President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today offered a response to the joint letter by the Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters warning that the proposed Penal Code amendment criminalizing corporal punishment and alleged initiatives promoting LGBTQ-related tourism could undermine cultural values and trigger serious social crises. MORE..
3 Oct 2025 (9:37 PM)
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) surpassed the 22,000-point mark for the first time in history, during this morning s (03) trading session. MORE..
3 Oct 2025 (12:45 PM)
Luxembourg s Grand Duke Henri abdicated his throne on Friday in favour of his son, Guillaume. Henri, 70, had served the tiny duchy in the heart of Europe for 25 years in a largely symbolic role. MORE..
3 Oct 2025 (6:21 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
3 Oct 2025 (4:54 PM)
USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on replenishment purposes this morning (03). MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (12:18 AM)
The Police Unit for the Prevention of Sports-Related Offences Unit informed the Colombo Magistrate s Court today (03) that the Attorney General has decided to file indictments against Tamim Rahman,...MORE..
3 Oct 2025 (12:56 PM)