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“There’s no single definition of a library,” says Professor Teresa Webber. In 1276, the Archbishop of Canterbury issued a de…

Issued at 5:30 a.m. on 24 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty weather is expected in parts of the Central, Sabaragam…

The upcoming “Walk of Peace” set to be held in Sri Lanka, has begun to capture widespread attention and anticipation.Adding a …

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 APRIL 2026Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be e…

Today, April 23, is the special time for planting tree saplings, according to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year schedule known as ‘…

Today, the second day of the globally recognized "Ehipassiko Walk for Peace" is taking place (23). The walk will go from the histo…

A lane on the Colombo–Galle main road is closed near Kalutara–Wettumakada due to a gravel spill from a truck this morning (23)…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory warning of severe lightning for several regions in Sri Lanka. This in…

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh has started a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme aimed at helping Sri Lankan expatriates…

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy of Iran has reportedly taken control of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accor…

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide an update on May 20 re…

The European Union has decided to broaden its sanctions against Iran to include individuals and groups that are obstructing the St…

Nine people have been taken into custody by the Gokarella Police for their involvement in a violent attack on a mother in public. …

Former Ratnapura District Parliament Member Premalal Jayasekara was arrested on October 21 in connection with an alleged firearm t…

Today, April 22, marks World Earth Day. The theme for this year is “Our Power, Our Planet.” By 2026, many serious environmenta…

A man has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing Rs. 1,000,024 by setting up a fake website that looked like the official …

An Indian man has been apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayaka after being found with more than one …

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Sri Lanka has introduced new rules for multi-day fishing trawlers that travel…

Two close associates of Salindu Malshitha, known as “Panadura Kudu Salindu,” were arrested in the Payagala area. Initial inves…

The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, along with Israel, is leading to an unprecedented energy crisis worldwide…

Police found a body in a well near the home of the late Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was shot …

Today, the island is expected to experience heavy rainfall, particularly after 1:00 PM, according to the Department of Meteorology…

Oil prices increased on Monday due to rising tensions between the United States and Iran, although the changes were not as signifi…

Officials in Japan have raised alarms about a greater chance of a "huge" earthquake happening within the next week. This warning f…

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday (Apr 20) afternoon, the Jap…