Month: June 2025

250 Articles
Sports

Blockbuster commentary panel revealed for the ultimate test

The third ICC World Test Championship Final is all set to start today (11), and will be played between Australia and South Africa...

Sri Lanka

Kaduwela Mayor alleges conspiracy behind fall at public event

Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal has alleged that his recent fall at a public event was not accidental, but part of a calculated attempt...

Politics

NPP courted Pillayan to control Batticaloa Municipal Council – Rasamanickam

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has alleged that the National People’s Power (NPP) sought the support of former State Minister Sivanesathurai...

Sri Lanka

Electricity bills to rise again as PUCSL approves 15% tariff hike

Sri Lanka on Wednesday (11) announced a 15% increase in electricity tariffs, aimed at stabilising the finances of the loss-making Ceylon Electricity Board...

Politics

President should resign for unlawful prisoner release

Sarvajana Balaya Leader Dilith Jayaweera has called for the resignation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the unlawful release of a prisoner, stating...

Sri Lanka

Ruling party MP threatens police sergeant over ‘Moonshine’ arrest

A ruling party Member of Parliament has been accused of verbally abusing and threatening an officer at the Welipenna police station following the...

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan police step up protection for Israeli nationals, Chabad Centres amid threat concerns

Sri Lankan authorities have intensified security measures for Israeli nationals currently in the country, following intelligence reports suggesting potential threats. As a precaution,...

World

Gunman opens fire in Austrian school, killing 10 and throwing country into shock

A shooter opened fire at a high school in the Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday, killing 10 people, including teenagers, in one...

Sri Lanka

UN Secretary-General calls for greater accountability on IUU fishing issue

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday emphasised the urgent need to enhance international accountability to combat illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing, as...

Business

DFCC Bank becomes first foreign corporate to list a bond on India’s NSE International Exchange

DFCC Bank PLC has become the first foreign corporate entity to list a bond on the National Stock Exchange – International Exchange (NSE...