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May 13, 2025

More Jaffna HSZ land released

The government has released 40.70 acres of land in the Jaffna peninsula previously held by the military.

1 min

India rebuffs Trump's offer to mediate: Thanks, but no thanks!

India has politely rebuffed United States President Donald Trump's enthusiastic offer to mediate peace between India and Pakistan.

1 min

Million Lankan women workers will lose their jobs if Trump's 44 % tariff goes into effect

As many as a million Lankan women workers in key export sectors will lose their jobs and income if the 44 percent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump come into force at the end of the 90-day pause, Asia News has reported.

2 mins

Western reporting on India-Pakistan escalation 'one-sided': Ex-Indian FS

The Western media has been presenting a \"distorted\" and \"one-sided\" picture of the latest military standoff between India and Pakistan, former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal has told RT.

1 min

India extends financial support to Maldives via rollover of USD 50 million Treasury Bill

The Government of India has extended support to India's maritime neighbour, Maldives, by rolling over the USD 50 million Treasury Bill, the High Commission of India to the Maldives said in a statement on Monday.

2 mins

Govt. stand on foreign research vessels sought following French ship visit

...NPP yet to decide on new procedure

2 mins

Expert: Mismanagement of CEB hydro resources increases costly oil-powered electricity generation

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is in one of the strongest hydro storage positions in recent memory, but it has mismanaged key hydropower complexes, causing an increase in oil-powered electricity generation and and costs.

2 mins

US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough

The United States and China agreed Monday (12) to drastically roll back tariffs on each other's goods for an initial 90-day period, in a surprise breakthrough that has de-escalated a punishing trade war and buoyed global markets.

2 mins

Drugs sent from Oman: Man arrested

Customs officers attached to the Transco UPB warehouse in Wattala yesterday detected a consignment of narcotics which had been sent from Oman by sea mail.

1 min

Sri Lanka reiterates commitment to repeal PTA in talks with EU

Sri Lanka has again declared its commitment to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) during the recently concluded talks with the European Union.

3 mins

PTI rally in Karachi calls for immediate release of Imran Khan

Terming their imprisoned leader “a symbol of resistance”, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) workers organised a big rally in the metropolis on Sunday and demanded that party founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan be released forthwith, the Dawn reported yesterday (12)

2 mins

Tamil nationalism triumphs over ‘Anura Wave’ - Sumanthiran

Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) Secretary and President's Counsel M.A. Sumanthiran has said the results of the just concluded local government elections have dispelled the myth of an \"Anura wave\" and reaffirmed the enduring strength of Tamil nationalism in the North-East.

1 min

Thousands of devotees flock to Bodh Gaya on Buddha Purnima amid tight security

On the auspicious occasion of Lord Buddha’s 2569th birth anniversary, thousands of devotees have been arriving at Bodh Gaya since the early hours of Monday morning to offer prayers and pay homage at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) reported yesterday (12)

1 min

India should take a lead in ensuring South Asia's emergence as the most powerful region: Ranil

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has mooted the idea of India taking a lead in ensuring South Asia's emergence as the “most powerful region.”

3 mins

Commercialising research in Sri Lanka – not really the healthiest thing for research

In the early 2000s, a colleague, returning to Sri Lanka after a decade in a research-heavy first world university, complained to me that 'there is no research culture in Sri Lanka'.

6 mins

Dhammam Saranam

third characteristic derived from this first principle has to do with human knowledge, or the way they know about their world.

7 mins

A plural society requires plural governance

The local government elections that took place last week saw a consolidation of the democratic system in the country. The government followed the rules of elections to a greater extent than its recent predecessors some of whom continue to be active on the political stage. Particularly noteworthy was the absence of the large-scale abuse of state resources, both media and financial, which had become normalised under successive governments in the past four decades. Reports by independent election monitoring organisations made mention of this improvement in the country's democratic culture.

5 mins

More dates for Inner Vision

Bassist Benjy Ranabahu, leader of the group Inner Vision, is in a buoyant mood.

1 min

Backstreet Boys doing it with Nick Carter

Backstreet Boys - 2025

1 min

Melantha ... in the spotlight

The Island STARTrack with Ivan Alvis

1 min

India-Pakistan ceasefire shouldn't disguise fact that norms have changed in South Asia, making future de-escalation much harder

India and Pakistan have seen the scenario play out before: a terror attack in which Indians are killed leads to a succession of escalatory tit-for-tat measures that put South Asia on the brink of all-out war. And then there is a de-escalation.

6 mins

SINGER and HUTCH partner to enhance connectivity and customer convenience

SINGER Sri Lanka, the country's leading consumer durables retailer, has partnered with HUTCH, one of Sri Lanka's key telecommunication service providers, to expand mobile connectivity access via SINGER's extensive retail network.

1 min

A case for a visa-free tourism regime in SL

Sri Lanka should not have any restrictions for tourist arrivals and a visa-free regime is the need of the hour to woo more visitors, said travel and aviation expert Nihal C.B. Perera.

1 min

Environmental devastation seen as precipitating economic crisis in Northern Sri Lanka

As parched soil cracks underfoot and once-thriving fields lie fallow, the farmers of Mannar are living on the frontlines of a crisis that is no longer just environmental — it's economic. Climate change has tightened its grip on this northern region, and with each failed monsoon and dwindling harvest, the livelihoods of entire communities are evaporating.

2 mins

Most anticipated Digital Summit dates announced by DMASL

The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) has officially announced the dates for the DMASL Digital Summit 2025, scheduled to take place on July 24th and 25th in Colombo.

1 min

Link Kesha celebrates beauty and empowers women with Kesha Kumariya 2025

Link Kesha Kumariya 2025, the highly anticipated Avurudu Kumariya event hosted by Link Kesha, recently came to an end at Water’s Edge.

2 mins

Aitken Spence Apparels segment wins two awards

Aitken Spence Apparels segment is proud to announce once again that its subsidiaries, ACE Apparels (Pvt) Ltd and Aitken Spence (Garments) Pvt Ltd, were recognised among the top twenty outstanding companies at the prestigious CPM Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025. The awards ceremony organised by the Chartered Professional Management Institute of Sri Lanka.

1 min

John Keells Group transportation sector and University of Moratuwa mark 19 years of collaboration

John Keells Group Transportation Sector and University of Moratuwa Mark 19 Years of Collaboration Shaping the Future Leaders in Transportation and Logistics

2 mins

The Digital Revolution in company registration: Simplifying the process in Sri Lanka

The process of establishing a company has long been considered a complex and time-consuming task. However, in Sri Lanka, technological advancements are transforming this journey, making company registration more efficient and accessible for both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors.

2 mins

Simple step to better health

In a world increasingly driven by technology and convenience, the importance of physical activity is more significant than ever.

2 mins

'Suffering makes us strong' - Barcelona joy despite Mbappe record

After a heartbreaking defeat by Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals, there was a very real possibility of Barcelona's season falling apart.

3 mins

Pacers win to edge closer to Conference final

Myles Turner made four out of four three-pointers for the Pacers.

2 mins

WCH Tokyo 25 relay fields take shape at World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25

A further 30 teams have qualified for relay events at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 following the final day of action at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 on Sunday (11).

1 min

Ashlin wins third title at Colombo Championships

St. Peter's College, Bambalapitiya player Ashlin de Silva won his third title of the 110th Vision Care Colombo Championships when he beat Mayooran Kubheran in the Under 16 boys' sigles final at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association clay courts.

1 min

USA, Spain and South Africa claim 4x400m titles in Guangzhou

The USA chopped more than a second off the championship record they set last year, winning the mixed 4x400m at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 in 3:09.54.