Katunayake Airport–Makumbura luxury bus service resumes
The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation announced today that the luxury bus service between the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake and the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre has resumed operations. The service, jointly operated by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri…
LPL 2026: Pathum Nissanka withdraws to manage Long-Standing injury
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has decided to skip the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) in order to focus on recovering from a long-standing injury following Sri Lanka’s upcoming tour of the West Indies. Nissanka, currently Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked T20I…
Footballer with Sri Lankan Roots Heads to FIFA World Cup with Australia
Australian footballer of Sri Lankan heritage Nishan Velupillay has been named in Australia’s final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone for a player with Sri Lankan roots on football’s biggest stage. The 24-year-old winger,…
Meegoda hit‑and‑run case : Court update
The driver involved in the fatal accident at a Vesak Dansal in Meegoda has been remanded until June 16. The 42‑year‑old double‑cab driver was produced before the Homagama Magistrate’s Court today, following Sunday night’s tragedy in which seven people were…
WATCH : Lanka Premier League Player Draft (Live)
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ONYX Hospitality Group Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Sets THB 10.33 Billion Revenue Target with THB 5.5 Billion Expansion Plan
The EXCOM Team (from left): Somchai Kittikraisak (Vice President, Technical Services), Harold Enrique Olaya Leon (Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth & Asset Management), Pornthip Paothong (Vice President, Marketing), Yuthachai Charanachitta (CEO), Saranya Watanasirisuk (Senior Vice President, Group Head of Human…
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from owning social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems…
Sri Lanka launches Triple Elimination programme at maternity clinics
The Ministry of Health announced today that Sri Lanka has commenced its Triple Elimination programme across all maternity clinics, marking a new milestone in maternal and child health. According to the Ministry, from June 1 onward, blood testing of pregnant…
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites, Kuwait hit by drone and missile fire
The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend, the American military said Monday. Iran acknowledged launching a retaliatory strike, while Kuwait said it was intercepting…
Police to file maximum criminal charges against drunk driver in Meegoda tragedy
Sri Lanka Police announced today that the driver involved in last night’s fatal accident in Meegoda will face the maximum criminal charges, including murder. A Senior Police Officer told the media that investigations revealed the 42‑year‑old suspect had knowingly caused…