Esteemed state leaders, distinguished delegates representing various organisations, honoured guests, members of the media, and all those present, I seek your permission to address this extraordinary ...
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has ended a number of projects it deemed wasteful, including a climate adaptation project in Sri Lanka. In a note ...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (13) that the Attorney General has overturned the order to release three suspects linked to the murder ...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to the island this morning after concluding his three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and attending the World Government Summit 2025. The office ...
The Sri Lanka Police has issued an alert ahead of Valentine’s Day, cautioning the public about potential risks associated with celebrations on 14 February. A post titled “Ahead of Valentine’s Day” on ...
Dubai has announced the resumption of its third daily flight between Rome and Dubai from 1 June 2025. The additional service will add more than 2,530 weekly seats between the two cities, meeting ...
President Donald Trump’s announcement to reintroduce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum goods could push up prices for several American products, including appliances, beer and bicycles. The U.S. is ...
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today sent a reminder to the Attorney General, urging expedited legal advice on a case involving Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa and four ...
Adani Green Energy, part of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s Adani Group, has decided to withdraw its wind power project in Sri Mannar, sources said. Although most approvals have been obtained, the ...
A Ryanair flight from Rome has been grounded for two days after a cat was found on board. The New York Post reported that a meowing kitten was found shortly before takeoff. A maintenance worker later ...
Elon Musk speaks as US President Donald Trump looks on in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025. Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been tapped by President ...
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that a one-hour power cut will be imposed in different zones under four categories between 5.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. today (13).