Three youths drown in Victoria Reservoir tragedy
Three youths who went bathing in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division have drowned, police said. According to police, four youths had entered the reservoir to bathe, during which two youths initially drowned…
Senior journalist DBS Jeyaraj passes away in Canada
Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and political commentator D.B.S. Jeyaraj has passed away in Canada at the age of 72, according to reports. Jeyaraj was widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent journalists, known for his extensive reporting and…
Drone strike causes fire at UAE nuclear plant; no radiation risk reported
A drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s Al Dhafra region on Sunday, authorities said, adding that there were no injuries and no impact on nuclear safety levels. According…
Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof Announces Plans to Leave Post
Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof said he had previously informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to step down from the post, citing growing responsibilities and family obligations, while adding that he will continue serving until a successor…
Sri Lanka men & women crowned champions at Central & South Asia Rugby 7s
Sri Lanka enjoyed a dominant campaign at the Central and South Asia Rugby Sevens tournament in Uzbekistan, with both the men’s and women’s teams emerging champions in their respective competitions. The Sri Lanka men’s team clinched the Central and South…
Work from home twice a week? Australian state to make it a legal right
Workers in the Australian state of Victoria will gain a legal right to work from home up to two days a week from September 1 under proposed legislation announced by Premier Jacinta Allan. The Victorian Government said the law will…
President AKD to visit Batticaloa & Ampara next week
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the Batticaloa and Ampara districts on May 20 and 22, according to the Department of Government Information. During the visit, the President is expected to participate in a…
PM to Intervene in Malwana Occupation by University Students
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has taken note of the situation involving a group of university students who have been staying for several days at a property in Malwana under the…
Sri Lanka must Pursue Diplomatic Path to Reclaim Cultural Heritage – Acting FM
Acting Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra addressed the opening session of the “Whose Law?” research conference held in Colombo on May 13, highlighting the need for a policy-driven and evidence-based approach toward reclaiming Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage removed during the colonial…
ICC representatives meet President AKD amid SLC Reform talks
ICC representatives currently in Sri Lanka, including Imran Khwaja and Devajit Sakia, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo amid ongoing discussions over the future direction of cricket administration in the country. The meeting comes during a high-profile visit by…