Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40

Colombo, Sri Lanka: Arjun Jeger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of DC Group, has been named to Campaign Asia’s prestigious 40...

Jun 19, 2026 | Business

A New Global Marina Front Address for Sri Lanka Presented by Prime & Melwa

Jun 6, 2026 | Business

US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 350

May 21, 2026 | Business

Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023

May 14, 2026 | Business