Seven individuals including the assistant principal of a preschool, the sports coordination officer, two teachers in charge of the children, a preschool employee, and two swimming instructors have been arrested in connection with the death of a child who drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in Nugegoda. MORE..
10 Oct 2025 (9:13 AM)
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday, in a year overshadowed by a months-long campaign by U.S. President Donald Trump to win what is arguably the world s most prestigious award. MORE..
10 Oct 2025 (10:34 AM)
Israel s government ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held there within 72 hours after that. MORE..
10 Oct 2025 (7:39 AM)
Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, announced that the SJB has decided to politically collaborate with the United National Party (UNP) under a joint program, based on the leadership and guidance of the SJB. MORE..
10 Oct 2025 (8:03 AM)
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Dr. Chandana Abayaratne, announced that a significant number of retired public servants whose salaries were not increased in the 2025 Budget will receive due benefits in the 2026 Budget. MORE..
9 Oct 2025 (6:19 PM)
The International Monetary Fund asked cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Thursday to strengthen its anti-corruption agency and accelerate prosecutions after a review of a bailout that began in 2023. MORE..
9 Oct 2025 (5:27 PM)