Black Day Declaration Rally Held in Kilinochchi on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day
A large rally was held in Kilinochchi today to declare Sri Lanka’s Independence Day as a “Black Day” for the Tamil people, highlighting longstanding grievances in the North and East. The march, which began at the Kandaswamy Temple premises in…
Defence Ministry reviews progress on Pettah Bus Terminal renovation
A high-level progress review meeting on the renovation of the Pettah Bus Terminal was held on Feb. 3 at the Ministry of Defence, chaired by Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The meeting focused…
Jammu & Kashmir Sets New Tourism High in 2025, Underscoring India’s Growth Story
Jammu & Kashmir has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing tourism destinations in 2025, recording 1.78 crore tourist visits this year — a major milestone that reflects India’s expanding travel appeal and improving connectivity across the region. The surge in…
“Go Far Together”: President AKD invokes African Proverb in Independence Day Call to Rebuild Sri Lanka
The full speech delivered by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. Today, we celebrate the 78th National Independence Day. In 1948, we gained independence after 133 years of harsh and oppressive colonial rule. For centuries,…
India investigates after Planes brush wingtips at Mumbai airport
Indian aviation authorities have launched an investigation after two passenger aircraft brushed wingtips while taxiing at Mumbai’s main airport, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport when an Air India Airbus A320 preparing for departure came…
Severe Lightning Alert for 7 Districts
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle and Matara districts. There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate…
Sri Lanka Navy performs customary gun salute for Independence Day
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted its traditional 25-gun salute in honor of the nation’s 78th Independence Day. The salute was carried out from the Sri Lanka Navy ship SLNS Sayura, stationed off Galle Face Green, under the direction of the…
T20 WC Group B preview : ICC Names Sri Lanka Player to Watch in Group
What an opportunity co-hosts Sri Lanka have to qualify in pole position of the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. There is no question they saw what happened when Australia, Group B’s top-ranked team, recently…
Public veneration of Buddha’s Sacred Devnimori Relics to begin today
The public veneration of ‘Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha’ in Sri Lanka is set to commence this afternoon (04) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the support of the Government of India. The Sacred Devnimori Relics…
Marco Rubio hails SL-US ties in Independence Day message
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a message on February 3 congratulating the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the Independence Day, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to deepening its partnership with the island nation. “It is…