Sri Lanka marks 70 years at UN in New York
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York recently (Dec 11) marked the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s membership in the United Nations through a series of activities, underscoring the country’s longstanding commitment to international…
FAO maps flood damage to crops across Sri Lanka
New data from the Department of Agriculture, compiled with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), support, highlights the scale of flood impacts on agriculture across Sri Lanka. The maps show flood-affected areas of paddy, vegetables, and…
Deepal Sri Lanka Launches the Country’s First-Ever EV Smart Mobile App to Control Vehicles
Deepal Sri Lanka, powered by Prime EV Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd, a proud member of the Senok Group, today marked a historic milestone in the Sri Lankan automotive industry with the official launch of Sri Lanka’s first-ever EV smart mobile application that allows customers…
Rain expected in some provinces today
Showers are expected in some provinces today, with fairly heavy falls of about 75 mm likely in some places, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers will occur at times in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in the…
Civil Appeals Court Refuses Injunctions with Costs – Home Lands’ Continues with Pentara Construction
The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province by Order dated 11th December 2025, refused to issue Leave to Appeal and Interim Orders against the landmark Pentara Residencies project in Thummulla, Colombo. In refusing the interim reliefs sought with…
How much was Messi paid to visit India?
Lionel Messi’s recent visit to India came with a hefty price tag, according to Indian media reports, though the exact amount paid to the Argentine football star has not been officially disclosed. Several Indian media outlets reported that Messi’s appearance…
TNPF seeks India’s support for federal solution in Sri Lanka after Chennai meeting
A delegation of the Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) has met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai and handed over a letter urging India to press Sri Lanka to move away from its unitary state structure and adopt…
Minister Bimal visits Motor Traffic Office : 8 key decisions
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake on Thursday (18th) announced a series of administrative and policy decisions following an inspection visit to the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) office in Werahera. The decisions are aimed at improving…
Do not believe these videos: Mahela Jayawardena warns of AI scam ads
Sri Lankan cricket legend Mahela Jayawardena has issued a public warning against fraudulent advertisements circulating on social media that use artificial intelligence to falsely portray him endorsing financial schemes. Speaking to NewsWire, Jayawardena said the advertisements are completely fake and…
US issues Level 2 Chikungunya Virus alert in Sri Lanka
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Sri Lanka, urging travelers to “practice enhanced precautions” due to a surge in the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. The alert, issued in December…