69th National Billiards Championship Twenty-two-year-old Thaha Irshath beat Susantha Wickrama of the Army BC 670 points to 591 in the final to claim his third consecutive national billiard title at the Automobile Association of Ceylon billiards table in Colombo. The defending champion took a lead of 250 points at the end of the first session […]

Quite a few of our local artistes describe themselves as international recording stars…and global icons! Of course, we would love to have such performers in our midst, but, unfortunately, none of these artistes come into either of the categories – International Recording Stars, or Global Icons. According to informed sources, International Recording Artistes are individuals […]

By Ifham Nizam Rockwell Automation, said to be a foremost company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has appointed Azzurro as a strategic partner to spearhead business growth in Sri Lanka. Rockwell had had a partnership with Sri Lankan companies for nearly four decades. With a focus on delivering industry-leading automation and digitization solutions, […]

Nairobi, Kenya – In a momentous celebration that brought together various dignitaries and distinguished guests, the High Commission of Sri Lanka and the Royal Thai Embassy in Kenya jointly hosted the International Vesak Day 2024 at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. This significant event commemorated the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away of Lord Buddha, […]

ITF 12 and Under Team Competition, South Asia 2024 is now on in Kathmandu. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and hosts nepal are competing in the tournament which concludes on May 24. Teams Boys team from left: Buvindu Jayawardhana, Jathya Thalammehara, Chehan Fernando (Coach), Avin Dias and Revaan Amarasinghe. Girls team from left: […]

Siyapatha Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a prominent leader distinguished in Sri Lanka’s non-bank financial sector, announced its decision to raise Rs. 4 billion through its debenture issue. The Board of Directors of Siyapatha Finance PLC approved the decision to raise funds through the issuance of listed, rated, senior, unsecured, redeemable […]

The Sri Lankan embassy in Viet Nam had a meeting with the top-most management of the iconic automobile manufacturer, Vinfast, at the latter’s corporate head office in Ha Noi to discuss and explore commercial and investment opportunities, thus benefiting both Sri Lanka and Vinfast. Vinfast is under parent company, Vingroup, one of the largest listed […]

Donates shoes and school bags to students of four schools in Ratnapura and Elpitiya Students of four schools in the Ratnapura and Elpitiya areas have received essential requirements such the shoes and school bags they need from CEAT Kelani Holdings under a community project to support the education of children in rubber cultivating regions. The […]

Softlogic Life recorded another quarter of robust financial performance in a challenging business environment, posting Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 7.2 billion during the first three months ending 31st March (1QFY24). The top-line growth is an increase of 20% compared to 3% during the corresponding period of last year. The burdens heaped on customers […]

At a  bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of  the 10th World Water Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indonesian President Joko Widodo reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between their nations. The discussions, which covered a wide range of regional and international issues, underscored the importance of collaboration in addressing global challeng...

The Landslide Early Warning Centre of the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings to the districts of Badulla, Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala and Ratnapura. The warning will be effective until 12 noon on 21st May 2024. Accordingly, Level II landslide early warnings have been issued to the Divisional […]

The chief prosecutor of the world s top war crimes court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over actions taken during their seven-month war.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the 10th World Water Forum, held in Bali, Indonesia today (20), highlighting the stark contrast between global funding priorities, pointing out the willingness of the Global North to fund death and destruction in Ukraine while showing reluctance to finance measures to combat climate change. Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe proposed a 10% levy […...

Acting Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe announced plans to introduce two significant bills to Parliament on May 22, aimed at bolstering the country’s economy. These bills, the “Economic Transformation Bill” and the “Public Financial Management Bill,” are designed to enhance the management of public finances, thereby safeguarding against future economic downturns. Minister Semasinghe made this an...

A person has been shot and killed at his residence on Station Road in Katukurunda, Kalutara.

The Government of Sri Lanka has declared tomorrow (21 May) as a day of mourning in view of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

A program aimed to instill mindfulness in the current generation jointly organized by the Presidential Secretariat, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Education as part of the national Vesak festival took place this morning (20) at the Independence Square in Colombo. The program was held under the guidance of Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji  […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the stark contrast between global funding priorities, while pointing out the willingness of the Global North to fund death and destruction in Ukraine while showing reluctance to finance measures to combat climate change.

Leader of the National People s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake has accepted the date of June 06 from the dates proposed by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for the debate with its leader Sajith Premadasa.

All schools in the Puttalam District will be closed tomorrow (May 21) as well due to the continuing adverse weather conditions, the Education Director of the North-Western Province said.