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 ...

Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and three others were remanded by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court yesterday (20) until April 2, the court confirmed. The suspects, including Fernando’s ...

The newly appointed Cabinet Committee tasked with ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of Sri Lanka’s public service held its inaugural meeting on Thursday (19) at the Presidential Secretariat under ...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday lashed out at President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Parliament, accusing him of failing to uphold international law during wartime. Premadasa said the ...

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, ...

President Premadasa pulls rabbit out of a top-hat January 1992 was a particularly hectic period. During its first week we were in Delhi. On Jan. 17 the Presidential Mobile Service at Kalutara Madhya ...

Sri Lanka opened an office in Colombo on Mar. 5 dedicated to fostering economy growth, supporting local businesses, and providing robust and advocacy for the business community. A news release said ...

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 ...

A longstanding fixture in Kandy’s commercial landscape, Champa Stores marks its 70th anniversary this year, underscoring a legacy built on trust, reliability and consistent quality across a diverse ...