Walk for Peace day two commences in Matale
The second day of the Walk for Peace campaign commenced in Matale today (23).
The programme, held to promote world peace, commenced this morning from...
Body of a youth recovered in Mattakuliya
The body of a youth has been recovered in Mattakuliya, the Police Media Division confirmed.
According to the Police, the body was found in a...
NASA Targets Early September for Roman Space Telescope Launch
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team now is targeting as soon as early September 2026 for launch, ahead of the agency’s commitment to...
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 19 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central, Southern, Uva provinces, and Ampara and...
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming...
An envoy to Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
The...
Krrish deal : HC to recall Namal’s case on May 29
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the transaction with the Indian Krrish Company...
Dollar rate today: Selling rate increases to Rs. 321
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), compared to Wednesday, with the...
Sri Lanka’s per capita GDP surpasses USD 5,000 for first time...
Sri Lanka’s economy recorded strong growth in 2025, with GDP per capita rising to USD 5,003 compared to USD 4,546 in 2024, according to...
Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition over NOC for IPL participation
Cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his petition filed before the Colombo District Court seeking an interim order compelling Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a...
Minister Handunneththi discusses trade, investment and industrial cooperation in Vienna talks
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, held talks with Michael Otter, Director General of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and...