The National Fertilizer Secretariat says that steps have been taken to import fertilizers for the upcoming cultivation season.

Freelance journalist Mir Ali Koçer was 200 miles from the epicentre when Turkey was struck by a deadly earthquake on 6 February. Grabbing his camera and microphone, he drove down to the affected region to interview survivors. He shared stories of survivors and rescuers on Twitter and is now under investigation on suspicion of spreading […]

The first consignment of imported eggs is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday (Feb 27), Trade Minister Nalin Fernando says.

Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, announced the launch of two new Home Broadband Prepaid plans in line with the company’s vision of delivering affordable and accessible world-class internet services to all Sri Lankans. Customers are now able to enjoy the lowest data rates in […]

A rift is observed in the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) as MP Harsha de Silva takes issue with fellow SJB parliamentarian Mayantha Dissanayake accepting the position of Committee on Public Finance (COPF) chair.

The Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to UNESCO participated in the UNESCO International Mother Languages Day 2023 celebration organized by the Permanent Delegation of Bangladesh in line with UNESCO s theme ÂSafeguarding Indigenous Languages for Promoting Multilingualism through Transforming EducationÂ.

Showers or thundershowers are possible in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts in the afternoon or at night, the Department of Meteorology says.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 February 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night. A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara and Matale districts. […]

By Pradeep Prasanna Samarakoon Four million people employed in small industries had been adversely affected by exponential power tariff increases imposed twice within six months, All Ceylon Small Industries Association President, Thiruksha Kumara, said. Kumara said that employees of small industries would arrive in Colombo shortly to hold a protest. “The government imposed several taxes [...

By Saman Indrajith The Election Commission (EC) yesterday announced that, on 03 March, it would announce a new date for the conduct of the local council elections. The EC said that local council elections would not be held on March 09 due to reasons beyond its control. It also decided to approach Parliament through the […]

BBC reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he plans to meet China’s leader Xi Jinping to discuss Beijing’s proposals on ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking on the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, he said the proposal signalled that China was involved in the search for peace. “I really want to believe […]

BBC reported that a Nigerian politician has been arrested for alleged money laundering after being caught with $498,100 (£414,000) in cash a day before general elections. The piles of US dollars were found by police inside Chinyere Igwe’s car. Igwe, an opposition PDP member of the House of Representatives, was also caught with a list […]

A joint Food Security Assessment (CFSAM) by the Government of Sri Lanka, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, and WFP, will be conducted in early March, targeting 15,000 households, from 25 districts, WFP said. It said markets reported concerns around price volatility in December. However, markets remain functional and currently have a wide […]

China Daily: Sri Lanka is set to receive its first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists after becoming one of the first 20 countries to resume the organization of outbound group tourists from China since COVID-19. Their flight will depart from the Shanghai Pudong International Airport on March 3. “We are expecting Chinese tourists to come […]

Qualification for the 2024 T20 World Cup resumes in Buenos Aires on Saturday (February 25) as six teams gather in the Argentine capital to contest the Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier T20. Hosts Argentina are joined by Bermuda, The Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands and Panama to vie for three qualifier berths alongside Canada at the Americas regional […]

The Church of Ceylon has said it is deeply concerned with the deteriorating situation in the country with regard to governance and the erosion of public confidence in the democratic process. The Church of Ceylong has, in a media statement, said: “We are all aware that the country was rendered bankrupt due to policy blunders, […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to make Sri Lanka a tourist destination that attracts foreigners, throughout the year.He made the pledge during a meeting with businessmen, from the tourism industry, in the Galle District, on Friday, under the theme “Survival and Overcoming Challenges in the Tourism Industry.” During the meeting, President Wickremesinghe acknowledged ...

BBC reported that parts of usually balmy southern California are under their first blizzard warning since 1989. The winter storm that started rolling into the Golden State on Thursday started to intensify on Friday. A massive storm has already brought major blizzards and temperatures far below freezing to much of the northern US. The cold […]

The uncapped pair of Nishan Madushka and Milan Rathnayake will be part of the 17-man Sri Lanka Test squad that is set to tour New Zealand for two Tests in March. Also returning to the squad are Lahiru Kumara and Chamika Karunaratne, the latter having played his only Test back in 2019. Madushka, 23, has […]

South Africa sealed their first-ever final berth in Women’s T20 World Cup history with a scintillating allround display to pip England by six runs in the final-over thriller at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday (February 24). Fifties from openers Tazmin Brits (68) and Laura Wolvaardt (53), and a late cameo from Marizanne Kapp (27* […]

Sri Lankan-born, Harvard-educated Professor Antony Anghie has been conferred the prestigious Manley O. Hudson Medal by the American Society of International Law (ASIL) for his exceptional contributions to scholarship and achievement in international law.

The United States and China will hold deputy-level talks between their finance officials on Friday to discuss debt and other issues on the sidelines of a G20 finance meet in India, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

A soldier attached to the army camp in Panagoda committed suicide by shooting himself today (Feb 24).

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that it is essential that the 2023 Local Government (LG) election be held, in order to uphold the rights of the people.