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Sri Lankan racing prodigy Yevan David wins at wet Hockenheim in Euroformula

Motopark’s Yevan David and Jose Garfias won Euroformula’s two Sunday races at Hockenheim. Shawn Rashid lined up on reversed-grid pole for the wet...

Opinion

Indian Ocean Region: Missed opportunity for Sri Lankan leadership

By Damintha Gunasekera The Indian Ocean Region—home to 35% of the world’s population across 36 nations—stands as the backbone of global commerce. With...

Sri Lanka

State veterinary surgeons launch token strike

The State Veterinary Surgeons’ Association commenced a token strike this morning (9), citing alleged interference by the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture...

Sri Lanka

Vesak pardon blunder: Minister warns of prior incidents

A special investigation is underway into the release of an inmate from Anuradhapura Prison who was not included in the list of prisoners...

World

Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound aid ship

Israeli forces seized the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen and towed it to Israel, the Foreign Ministry said late Sunday, adding that the activists...

Sri Lanka

Pharma sector urges swift action to avert critical medicine shortage

As Sri Lanka faces a worsening shortage of essential medicines, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) has urged the Ministry...

Sports

Mbappe, Olise score as France beats Germany to secure third place in UEFA Nations League

Kylian Mbappe led France to a UEFA Nations League consolation before Spain and Portugal play the final on Sunday. The Real Madrid star...

Sri Lanka

Chamal Rajapaksa likely to be arrested over alleged fraudulent compensation claim

Chamal Rajapaksa, a former minister and senior member of the Rajapaksa family, is listed to be questioned by the police in the coming...

Sri Lanka

Rare Blue-and-Yellow Macaw stolen from Dehiwala Zoo worth over Rs. 500,000

A blue-and-yellow macaw, valued at over Rs. 500,000, has been stolen from a cage at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens on the night...

Business

Sugar importers warn tax hike will hit consumers

Sugar importers have warned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake against any move to increase the current import tax on sugar, arguing that such a...