Adani group fastest to enter India's top 10 most valuable brands: reportThe Adani Group has become the fastest brand to enter India's 'Top 10 Most Valuable Brands' for the first time, while Adani Power became the country's top energy brand in the 'Brand Finance India 100 Report 2026', it was announced on Tuesday. 8m agoPolice probe underway into death threats against Millaniya PS ChairmanThe Horana Headquarters Police have launched an investigation following a complaint that the Chairman of the Millaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, Saman Sujeewa Jayathunga received death threats through an anonymous telephone call.20m agoCoast Guard seizes narcotics and contraband worth over Rs. 90 million in six monthsThe Sri Lanka Coast Guard has seized stocks of narcotics and contraband worth over Rs. 90 million during the first six months of this year.29m agoCoast Guard seizes narcotics and contraband worth over Rs. 90 million in six monthsThe Sri Lanka Coast Guard has seized stocks of narcotics and contraband worth over Rs. 90 million during the first six months of this year.29m agoNEWS ALERTCentral Province Governor Prof. Sarath Abayakoon resigns from postThe Governor of the Central Province, Prof. Sarath Abayakoon has submitted his letter of resignation from the post of Governor to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. 1h agoNEWS ALERTCentral Province Governor Prof. Sarath Abayakoon resigns from postThe Governor of the Central Province, Prof. Sarath Abayakoon has submitted his letter of resignation from the post of Governor to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. 1h agoNew insurance scheme to be introduced to protect mushroom farmersThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, is planning to introduce a new insurance scheme for mushroom cultivations.1h agoNew insurance scheme to be introduced to protect mushroom farmersThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, is planning to introduce a new insurance scheme for mushroom cultivations.1h agoKuwait says its air defenses responding to ‘hostile’ drone attacksKuwait’s army said early Wednesday that its air defense systems were responding to “hostile” drone attacks following what it described as an Iranian attack.2h agoKuwait says its air defenses responding to ‘hostile’ drone attacksKuwait’s army said early Wednesday that its air defense systems were responding to “hostile” drone attacks following what it described as an Iranian attack.2h agoSri Lanka completes South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnelSri Lanka has marked a major milestone in its irrigation history with the successful completion of excavation work on South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel, officials said.2h agoSri Lanka completes South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnelSri Lanka has marked a major milestone in its irrigation history with the successful completion of excavation work on South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel, officials said.2h agoDonald Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants, bridges next week if no dealUS President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.3h agoDonald Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants, bridges next week if no dealUS President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.3h agoPolice recover two bodies in Galewela and DeraniyagalaPolice have launched investigations after two bodies were discovered in separate incidents in Galewela and Deraniyagala.3h agoPolice recover two bodies in Galewela and DeraniyagalaPolice have launched investigations after two bodies were discovered in separate incidents in Galewela and Deraniyagala.3h agoFew showers, gusty winds expected across several parts of the island todayA few showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (15), according to the Department of Meteorology.4h agoFew showers, gusty winds expected across several parts of the island todayA few showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (15), according to the Department of Meteorology.4h agoUS resumes Hormuz blockade against Iran, launches new strikesThe US military said Tuesday that it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships on the Strait of Hormuz, as the interim ceasefire deal unravels and concerns grow about a return to all-out war.4h agoUS resumes Hormuz blockade against Iran, launches new strikesThe US military said Tuesday that it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships on the Strait of Hormuz, as the interim ceasefire deal unravels and concerns grow about a return to all-out war.4h agoNEWS ALERTSpain stun France 2-0 to reach World Cup 2026 FinalSpain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with an utterly dominant 2-0 victory that left the tournament’s most feared attack gasping for air.5h agoNEWS ALERTSpain stun France 2-0 to reach World Cup 2026 FinalSpain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with an utterly dominant 2-0 victory that left the tournament’s most feared attack gasping for air.5h agoApplications open for A/L 2026 practical exam examinersApplications have been called for the selection of examiners for the practical examination panels of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.11h agoApplications open for A/L 2026 practical exam examinersApplications have been called for the selection of examiners for the practical examination panels of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.11h agoFAO and China launch US$2 million Project to strengthen aquaculture in Sri Lanka and TanzaniaA joint US$2 million initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the government of China has been launched to enhance sustainable aquaculture development in Sri Lanka and Tanzania.11h agoFAO and China launch US$2 million Project to strengthen aquaculture in Sri Lanka and TanzaniaA joint US$2 million initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the government of China has been launched to enhance sustainable aquaculture development in Sri Lanka and Tanzania.11h agoTyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever soldA 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex has been sold for £37.4m ($50.1m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York - the most ever paid for a dinosaur.11h agoTyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever soldA 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex has been sold for £37.4m ($50.1m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York - the most ever paid for a dinosaur.11h agoDonald Trump scraps proposed 20% Strait of Hormuz toll within 24 hoursUS President Donald Trump has scrapped his threat of a 20% fee on all Strait of Hormuz cargo shipping, as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.12h agoDonald Trump scraps proposed 20% Strait of Hormuz toll within 24 hoursUS President Donald Trump has scrapped his threat of a 20% fee on all Strait of Hormuz cargo shipping, as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.12h agoAudit reveals Water Board lacks tariff policy despite repeated price revisionsThe National Audit Office has revealed that the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has failed to establish a policy for the timely revision of water tariffs despite operating for more than 49 years.12h agoAudit reveals Water Board lacks tariff policy despite repeated price revisionsThe National Audit Office has revealed that the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has failed to establish a policy for the timely revision of water tariffs despite operating for more than 49 years.12h agoSeveral dead in fire at Brussels construction site, authorities saySeveral people have died in a fire at a construction site in Brussels on Tuesday, with a search for six missing persons ongoing, local authorities said.13h agoSeveral dead in fire at Brussels construction site, authorities saySeveral people have died in a fire at a construction site in Brussels on Tuesday, with a search for six missing persons ongoing, local authorities said.13h agoNational Digital Portal launched to modernise Sri Lanka’s cooperative sectorThe National Digital Portal for cooperative member registration was officially launched today (14), marking a significant step towards integrating Sri Lanka’s cooperative sector with digital technology.13h agoNational Digital Portal launched to modernise Sri Lanka’s cooperative sectorThe National Digital Portal for cooperative member registration was officially launched today (14), marking a significant step towards integrating Sri Lanka’s cooperative sector with digital technology.13h agoOfficer who opened fire during Negombo Prison unrest moved to PallekeleA prison officer who opened fire during the violent unrest at the Negombo Prison has been temporarily transferred to the Pallekele Prison while investigations into the incident are underway, Prison Department Spokesman A.C. Gajanayake said.13h agoOfficer who opened fire during Negombo Prison unrest moved to PallekeleA prison officer who opened fire during the violent unrest at the Negombo Prison has been temporarily transferred to the Pallekele Prison while investigations into the incident are underway, Prison Department Spokesman A.C. Gajanayake said.13h ago
