Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas passed away
Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and defence analyst Iqbal Athas passed away early this morning. He was 81. Family sources said the funeral will be held this afternoon at the Grand Mosque cemetery in Dehiwala. His remains will lie at No….
Google-Apple New Partnership announced
Apple is joining forces with Google to power its artificial intelligence features, including a major Siri upgrade expected later this year. The multi-year partnership will lean on Google’s Gemini and cloud technology for future Apple foundational models. The post…
28-year-old shot dead by police after attempting to attack officers
A 28-year-old man was shot dead by police in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, after he allegedly obstructed the duties of police officers and attempted to attack them with a sharp weapon, police said. According to the Police Media Spokesperson, the incident occurred…
Sri Lanka’s first-ever animated film set for worldwide release as trailer drops
Mogo Studios has released the trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated feature film, “The Secret of the Moonstone,” marking a major milestone for the country’s film and animation industry. The trailer has been unveiled for a global audience, ahead of…
Grassrooted Trust issues clarification on allegations raised in Parliament
The Grassrooted Trust has issued a statement outlining what it described as factual clarifications in response to allegations made against the organization in Parliament. The statement referred to the recent controversy involving an inappropriate weblink included in a Grade 6…
Four killed, one injured in bus–car head-on collision
Four people died and one person was injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a car in the Murasumoddai area on the Paranthan-Mullaitivu main road, police said. The fatal crash occurred when the car and a passenger…
Hambantota Port reports 175% cargo growth in 2025
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) states it closed 2025 with a 175% increase in cargo volumes, handling 8.24 million metric tonnes, up from 3.0 million in 2024. Issuing a statement, HIP said that this is despite one of the most…
Parliament Secretariat denies claims of action by Speaker against staff
The Parliamentary Secretariat of Sri Lanka has dismissed as false the news reports circulating in the media under the headline “Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has decided to take strict action regarding a group of employees using drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes within…
Iran protests : Trump says US considering ‘very strong’ military options
Donald Trump has claimed Iran has reached out and proposed negotiations, as he considers “very strong” military action against the regime over a deadly crackdown on protesters that has reportedly killed hundreds. Asked on Sunday by reporters aboard Air Force…
Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh sends third cyclone relief shipment
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh dispatched the third shipment of 40-foot container relief items worth USD 19,000 last week (08 Jan) to support the ongoing relief efforts undertaken by the Government of Sri Lanka for the benefit of…