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Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition. The 21-year-old, a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer, beat more than 120 other contestants to win the annual beauty...

The New Prime Minister and Cabinet Officially Sworn : Cabinet Comprises 21 Members

Cabinet Comprises 21 Members Defence, Finance, Planning, and Digital Economy Ministries under the President Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training Ministries Assigned to the Prime Minister President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has retained the Ministries of Defence, Finance and Economic Development...
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Jhansi Medical College fire: First short circuit in evening ignored, 4-member probe team formed

In the shocking revelation in the Jhansi Medical College fire, there was a short circuit in the ward at around 5:00 pm on Friday but the staff ignored it, said sources. According to sources, the first short circuit was ignored and...

ICTA’s New Board of Directors Holds Inaugural Meeting Today

The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) will convene for their first meeting this afternoon (13). Dr. Hans Wijeyasuriya, recently appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the Principal Presidential Advisor on Digital...

South Korean actor Song Jae Lim found dead at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae Lim, known for his breakout role in the K-drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead on Tuesday in his Seoul home. The 39-year-old, who began his career as a model, rose to prominence...

Iraq to lower girls’ marriage age to 9 years to ‘protect’ them from ‘immoral relationships

Baghdad: Iraqi law sets 18 as the minimum age of marriage in most cases. But, Iraq's parliament is considering controversial legal changes that would give religious authorities more power over family law matters, a move that rights groups and opponents warn...

Lockie Ferguson hat-trick rocks Sri Lanka as New Zealand defend lowest T20 score 

Sri Lanka wilted under the fiery, bruising pace bowling of Lockie Ferguson who grabbed a spellbinding dream hat-trick in topnotches Kusal Janith Perera, Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka in a magic 2-over 3 for 7 spell before injury retiring as...

Government Prioritizes Relief for Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka

Government to Compile Report on Loans Taken by Small and Medium Enterprises from Banks A special meeting was held today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat to address relief measures for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) facing financial challenges. The meeting...

Sri Lanka ranks 95 along with Iran and South Sudan in Passport Index

Singapore has once again claimed the title of the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in October 2024 by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.  Sri Lanka was ranked 95...

Proposed tariff reduction insufficient: PUCSL calls for revised proposal from CEB

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has asked the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to submit a revised proposal for electricity tariff reductions, stating that the initially proposed tariff reduction is inadequate. PUCSL Communications Director Jayanath Herath said the...
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