Families of death row convicts in MP Amarakeerthi case seek President’s intervention
Relatives of the 12 men who were sentenced to death last week over the murder of former Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer visited the Presidential Secretariat this morning to submit a written appeal seeking relief. The group arrived…
WATCH : Rare Dismissal! Dottin Out Obstructing the Field in Sri Lanka WODI
West Indies cricketer Deandra Dottin has become the first player from the Caribbean to be dismissed obstructing the field in international cricket. The historic incident took place during the second Women’s ODI against Sri Lanka in Grenada on Sunday. It…
Sajith claims real-time data proves 9th South African coal shipment also substandard
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged that a ninth coal shipment imported from South Africa for the Norochcholai coal power plant was of substandard quality, citing what he described as real-time operational data from the facility. Premadasa said that eight previous…
Tragic Moment on CCTV: Two Killed in Payagala Train Crash
Two men, aged 22 and 28, who were admitted to hospital with critical injuries after a train collided with a cab in Payagala yesterday, have succumbed to their injuries, Police said. Dramatic CCTV footage shows the moment of impact. Authorities…
81-year-old sits O/L exam: raises concerns over ‘flawed’ mathematics paper
An 81-year-old candidate for the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) examination has initiated a public discussion regarding the national education system, questioning the Ministry of Education over the quality of this year’s mathematics evaluation. The individual, who describes the…
Ayodhya temple delegation arrives in Sri Lanka for special visit
A delegation led by Kaishanand Giriji Maharaj, chief priest of a Shiva temple in Ayodhya, India, arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday morning for a special visit. The 14-member delegation, comprising both clergy and lay representatives, arrived at the Bandaranaike…
India’s power sector growth balances rising demand and sustainability
India’s energy sector has achieved significant gains in power generation, expanding capacity by three times in just 15 hours, showing the extraordinary transformation in its power sector. This remarkable feat has not only ensured a reliable supply of electricity to…
Fact check: Are China’s robot soldiers just AI fakes?
A dozen humanoid robots stand in front of a snow-covered mountain range. They hold machine guns and run across a shooting range, kneeling down to shoot at targets and change magazines, then maneuvering through an obstacle course. The setting for…
UK Trade reforms to lift Sri Lanka Garment Exports by over 10%
British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick and Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe visited apparel logistics and quality assurance facilities north of Colombo to observe shipments being prepared for export to the United Kingdom under a newly reformed…
Star Sports removes disputed T20 World Cup promo amid criticism
The host broadcaster of the T20 World Cup 2026 has taken down a controversial promotional advertisement in which an Indian fan mocked South Africa ahead of their Super 8 clash. The promo, released by Star Sports, was intended to build…