Ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to become Nepal prime minister
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra “Balen” Shah is poised to become Nepal’s next prime minister after his party surged ahead in the country’s general election, held just months after massive youth-led protests reshaped the nation’s politics. The 35-year-old former rapper and ex-mayor of…
Siblings accuse late Michael Jackson of child sexual abuse in new lawsuit
Four siblings from a family that once defended Michael Jackson have filed a lawsuit accusing the late pop star of child sex trafficking and sexual abuse when they were minors. The lawsuit, filed in California, alleges that Jackson groomed and…
Man imprisoned for life for possessing and trafficking 35g of heroin
The Chilaw High Court on Friday (6) sentenced a man to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of possessing and trafficking heroin. High Court Judge Nayomi Wickramasekara imposed the sentence after the court found the accused guilty of possessing and…
ICC reveals 8 Player of the Tournament nominees for T20 World Cup 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the shortlist of nominees for the Player of the Tournament award at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with several standout performers recognised ahead of the final. England all-rounder Will Jacks has…
Sri Lankans consume 34kg of sugar a year, three times the WHO limit
Average sugar consumption locally is more than three times higher than the level recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), says Dr. Chandana Gajanayake, a Consultant Dental Surgeon, warning of growing oral health risks. Dr. Chandana Gajanayake said a…
Free meals offered to stranded tourists in Sri Lanka
A programme to provide free meals to tourists stranded in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing conflict in the region began today (06) at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management in Colpetty, Colombo. Authorities said meals will…
Russia says Middle East conflict boosting demand for its oil and gas
Russia said Friday (6) that demand for its oil and gas has increased as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts global energy supplies. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told that the war has led to a significant rise in demand…
Putin holds telephone call with Iran President
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Moscow reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities involving Iran. According to a statement shared by Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Putin reaffirmed Russia’s “principled…
Sri Lankan SC Judge moves Indian Court to remove Old News Reports
A judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has approached the Karnataka High Court in India seeking the removal of links to old online news reports about him from Google, according to a report by The Hindu. The report…
US pressing Sri Lanka Not to repatriate Iranian Sailors: Reuters
The United States has urged Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian sailors rescued following the sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, according to an internal U.S. State Department cable reported by Reuters. The cable, dated March 6, said the…