WCA backs Nuwan Thushara, says players’ basic rights must be protected
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara’s legal challenge against Sri Lanka Cricket over the refusal to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has drawn international attention, with the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) expressing…
SLTB announces Special Bus Services from April 9–21
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced special bus services during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. Addressing the media today, SLTB Chairman Sajeewa Kanakarathna said the special transport service will be in effect from 09…
‘100% Natural’ pet medicine scam exposed
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a large-scale pet medicine manufacturing facility operating in the Minuwangoda area, uncovering what officials described as a major fraudulent operation. During the raid, officials found that western medicines used to treat ticks and…
Iraq reopens airspace following weeks-long closure
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) officially announced the reopening of the country’s airspace and all commercial airports, effective immediately, in a major step toward normalizing national operations. The announcement was made by the head of the authority, Bengin Rekani,…
Shiran Fernando appointed Ceylon Chamber Secretary General/CEO
Shiran Fernando has been appointed Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, effective 8th May 2026. Fernando succeeds Buwanekabahu Perera, who concludes a three‑year tenure at the helm of the Chamber. “This leadership transition reflects…
Strong buying lifts Colombo Stock Market
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed significant gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surging by 885.14 points, or 4.21%, to close at 21,917.60. Market turnover stood at Rs. 6.61 billion, reflecting heightened investor activity and confidence. According…
President AKD meets Arab Ambassadors, Calls for peace in Middle East
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, meeting with the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat today (08), expressed Sri Lanka’s hope for the early restoration of peace in the Middle East. During the discussion, the ambassadors…
Kuwait Airways to begin Colombo flights from April 15
Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, has announced that it will commence direct flight operations to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The new service is expected to strengthen air connectivity and provide greater travel opportunities between…
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms. In a video…
Former Singapore FM George Yeo visits Ranil in Singapore
Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo visited former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is recovering after surgery in Singapore. Sharing a photograph on social media, Yeo wrote, ‘Calling on former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe.’ Wickremesinghe is currently recuperating…