PM warns against racism, urges women to lead reform efforts
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Sunday (15) warned against attempts to undermine the government’s reform agenda by inciting racism, stating that women have often been among those most affected by such divisions. Addressing the Mannar District Women’s Meeting held in…
Moose Clothing Company Appointed Official Merchandise Licensing Partner for ICC Men’s T20 Matches in Sri Lanka
Moose Clothing Company has been appointed the Official Merchandise Licensing Partner in Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking an important milestone in the brand’s journey on the international cricket stage. Under this partnership, Moose is…
Lawyers stage protest march in Colombo over Akuregoda double murder
Lawyers staged a protest march in Colombo today over last week’s double murder in Akuregoda, Thalangama. The protest, led by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, began at the Supreme Court Complex and proceeded to the BASL Head Office. “This…
25 Indian fishermen arrested in KKS
Twenty-five Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy during an operation carried out off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, early this morning. The Navy also seized two Indian fishing boats while the fishermen were allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters. According…
“People are dying on the streets as if they’re mosquitoes being swatted” – Sajith
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Lawyer murder: UNP calls for resignation of Public Security Minister
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement condemning the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, warning that the incident poses a serious threat to the rule of law and the integrity of Sri Lanka’s legal system….
India kicks off AI Impact Summit amid rising safety concerns
New Delhi is set to host a five-day global artificial intelligence summit starting Monday to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the technology, amid rising concerns of job security and child safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting the…
T20 World Cup : Steve Smith included
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Steve Smith as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood in the Australia squad. Smith is named as a replacement for Hazlewood, who is now officially ruled out…
Stalin writes to Indian PM Modi on citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamils
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi placing four requests before the Union government for the welfare of Sri Lankan Tamils living in the State. Mr. Stalin requested the Union government for rescinding…
Two-year-old child dies after alleged assault by mother’s partner
A two-year-and-four-month-old girl has died after allegedly being assaulted by her mother’s partner in Magammana, Homagama, Police said. The child, identified as Parindi Dilanya, had been living with her mother, 11-year-old elder brother, and grandparents in Magammana. Police said the…