President Donald Trump says the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not open within 48 hours – the waterway is vital for global oil shipping. Iran warns it will ...

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 MARCH 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 March 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces ...

The autobiography of Mr. Ranjit Fernando, launched last month, offers a fascinating peek behind the curtain into how a clutch of Sri Lanka’s finest cricketers were groomed in their formative years. Mr ...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is often seen in Parliament, making special statements and long speeches in defence of his government. It is being argued in some quarters that no other President ...

In the quiet, rain-washed village of Boralugoda, where narrow streams slip silently through thick green undergrowth and the air carries the scent of wet earth, a remarkable story of science, ...

Singer Sri Lanka, the nation’s foremost retailer of consumer durables, celebrates a truly historic milestone at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2026, securing a prestigious triple victory while ...

Early last year [probably 2004] I received a call from Michael Ludgrove the then head of the rare book section at Christies Auction house requesting help to decipher the names of Ceylonese cricketers ...

The British School in Colombo will look to retain the Hasan Sohail Memorial Trophy when they take on traditional rivals Colombo International School (CIS) in their annual limited overs cricket ...

Group delivered a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting robust growth, improved asset quality and continued depositor confidence amid a gradually recovering ...

The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women celebrated International Women’s Day in its auditorium at Kitulwatte on March 7, 2026, at an event attended by academics, professionals, and other ...

Three weeks after the joint US-Israeli war against Iran began, the conflict has reached a fuzzy state of mixed messages and uncertainty, with Donald Trump’s public comments often seemingly ...

Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology  at 3.30 p.m. on 21 March 2026, valid for 22 March 2026. Heat index, the temperature felt on ...