News Room : Maldives bans tourists with Israeli passports due to Gaza war
The Maldives has changed its immigration law to ban people with Israeli passports from entering the country in a show of anger over the...
News Room : Sanctions on Chinese refiner over purchase of more than $1 billion worth of Iranian crude
The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on Chinese refiner Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co. Ltd for purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian...
News Room : Schoolboy Dies After Falling from Grease Pole (Lissana Gaha)
A 16-year-old schoolboy has died after falling from grease pole (Lissana Gaha) while helping prepare for an Avurudu festival scheduled to be held in...
News Room : Delhi Capitals win an IPL classic in Delhi after Super Over drama
Nine runs needed, six wickets in hand — it should’ve been a routine finish for Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, ...
News Room : What Is a Woman? – UK Supreme Court Gives Its Verdict
In a landmark judgment delivered on Wednesday, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled that under the Equality Act, the term “woman” refers strictly to...
News Room : EPF announces 11% interest after assets rise to Rs 4.38 trillion in 2024
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) consolidated its position as the leading institution in the pension sector, accounting for 81.0% of the sector’s total assets...
News Room : China faces tariffs of up to 245% in retaliation, White House says
The United States announced that China will face new tariffs of up to 245% in retaliation, according to a White House statement late Tuesday. The...
News Room : Pilleyan Wept Asking What He Did Wrong – Gammanpila Asks, ‘Is This How We Treat Heroes?’
Udaya Gammanpila, leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) held a press conference today at the party headquarters to address his meeting with Sivanesathurai...
News Room : Nearly 40 Schools in Kandy to Close from 21 to 25 April
A total of 37 schools in Kandy town and surrounding areas will be closed from 21 to 25 April due to the special exposition...
News Room : Cricket in Olympics: ICC welcomes LA28 venue announcement
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the announcement of the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California as the cricket venue for the 2028 Los...