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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.
4 mins
Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
Legendary India batter Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect.
3 mins
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