“FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026” international gem and jewellery exhibition kicks off
The international gem and jewellery exhibition, “FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026”, was officially inaugurated today (03) at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo, under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development Sunil Handunnetti and Minister of Foreign Affairs,…
Water cut in several areas: Update on restoration work
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that the disrupted water supply to several areas, including Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia, is expected to be restored by around midnight today. NWSDB Chairman Chandana Bandara said repair work is currently…
Coach summoned to police over alleged substandard landing mats exposure
An athletics coach was summoned to the Cinnamon Gardens Police on Friday (02) to record a statement over his exposure of an alleged purchase of low-quality high jump landing mats by the Ministry of Sports. The summons follows a complaint…
IUSF says Ranil–Gotabaya era education reforms promoted under NPP
The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) has called on the public to oppose proposed education reforms, warning that the changes threaten Sri Lanka’s free education system and could marginalise students from low-income families. In a statement issued on Friday, the IUSF…
S. Achchudan assumes duties as DG of Department of Sports Development
S. Achchudan officially assumed duties as the Director General of the Department of Sports Development yesterday (02). Following the acceptance of his letter of appointment from Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumar Gamage, Achchudan formally took charge in…
Govt to resume stalled Colombage Mawatha housing project
The government has taken steps to resume and complete the stalled apartment complex on Colombage Mawatha, Kirulapone, through a fresh tender process. The project, which consists of 615 housing units, had been halted during the 2022 economic crisis. Officials say…
Russia condemn US ‘armed aggression’ against Venezuela
Russia has condemned what it described as an act of armed aggression by the United States against Venezuela, warning that the situation risked further escalation and calling for an urgent diplomatic response through the United Nations. In a statement, Russian…
Colombo Mayor slams misogyny targeting PM Harini
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazar has strongly condemned what she described as the normalisation of harassment and misogyny targeting women in leadership, responding to recent controversial remarks directed at Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. In a statement shared publicly, Balthazar said…
Trump blocks chips deal, cites security, China-related concerns
President Donald Trump on Friday blocked U.S. photonics firm HieFo Corp’s $3 million acquisition of assets in New Jersey-based aerospace and defense specialist Emcore, citing national security and China-related concerns. In an order, opens new tab released by the White…
Criminalising free speech
IF post-2016 were the years when Peca’s misuse against those exercising their right to freedom of speech and press freedom was tested, 2025 was the year when the gaps in the state’s ability to fully abuse the law were filled….