Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday demanded a “clear statement from the government regarding this, as well as on the Iranian ship that was attacked near Galle, the number of ...

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” ––George Orwell, Animal Farm When I wrote in this column an essay on 4th February 2026 titled, the ‘Beginning of Another ‘White ...

A flight chartered by the UK government to bring back some Britons stranded in the Middle East has departed after being delayed. Problems with getting passengers on board meant the plane, due to leave ...

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has warned of a possible risk of power cuts due to the use of inferior quality coal affecting generation capacity at the Lakvijaya Power Plant, ...

The procurement of substandard coal for the Lakvijaya Power Plant has led to a sharp rise in coal consumption for electricity generation and caused an estimated loss of Rs. 8,497 million to the ...

A female attorney-at-law convicted of preparing forged deeds relating to a land in Borella was yesterday sentenced to 12 years rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.Delivering the verdict ...

Operations at Sri Lanka’s main coal-fired power facility, the Lakvijaya coal power plant, suffered a significant disruption soon after a new shipment of coal was introduced, raising concerns over ...

Another Iranian vessel in Lanka’s exclusive economic zone Chief Government Whip and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday told Parliament that the government was acting in ...

The election to appoint the new Basnayake Nilame of the historic Kandy Sri Pattini Devalaya, one of the four main Devalayas associated with the Sri Dalada Maligawa, will be held today (06) at 10.00 AM ...

Bernie Stefan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka was recognised at the CEO of the Year Awards 2025 organised by the Global CEO Forum.The recognition reflects Bernie’s outstanding ...

Sexual education is a vital component of holistic education, contributing to physical health, emotional well-being, gender equality, and social responsibility. Despite its importance, sexual education ...

On a night of pulsating drama, studded with 499 runs in 40 overs, including 34 sixes, India sealed their progression to ...