LEADING STORY
Litro Gas warns dealers of agency cancellation over gas hoarding and...
Litro Gas Lanka has warned that strict disciplinary action, including the cancellation of dealerships, will be taken against agents found hoarding gas, restricting sales...
DIPLOMATIC
Lula’s victory proves people can defeat money, media power and racism:...
Minister Bimal Ratnayake has welcomed the re-election of Brazil’s left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, saying the result demonstrates the power of ordinary...
BUSINESS NEWS
China to reconstruct nine bridges in Sri Lanka within 18 months
China has announced plans to reconstruct nine bridges in Sri Lanka within 18 months under its emergency post-disaster reconstruction assistance programme.
In a statement, the...
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced an increase in fuel prices with effect from midnight today (November 1).
According to Ceypetco, the price of...
Esna Holidays acquires Mackinnons Travels
Esna Group Chairman Eshana De Silva (second from left) and John Keells Holdings PLC Deputy Chairperson and Group Finance Director Gihan Cooray exchange the...
SriLankan Airlines eyes Perth, China and Africa routes to boost tourism
SriLankan Airlines is exploring opportunities to expand its network to Perth, China and Africa, with CEO Vipu Misra saying the national carrier must take...
Japan to provide Rs. 4.56 billion grant to upgrade Kelani River...
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of approximately Rs. 4.56 billion to Sri Lanka to upgrade a pumping station in...
Sri Lanka to implement Rs. 5.43 billion project to strengthen pandemic...
The government has decided to implement 35 activities under a Rs. 5.43 billion project aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s preparedness and response to pandemics...
SPORTS NEWS
India Pursues 2036 Olympic Bid to Showcase Sports Growth and Lead...
Driven by rapid athletic progress and expanding infrastructure, India is advancing its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Despite strong international competition and...
Road to Rumesh Tharanga’s residence to be developed at Rs. 8...
The Millaniya Pradeshiya Sabha has announced plans to develop the road leading to the residence of Sri Lankan javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga at...
Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka’s new Test captain!
Sri Lanka Cricket confirms that Mendis will lead the national Test team, with the upcoming two-match series in Pakistan marking his first assignment.
Mendis has...
EDUCATION NEWS
Sri Lankan students win 13 medals at International Mathematics and Science...
Sri Lankan students have won 13 medals, including three silver and ten bronze medals, at the International Mathematics and Science Olympiad held in Indonesia.
The...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
India Successfully Launches Next-Gen Navigation Satellite NVS-03 Into Orbit
India achieved another major spaceflight milestone today with the successful launch of its next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, aboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)...
General News
SSC Grounds Upgraded Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) conducted a media tour of the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) Grounds in Colombo on January 2, 2026, to highlight the...