In pictures: India celebrates the festival of colours Holi
Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, was celebrated across India on Wednesday. The festival welcomes spring with bursts of colours, music, and shared meals. Celebrated on the day of the last full moon of the Hindu luni-solar month of Falgun,…
“Do we not have surface radars or sonar?” Sajith questions how US submarine entered Sri Lanka’s EEZ
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned how a foreign submarine was able to enter Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without the government being aware. Speaking during the debate on the state of emergency in Parliament today, Premadasa said it…
Epstein files: Missing FBI documents related to Trump allegations released
FBI documents related to sexual abuse allegations against US President Donald Trump, which were missing from the initial release of the Epstein files, have been posted online by the US Justice Department. It comes after American media, including Sky’s partner…
Landmark judgment: Private TV broadcasters accountable under RTI Act
Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling by the Right to Information (RTI) Commission that private television broadcaster Hiru TV falls within the scope of a “public authority” under the RTI Act and must disclose certain information requested…
Trump calls ground invasion in Iran ‘a waste of time’
US President Donald Trump tells NBC News that a ground invasion of Iran would be “a waste” but indicates the US will have a say over who leads the country next. “It’s a waste of time,” he says of Iranian…
Govt to extend state of emergency to ensure essential services : Deputy Defence Minister
Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara says that, in view of the war situation that has arisen in the Middle East, the coming few weeks could be a decisive period for this country. Speaking in Parliament today (06 Mar), the…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (06 March), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 306.80 to Rs. 307.53,…
Beauty by Rosh Becomes First South Asian Makeup Brand to partner with London Fashion Week
Beauty by Rosh has set a new benchmark in South Asia’s beauty industry, becoming the first South Asian beauty brand to partner with designers on the main schedule of London Fashion Week (LFW). Australia-based, Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur Rosh Kumarasinghe partnered…
“No civilian should die in wars” President AKD calls for global peace
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says no civilian should die in wars, stressing that every life is as precious as one’s own. “We jealously guard our non-aligned policy while ensuring that humanitarian values and the saving of lives remain…
2 people missing after boat capsizes near Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
A search operation is underway to find two individuals reported missing after a boat had capsized near the Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna today. According to the Police, 23 people were rescued, and five individuals are currently hospitalized. The incident had…