Construction has begun on 57 new houses in Kanaweralla, Passara, under Phase IV of the Indian Housing Project, which aimsContinue Reading The post 57 families in Passara to receive new homes under Indian Housing Project

Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Ali, paid a courtesyContinue Reading The post Pakistan Defence Secretary meets Sri Lanka Deputy Defence Ministe

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says steps have been taken to establish the first-ever fuel station on Delft Island. TheContinue Reading The post CPC to set up first fuel station on Delft Island appeared first on

The American YouTuber, whose real name is Stephen Deleonardis, says he spent $1m (£747,000) on Rolex watches for every Mexico player and member of staff.

Minister Bimal Rathnayaka said that the government has ample funds to implement major infrastructure, education and development projects across the country, adding that the next phase of governance will focus on accelera

Iran’s ambassador to China says ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would be charged new fees  but added that China and other “friendly” countries would be granted “special considerations”. An initial deal signed by Ir

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressed confidence that a new government could be formed if all opposition parties unite, stating that the opposition is currently in a strong position.

The Chairperson of the Independent National Commission on Women, Ambassador Grace Asirwatham, together with the Commissioners, met with the Prime Minister to brief her on the progress made in operationalising the Commiss

Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four ‌other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who has succeeded him as Iran’s supreme leader, did not make an a

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with ​a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that ’’communists’’ could gain ground in the

A major oil terminal in Russia’s second city of St Petersburg in the north-west was struck overnight by Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to introduce a DRS certification system and explore the possibility of accrediting more vendors capable of supplying cost-effective Decision Review System (DRS) technology.

For decades, Sri Lanka has been marked on the world map as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”—a tropical paradise for travelers. However, recent data and chilling revelations suggest that a dark cloud is forming  above that

MP Namal Rajapaksa has criticised recent remarks describing military medals as “a piece of metal”, saying such comments undermine theContinue Reading The post Namal criticises remarks on military, calls them disrespectfu

Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Central, Northern, and Northcentral provinces and in Rathnapura,Continue Reading The post High risk wind alert for 12 districts appeared first on Newswire.

Shan Masood has been removed as Pakistan’s Test captain, with Babar Azam taking over the reins for the second time in his career. The decision came as part of Pakistan’s squad announcement ahead of their upcoming two-mat

Road access in parts of the Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts remains affected following recent adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Train services on sections of the Mannar and Upcountry railway lines remain suspended due to track obstructions caused by adverse weather, the Disaster Management Centre said.

A major oil terminal in Russia’s second city of St Petersburg in the north-west was struck overnight by Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the residence of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe this week, following the arrest of Rajapakshe’sContinue Reading The post Ranil visits Wijeyadasa; says no one c

President Trump highlighted the potential approval of the SAVE America Act during his Salute to America 250 speech, stating hisContinue Reading The post Trump touts SAVE America Act during Salute to America 250 speech ap

A 27-year-old man was arrested in the Hunupitiya area of Kiribathgoda on suspicion of possessing a large stock of duty-freeContinue Reading The post Youth arrested with duty-free cigarettes, imported liquor appeared firs

Could there have been two more deserving finalists? The tournament’s two unbeaten sides dominated the group stage, sealed their places in the final with commanding semi-final wins, their respective experienced players ha

Two suspects were arrested after wildlife officers seized a range of protected animal parts, including a 32kg coral colony andContinue Reading The post Two arrested with 32kg coral colony, tiger tooth in wildlife raids a

A new apartment complex built for low-income families in Colombo was officially opened in Kirulapone yesterday (4). The “The ResidenciesContinue Reading The post Major Colombo urban 624-apartment housing project opens in

Large-scale public commemorations  for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have commenced in the capital, with authorities promoting a message of continuity for the Islamic Republic and vengeance for his

The 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Colombo Plan was held on Friday 03 July at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Delivering the keynote address, the Prime M

France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Morocco. Paraguay’s efforts to get under the s

Ticket prices for ‌the United States’ highly anticipated round of 16 game against ⁠Belgium on ⁠Monday plunged by more than 30 percent before rebounding slightly early Saturday evening. The get-in price for the final 2026

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to help fire Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup Round of 16 as The Atlas Lions became the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once. It is Morocco’s second