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…
Sri Lanka reaches final of Asian Games 2026 hockey qualifiers
Sri Lanka qualified for the final of the Asian Games hockey qualifying tournament after defeating Indonesia 3-2 in the second semi-final on Thursday (09). This marks the first time Sri Lanka has reached the final of an Asian Games 2026…
BTS kicks off massive ‘Arirang’ reunion world tour
South Korea’s BTS K-pop supergroup launched its global concert tour on Thursday with the first of three concerts at Goyang Stadium near Seoul. The tour will take the band to 34 cities across the world, setting a new record for…
Ranaviru Seva Authority funds electric wheelchairs for war veterans
The Ranaviru Seva Authority on Thursday (09) distributed electric wheelchairs to war-disabled veterans under a government-funded initiative. The programme, held under the patronage of Ranaviru Seva Authority Chairman, Brigadier S. B. Kohona (Retd), is noteworthy as it marks the first…
CPA urges Govt to withdraw AML/CFT bills, make way for consultative process
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has called on the government to withdraw recently tabled amendment bills related to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) and to initiate a more inclusive consultative process. In a statement issued on Thursday…
Sajith calls for transparent investigations into Easter attacks
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has renewed calls for independent and transparent investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings, stressing that seven years on, the masterminds remain unidentified despite repeated promises by successive governments. Speaking in Parliament, Premadasa said political mudslinging and…
Union Assurance Celebrates Multiple Recognitions at TAGS Awards 2025
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, secured three accolades at The Diamond Chapter of the TAGS Awards 2025 ceremony, held at the Shangri-La, Colombo. Driven by its purpose to protect what matters most, the Company received a Bronze…
Isipathana College Rugby Celebrates Legacy and Future at Sponsor Felicitation Media Launch 2026
Isipathana College Rugby, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated school rugby institutions, will host its Sponsor Felicitation Ceremony and Media Launch on April 8, 2026, at the Granbell Hotel Colombo. The event marks a key milestone in the 2026 rugby…
JXG IPO oversubscribed on opening day, raises Rs. 5 billion
JXG, the financial conglomerate comprising Janashakthi Insurance PLC, First Capital Holdings PLC, and Janashakthi Finance PLC, announced that its Initial Public Offering (IPO) was oversubscribed on the opening day, reflecting strong investor confidence. The IPO, which opened for subscription on…
Fort Railway Station renovation: PM stresses importance of public transport
A country without a developed public transport system cannot be considered a developed nation, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today (09), as she launched the project to modernize the Colombo Fort Railway Station. Speaking at the launch, PM Amarasuriya said…