Antyra Solutions Secures Google Premier Partner Status for Third Consecutive Year
Antyra Solutions (www.antyrasolutions.com) has once again been recognised as a Google Premier Partner in 2026, marking the third consecutive year the agency has achieved the distinction under Google’s Partners programme. The recognition places Antyra Solutions among the top-performing Google Partners…
Cardinal Ranjith says Easter Attack probe progressing, warns of obstruction
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, says investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks are making progress under the current government. Addressing the special mass held this morning to mark seven years since the attacks, the…
President endorses ‘Walk for Peace’ pilgrimage
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his support to the Walk for Peace pilgrimage, which commences today in Sri Lanka, highlighting its role in promoting mindfulness, loving‑kindness, unity, and harmony among all people. “As this sacred walk sets out from…
JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks
JD Vance is expected to fly to Islamabad at the head of a US diplomatic delegation on Tuesday if Iran agrees to further talks in the Pakistani capital as the deadline for the current ceasefire looms. The US vice-president will…
Police arrest suspect over fake bank website fraud involving Rs. 1 million
Sri Lanka Police say a 22‑year‑old resident of Minuwangoda has been arrested in connection with a financial fraud involving a fake website created to resemble the official site of a private bank. According to the Computer Crimes Investigation Division, North…
Trump says Iran ceasefire expires Wednesday, “highly unlikely” he would extend it further
US President Donald Trump said he now considers the ceasefire with Iran over “Wednesday evening Washington time”, but that it’s “highly unlikely” he would extend it further if a deal is not reached. It’s “highly unlikely that I’d extend it”,…
Churches across Sri Lanka observe silence to honour Easter Attack victims
Churches across Sri Lanka fell into solemn silence at 8:45 am today (21) as bells tolled in unison to honour the victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. The nationwide commemoration formed part of special programmes held across churches in…
Delegation led by Venerable Pannakara Thera arrives in Sri Lanka for ‘Walk for Peace’
A delegation of seven venerable monks led by Vietnamese monk Venerable Pannakara Thera arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (21) to commence the internationally recognized ‘Walk for Peace’ pilgrimage. Joining the procession is “Aloka,” a dog symbolically accompanying the journey,…
Apple’s Tim Cook to step down as CEO in September
Apple has announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was…
Above 100 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (21), according to the Department of Meteorology. Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely in some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces…