4+ week, 1+ day ago   (379+ words) The 80th anniversary of the United National Party (UNP) falls today (06). A commemorative programme to mark the occasion is scheduled to be held under the patronage of UNP Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Accordingly, the anniversary celebrations will be held…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (504+ words) Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure during which the company’s value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone’s enormous popularity. The transition to a new CEO…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (503+ words) John Ternus, who took over as Apple CEO on Tuesday, posted a simple "hello" on X. The post drew more than 2.6 million views, with Elon Musk replying "welcome" and former White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan also welcoming him. Ternus took…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (419+ words) The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to amend the Community-Based Corrections Act, No. 46 of 1999, with the aim of strengthening the legal framework for dealing more effectively with repeat offenders. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (387+ words) The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Advisory for high waves in several sea areas around Sri Lanka. The advisory, issued at 4.00 p.m. today (30), will remain in effect until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (31). The warning covers sea areas extending from Puttalam…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (411+ words) The Department of Wildlife Conservation has commenced distributing water to animals in national parks using bowsers amid the prevailing dry weather conditions. The initiative was launched as water bodies in the Yala, Wilpattu, Kumana and Bundala National Parks have been…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (427+ words) Jackie, a bald eagle in California who became an online star, died on Monday after receiving weeks of veterinary treatment. Jackie was being cared for by Ojai Raptor Center, a wildlife rehabilitation organisation, after she was attacked by other eagles....

2+ mon, 12+ hour ago   (1170+ words) Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open "very soon" or Iran would be "hit very hard" as oil prices fell to a three-week low amid hopes of a deal. The US president was speaking to Fox News after…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (340+ words) Sri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee has tendered its resignation, citing several reasons for the decision. The committee members handed over their resignation letter to the Secretary of the Ministry of Sports today (27). The members of the Athletics Selection Committee are:…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (616+ words) A new Animal Welfare Bill has been introduced with proposals to strengthen laws protecting animals and prevent acts of cruelty in Sri Lanka. The draft legislation, published in the Government Gazette dated July 17, 2026, includes provisions aimed at ensuring proper care,…...