Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has lost a key referendum on a constitutional reform which had turned into a vote on her government. The result gives around 54% to the “No” campaign and 46% to ...

Sohan Weerasinghe is, indeed, a legendary singer and entertainer, and what makes him extra special, to the ladies, in particular, is his captivating performances and versatility. And, guess what! The ...

Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre  at 3.30 p.m. on 23 March 2026, valid for 24 March 2026. The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to ...

Minister Bimal Rathnayake has urged all Sri Lankan refugees in India to return to Sri Lanka, stating that provision has been made for their reintegration. He called on India to grant citizenship to ...

The unfolding tensions and diplomatic manoeuvres around the Strait of Hormuz offer more than a snapshot of regional instability. They reveal a deeper transformation in global statecraft, one where ...

The entertainment scene here is certain to feel the pinch due to the Middle East conflict, and petrol rationing. Tourism, a big part of the country’s economy, is taking a hit with fewer tourists ...

US President Donald Trump announced that discussions are ongoing with Iran to “determine whether a broader agreement can be reached”, saying that “this time, Iran means business; they want to settle.

Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, secured three accolades at The Diamond Chapter of the TAGS Awards 2025 ceremony, held at the Shangri-La, Colombo. Driven by its ...

The Ministry of Education has decided to suspend the filling of student vacancies in Grades 2–11 in schools operating under Provincial Councils until further notice. The Ministry of Education, in a ...

Indictments were served on former Petroleum Resources Development Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother, ex-Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Dhammika Ranatunga, before the ...

By Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka’s oceans generate millions of dollars annually through fisheries exports and whale watching tourism, positioning the island as a strategic player in the North Indian Ocean’s ...

Sri Lanka is planning to fast-track the redevelopment of the Trincomalee oil tank farm as a long-term solution to its ongoing energy crisis, with backing from India and the United Arab Emirates, The ...