Driving licence conversion under Italy-Sri Lanka agreement opens April 10
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Rome has announced that applications for the conversion of driving licences under the Bilateral Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licences between Italy and Sri Lanka will be accepted starting April 10, 2026….
Sun directly above five cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above five (05) cities of Sri Lanka today (10), according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas over which the sun is overhead today are Nagawilluwa, Galgamuwa, Sigiriya, Palugasdamana and Mankerni about 12:11 noon….
Netanyahu orders Lebanon talks as Israeli strikes kill 303
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his cabinet to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon, even as Israeli strikes on the country continued and confusion persisted over a reported ceasefire. The development comes after Iran accused Israel of “blatantly violating”…
No-confidence motion against Energy Minister today
A no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakodi is scheduled to be debated in Parliament today. The motion, submitted by the Opposition, is based on allegations related to the procurement and quality of coal imports and their impact on…
New Year kevili table cost up 7% in 2026
The cost of preparing a traditional “kevili” table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has increased by 7% in 2026 compared to 2025, according to an analysis published by Verité Research. The study, released on its PublicFinance.lk platform, found…
Ultra-luxury cruise ship Silver Dawn arrives in Galle with over 1,000 onboard
The ultra-luxury cruise ship Silver Dawn arrived in Galle (09) carrying 596 tourists and 411 crew members, bringing the total number onboard to 1,007. The vessel, currently anchored off the Galle Harbour, is 213 metres long and features 11 decks…
Lucknow Super Giants to replace Wanindu Hasaranga
Lucknow Super Giants have confirmed that they are looking to replace Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga after he failed to join the squad due to injury. Hasaranga, who sustained an injury during the recent World Cup, has not fully recovered…
Two arrested over fake driving licence racket
Two suspects, including a security officer attached to the Department of Motor Traffic, have been arrested over a racket issuing forged driving licences. The suspects, aged 34 and 28 and residents of Homagama and Bulathkohupitiya, were taken into custody by…
G. L. Peiris calls for Energy Minister’s resignation over coal import controversy
Former minister G. L. Peiris on Thursday (09) called for the resignation of Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody over the alleged substandard coal import issue. Representing a group of opposition members, Peiris made this statement at a special media conference…
NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in ‘fireball’ re-entry
Four astronauts traveling back to Earth from the far side of the moon on NASA’s Artemis II mission spoke of their emotions as they wrapped up the unprecedented flight and prepared to re-enter the atmosphere in a “fireball”, during their…