Applications open for University admission based on 2025 A/L results
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that applications for university admission based on the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination results will be accepted from today (28) until May 19. The results of the examination were released online on March…
Afternoon showers expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers are likely in some places in the Southern province and in the Ampara district…
King Charles begins US visit amid tensions over Iran war
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, as diplomatic tensions cast a shadow over the trip. The British monarchs met President Donald…
“No such fund exists”: Harsha de Silva questions legality of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the legal existence of the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’, stating that it was never formally established. In a post on X, he challenged recent claims made by Deputy…
Iran’s foreign minister meets Putin in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, that Moscow would do everything it could to help secure peace in the Middle East, as the two met in Russia. “For our part, we will do everything…
Two farmers killed by lightning strike in Vijithapura
Two farmers killed by lightning strike in Vijithapura. Two farmers were killed after being struck by lightning in the Vijithapura area following heavy evening rain on Monday (27), police said. Police said the two men, aged 50 and 49, were…
Reports of SLC president’s resignation: sports minister responds
The Ministry of Sports has not yet issued any official statement regarding reports of a possible change in leadership at Sri Lanka Cricket, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said. Responding to media queries on claims that the current Sri Lanka…
Court orders detention of main monk involved in BIA drug case
The Negombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the detention of a monk accused of orchestrating the major drug smuggling operation involving 22 monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The monk is believed to be the main suspect behind the operation,…
Musk vs. OpenAI trial to get underway
Two giants in the AI sector are set for a courtroom battle: Elon Musk (xAI) is taking on Sam Altmann (OpenAI). Musk has accused Altmann of betraying OpenAI’s originally nonprofit mission. The jury is set to be selected on Monday…
Trains to Kandy: deputy minister provides expected timeline
Following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the train services to Kandy are expected to resume by the end of this year, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena said. He said the previously announced timeline for restoring services remains…