Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya
The Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting him to declare 30 May, 2026 as the Vesak Poya Day, since two Poya days fall on the month of May 2026. MORE..
- President Putin bans enforcement of foreign court decisions in Russia
- Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura named new media spokesperson of Sri Lanka Air Force
- Minister has authority to revoke licenses of TV channels if conditions are not met, asserts Nalinda
- Govt seeks support from China to install EV charging stations across Sri Lanka
- List of 25 best films of Sinhala cinema revealed
- Look at Sri Lanka with an open mind, Namal tells South Indian politicians
- US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
- NBRO issues advisory on weather forecast for next few days
- Ride-hailing app drivers lodge complaint with Human Rights Commission
- Strong opposition from Sangha Council to education reforms
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Strong opposition from Sangha Council to education reforms
The implementation of the proposed new education reforms would destroy both the country’s future generations and the current government, Venerable Induragare Dhammaratana Thero stated. MORE..
Ride-hailing app drivers lodge complaint with Human Rights Commission
Taxi drivers using ride-hailing apps have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) today (29) against the injustices they face. MORE..
NBRO issues advisory on weather forecast for next few days
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has requested the public to remain alert to landslide early warnings. MORE..
US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
The US has offered Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years, Volodymyr Zelensky has said, during talks on a revised peace plan with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. MORE..
Look at Sri Lanka with an open mind, Namal tells South Indian politicians
The central government of India is working tremendously to uplift the economy of Sri Lanka, Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated. MORE..
List of 25 best films of Sinhala cinema revealed
The list of the 25 best films of Sinhala cinema over the past 75 years (1947–2022), has been released. MORE..
Govt seeks support from China to install EV charging stations across Sri Lanka
The support of the government of China has been sought to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Sri Lanka. MORE..
Minister has authority to revoke licenses of TV channels if conditions are not met, asserts Nalinda
The licenses granted by the Ministry of Mass Media to television channels are conditional and if a channel violates these conditions at any point, the Subject Minister has the authority to revoke the license, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura named new media spokesperson of Sri Lanka Air Force
Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura has been appointed as the new media spokesperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force. MORE..
President Putin bans enforcement of foreign court decisions in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law banning the enforcement in Russia of rulings issued by foreign and international courts, local media reported on Monday. MORE..
Bomb scare at two more Divisional Secretariats in Kandy: No suspicious items found
A message claiming that a bomb was inside the storeroom of the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat in Nawalapitiya was received today (29) via the office’s email creating panic among its employees. MORE..
Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS accused of assaulting businessman
The Chairman of the Ganga Ihala Korale Pradeshiya Sabha has been accused of assaulting an individual in Kurunduwatta, Kandy. MORE..
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Govt extends pension payment period for farmers and fishermen affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to extend the pension payment period for farmers and fishermen until January 31 considering the impact caused by the cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Thailand army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Thailand’s army on Monday (Dec 29) accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border clashes, by flying more than 250 drones over its territory. MORE..
“She sang patriotic songs with pride”; Ex-President Mahinda pays tribute to late Latha Walpola
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his condolences on the passing of music icon Latha Walpola. MORE..
Ride-hailing app drivers lodge complaint with Human Rights Commission
Taxi drivers using ride-hailing apps have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) today (29) against the injustices they face. MORE..
NBRO issues advisory on weather forecast for next few days
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has requested the public to remain alert to landslide early warnings. MORE..
US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
The US has offered Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years, Volodymyr Zelensky has said, during talks on a revised peace plan with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. MORE..
Look at Sri Lanka with an open mind, Namal tells South Indian politicians
The central government of India is working tremendously to uplift the economy of Sri Lanka, Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated. MORE..
List of 25 best films of Sinhala cinema revealed
The list of the 25 best films of Sinhala cinema over the past 75 years (1947–2022), has been released. MORE..
Govt seeks support from China to install EV charging stations across Sri Lanka
The support of the government of China has been sought to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Sri Lanka. MORE..
Minister has authority to revoke licenses of TV channels if conditions are not met, asserts Nalinda
The licenses granted by the Ministry of Mass Media to television channels are conditional and if a channel violates these conditions at any point, the Subject Minister has the authority to revoke the license, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura named new media spokesperson of Sri Lanka Air Force
Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura has been appointed as the new media spokesperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force. MORE..
President Putin bans enforcement of foreign court decisions in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law banning the enforcement in Russia of rulings issued by foreign and international courts, local media reported on Monday. MORE..
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Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds
Daily consumers of bottled water ingest over 90,000 more microplastic particles than people who drink tap water, according to a new review of research that calls for urgent regulatory measures to manage the risks. MORE..
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
Amazon said on Sunday it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project. MORE..
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China’s cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction. MORE..
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google is preparing a change that could finally address a long-standing issue for Gmail users - having to live with an old email address forever. MORE..
Entertainment
‘I gave up cinema to stand up for my fans’: Actor Vijay
Actor-politician Vijay’s “Thalapathy Thiruvizha” in Malaysia was far more than a standard movie promotional event; it felt like a monumental farewell, marking the end of one era and the loud, unmistakable beginning of another. MORE..
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation said Sunday. MORE..
‘Jana Nayagan’ Audio Launch: Vijay gets emotional at his final film-related event
‘Jana Nayagan’ Audio Launch: Vijay gets emotional at his final film-related event
The grand audio launch of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan will be held at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Malaysia today. MORE..
Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve
Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve
Ariana Grande, the singer became the No.1 artist in the world, in terms of Spotify monthly listeners, surpassing The Weeknd for the coveted spot, on Wednesday (Dec.24). MORE..
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Sports
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash, with two others dead
Nigerian authorities say British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been involved in a car crash on the Ogun–Lagos state expressway. MORE..
Melbourne Ashes pitch rated ‘unsatisfactory’ by ICC
The pitch from the two-day Ashes Test in Melbourne has been rated as “unsatisfactory” by the International Cricket Council (ICC). MORE..
Cristiano Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal. MORE..
Former Black Caps all-rounder retires from cricket aged 35
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirements from all forms of cricket. MORE..
Cristiano Ronaldo, Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal: All the winners at Globe Soccer awards
Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring influence and Ousmane Dembele’s breakout year shared the spotlight as the Globe Soccer Awards 2025 unfolded in Dubai, celebrating the standout performers of the global game. MORE..
