Reports circulating on social media claiming that the President s expenditure allocation for 2026 has been increased threefold has been clarified by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (6:21 PM)
An magnitude 6 earthquake struck near the east coast of Honshu, Japan, on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (11:25 PM)
Japan s ruling party picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new head on Saturday, putting her on course to become the country s first female prime minister. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (2:20 PM)
The U.S. Treasury is considering making a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate 250 years since the declaration of American independence in 2026, it said on Friday. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (12:49 PM)
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident and attempted murder of a person near the Dehiwala Railway Station, police said. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (12:44 PM)
The World Bank has emphasized the urgent need for energy sector reforms in Sri Lanka, warning that the country continues to bear significantly higher energy costs than others in the region. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (9:34 AM)