Australia mourns tragic death of 17-year-old at cricket nets
A promising young Australian cricketer has died after being struck by a ball, with his local club saying Thursday they were “absolutely devastated”. Ben Austin, 17, was reportedly facing an automatic bowling machine in the nets with a helmet on…
Ghana gold scam : MP Hizbullah reveals details
Sri Lankan MP Muhammed Hizbullah says he had not been defrauded of $2 million in a fake gold deal in Ghana, clarifying that no monetary transaction had taken place during a business trip to the country. Addressing the media, MP…
Nvidia becomes first company to hit $5 trillion valuation
The artificial intelligence giant Nvidia on Wednesday notched yet another historic milestone, becoming the first company to be worth $5 trillion. The value of Nvidia alone is now worth more than the GDP of every country on earth, except for…
Deepal Sri Lanka opens flagship 3S showroom in Colombo 10
Deepal Sri Lanka today unveiled its flagship 3S (Sales, Service & Spare Parts) showroom at 482, T. B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10, marking a major milestone in the brand’s expansion and support for the country’s rapidly growing EV community. The…
Fair weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
Mainly fair weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces after 4.00 p.m. Meanwhile, mainly…
“That’s not me” — NPP MP denies viral photo with Mahinda Rajapaksa
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Nilanthi Kottachchi says she is not the person seen in the photo circulating on social media appearing alongside former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. She clarified that she did not attend the wedding ceremony mentioned on Mahinda…
Three unidentified bodies found in separate locations
The Police have launched investigations after three unidentified male bodies were discovered in two separate areas on Tuesday (Oct. 29). Two bodies were recovered within the Mattakkuliya Police Division — one along the Kaaka Island beach and another near the…
ICU selfies, Boris book & Rs 16M: Court grilling over Ranil’s ‘health’ & UK trip
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (Oct. 29) heard extensive arguments regarding the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of over Rs. 16 million in public funds during a visit to the…
NPP MP denies allegations over Nuwara Wewa reserve land
National People’s Power (NPP) Anuradhapura District MP P.D.N.K. Palihena has denied allegations that removal of constructions within the Nuwara Wewa protected area were halted due to his land being part of the reserve. He called the claims “entirely false” and…
India ends IVS contract, to handle visas directly
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced that IVS Lanka, the outsourcing service provider for visa, passport, and consular services, will cease operations on October 31, 2025. According to an official notice, starting November 3, 2025, all visa,…