Japan s top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to finalise a $550 billion investment package offered by Tokyo in exchange for relief on punishing tariffs. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (11:58 PM)
An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to smuggle a consignment of mobile phones and cardamom worth approximately Rs. 20 million into the country. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (6:55 PM)
A schoolgirl and a lorry assistant have died in a road accident that occurred this afternoon in Alayapattuwa along the Horowpothana -Kahatagasdigiliya main road. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (8:23 PM)
Vehicular movement along the Colombo -Kandy will be restricted due to the Deva Perahera held at the ancient Sri Pattini Devalaya in Rangala Cave, Ambepussa, Warakapola. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (7:16 PM)
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested on charges of misappropriation of state funds and later released on bail, is still receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (3:35 PM)
The UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major UN sanctions on Iran - lifted under a 2015 deal - as tensions once again escalate over Iran s nuclear programme. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (9:56 PM)