Eastern Province doctors launch strike
The Government Medical Officers’ Association today (13 Jan) launched a doctors’ strike across all hospitals in the Eastern Province.
The strike was initiated, demanding the...
Chinese, Sri Lankan FMs meet on ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a brief stopover in Sri Lanka on Monday while returning from an official visit to Africa, holding a...
Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket after India series
Alyssa Healy, the Australia captain and one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles, will retire from all...
President meets outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday, ahead of her scheduled departure from Sri Lanka...
Sri Lanka Seal Rain-Hit 12-Over Thriller Against Pakistan, Hasaranga Stars
Sri Lanka clinched a thrilling 14-run victory over Pakistan in a rain-curtailed 12-over contest, finishing the match and the series on a high. Batting...
Hambantota Port reports 175% cargo growth in 2025
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) states it closed 2025 with a 175% increase in cargo volumes, handling 8.24 million metric tonnes, up from 3.0...
Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh sends third cyclone relief shipment
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh dispatched the third shipment of 40-foot container relief items worth USD 19,000 last week (08 Jan) to...
Court allows Wimal’s Satyagraha to continue under conditions
Thalangama Police requested a court order to remove the satyagraha held in front of the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla against the new education...
Gold smashes new record of $4,600
Gold hit a fresh record high on Monday, extending a blistering rally as investors piled into havens amid a swirl of geopolitical and policy...
ITAK decides not to support NCM against PM Harini
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has decided not to support the no‑confidence motion to be brought against Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini...