News Room : Trump confirms China trip after ‘very good’ call with Xi
Donald Trump has said he will visit China after speaking to its leader Xi Jinping over the phone. The US president said he had reciprocated...
News Room : Govt. threatens to introduce maximum retail price for salt
The government yesterday warned that it would introduce a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) for salt within the week if attempts to inflate prices continued.Trade...
News Room : Lose Yourself… in a USD109 Million Lawsuit: Eminem Sues Meta
Eminem’s music publishing company, Eight Mile Style, has filed a massive lawsuit against tech giant Meta, accusing it of copyright infringement for the unauthorised...
News Room : Woman Sentenced to Prison for Attempting to Sell 2-Day-Old Baby
The Colombo High Court has sentenced a 46-year-old mother of three to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to sell her two-day-old infant...
News Room : Train Accident Averted Thanks to Civilian’s Quick Thinking at Panadura
A train accident was averted this morning (5) thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of a civilian who risked his life to stop...
News Room : Affordable IVF Now a Reality at Sri Lanka’s First Govt-Backed Centre
Giving hope to Sri Lankan couples longing to see the face of a child but unable to afford private sector treatment due to financial...
News Room : Trade Minister and Rahuman clash over Sathosa tender – The Island
Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera, during bilateral discussions with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles, thanked the Australian Government for...
News Room : Alleged Ganemulla Sanjeewa Shooter Not Identified in Court Identification Parade
Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga, the suspect in custody over the fatal shooting of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (4 June)...
News Room : Tensions Flare Between Navy and Fishermen in Kuchchaveli; One Injured
A tense situation erupted between Sri Lanka Navy personnel and a group of fishermen during a special operation on 3 June (Tuesday) targeting illegal...
News Room : No Decision to Discontinue Grade 5 Scholarship Exam – PM Harini Amarasuriya
No decision has been taken to discontinue the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination at present, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament today (4 June). Responding...