No-confidence motion against Energy Minister today
A no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakodi is scheduled to be debated in Parliament today. The motion, submitted by the Opposition, is based on allegations related to the procurement and quality of coal imports and their impact on…
New Year kevili table cost up 7% in 2026
The cost of preparing a traditional “kevili” table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has increased by 7% in 2026 compared to 2025, according to an analysis published by Verité Research. The study, released on its PublicFinance.lk platform, found…
Ultra-luxury cruise ship Silver Dawn arrives in Galle with over 1,000 onboard
The ultra-luxury cruise ship Silver Dawn arrived in Galle (09) carrying 596 tourists and 411 crew members, bringing the total number onboard to 1,007. The vessel, currently anchored off the Galle Harbour, is 213 metres long and features 11 decks…
Lucknow Super Giants to replace Wanindu Hasaranga
Lucknow Super Giants have confirmed that they are looking to replace Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga after he failed to join the squad due to injury. Hasaranga, who sustained an injury during the recent World Cup, has not fully recovered…
Two arrested over fake driving licence racket
Two suspects, including a security officer attached to the Department of Motor Traffic, have been arrested over a racket issuing forged driving licences. The suspects, aged 34 and 28 and residents of Homagama and Bulathkohupitiya, were taken into custody by…
G. L. Peiris calls for Energy Minister’s resignation over coal import controversy
Former minister G. L. Peiris on Thursday (09) called for the resignation of Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody over the alleged substandard coal import issue. Representing a group of opposition members, Peiris made this statement at a special media conference…
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…