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…
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
China has become the first country to mandate design changes aimed at improving rescue access in car crashes, requiring vehicle doors to be mechanically operable from both inside and outside, such as through a manual handle. The regulation, part of…
Thai national linked to 3kg Heroin Haul arrested in Sri Lanka
A Thai national has been arrested along with a local suspect in connection with the possession of 3 kilograms and 18 grams of heroin, police said. According to police, the arrests were carried out on Tuesday night (03) by officers…
Gaddafi’s son shot dead in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in western Libya, Libyan officials and family sources said on Tuesday. The 53-year-old was reportedly shot by unknown assailants at his residence in Zintan, with early…
Weather today: Rain for several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 February 2026 Several spells of shower will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few…
Sri Lanka marks 78th Independence Day
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hoists the national flag as Sri Lanka marks its 78th Independence Day today in Colombo with the national ceremony held at the Independence Square. (Newswire) The post Sri Lanka marks 78th Independence Day appeared first on…
Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day
Sri Lanka marks its 78th Independence Day today, February 4, under the theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka.” The national ceremony commenced at 7:30 a.m. at the Independence Square under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The celebrations honour those who…
SL Sports Minister joins global talks on future of sport at Dubai summit
A high-level roundtable discussion on the future of sport and emerging structural transformations in the sector was held on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, bringing together sports ministers and international officials from several countries. Sri…
President invites School Development Officers to sit teaching service exam
At the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a meeting between the President and representatives of the School Development Officers’ Association was held this morning (03) at the Presidential Secretariat. The representatives clarified that the responsibility for this issue does…
MCC announces 73 Changes to Laws of Cricket in New 2026 Edition
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced its new edition of the Laws of Cricket for 2026, which will come into force from 1 October. This is the fourth edition of the 2017 Code of Laws. The second edition in 2019…