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Monday, 24 November 2025
Oil prices fell on Monday, extending last week's decline of about 3%, as investors weighed the chances for a U.S. rate cut against the prospect of a Ukraine peace deal that could lead to an easing of sanctions...
Monday, 24 November 2025
The examination duties of the deputy hall invigilator at the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination center in Poonagari Nallur Maha Vidyalaya, Kilinochchi, were suspended starting today (24). In addition, the...
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Officers from the Police Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (PCCIB) state that they have seized 30 kilograms of 'Kush', valued at approximately Rs. 150 million, at the Colombo Central Mail Exchange.
Thursday, 20 November 2025
The saga that is the repatriation of two elephants gifted from Thailand to Sri Lanka had its latest development yesterday (19).Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment,...
Thursday, 20 November 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated yesterday (18) in Parliament that construction work at the disputed temple land in Trincomalee can proceed once the court issues an order to demarcate the property.The...
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
China informed Japan on Wednesday that it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, media outlets reported - a decision which comes amid an escalating diplomatic dispute between Asia's top two economies.Tensions...
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, part of the Energy, Mobility and Projects...
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Road Development Authority (RDA) was called to remove a wild elephant that wandered onto the Southern Expressway, on the Hambantota-Mattala stretch, late last evening (18).The incident occurred at around...
Monday, 17 November 2025
Emirates will introduce Starlink-powered Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet FREE, starting with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025 and completing the rollout by mid-2027. The complimentary, ultra-high-speed...
Monday, 17 November 2025
Sri Lanka’s main international gateway, Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), is rolling out an additional twenty self-check-in kiosks to streamline passenger services ahead of the busy winter...
Monday, 17 November 2025
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) announced that it had decided to restrict several medical services starting today across all hospitals island-wide.These restrictions include limiting...
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Ireland's media regulator began an investigation into social media platform X on Wednesday over concerns it is not giving users a chance to appeal content moderation decisions and that its internal complaint-handling...
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Amazon.com was sued on Wednesday in a proposed class action saying the retailer subjects thousands of warehouse employees with disabilities to a "punitive" policy governing workplace absences.Amazon, the...
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Namal Rajapaksa, National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Member of Parliament, stated that opposition forces globally worked together against oppressive governments despite policy...
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has given its approval for a significant restructuring within the state banking sector, aimed at bolstering the financial strength of two smaller, specialised institutions.The decision...
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has officially introduced its premium sub-brand, Denza, to the Sri Lankan market, marking the brand's inaugural venture into South Asia.This move is intended...
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
The Executive Director of a private company, who was taken into custody on the charge of causing environmental damage within the Aruwakkalu archaeological site, was remanded until November 25.The court...
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Lionel Messi expressed his wish to one day return to Barcelona's Camp Nou on Monday, having made a brief visit to see the newly revamped stadium where he spent 21 years of his illustrious career.The 38-year-old...
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) has delivered strong growth in income and profits during the six months ended 30 September 2025 (H1 FY26) with Total Income for the period rising by 47% Year-on-Year...
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
The International Olympic Committee says it is still weighing universal rules for transgender athletes at the Games, as a growing number of sports bodies move to tighten eligibility criteria in a shift...
Monday, 02 November 2026 - 11:22
Marking one year since his acclaimed debut as Chanel’s artistic director, Matthieu Blazy delivered...
Monday, 26 October 2026 - 10:31
The Victoria’s Secret Runway Show returned to Los Angeles on Sunday night with a high-stakes blend...
Monday, 19 October 2026 - 10:25
The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala lit up Los Angeles as stars gathered in support of the Academy Museum...
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