US issues travel advisory ahead of Sri Lankan presidential election
The U.S. Department of State has updated their travel advisory for Sri Lanka, urging citizens to exercise caution in relation […]
Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 passes away at 70
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age […]
Butterfly thieves in Yala handed $200,000 fine
An Italian father and his son have been fined 60 million Sri Lankan rupees ($200,000; £150,000) for trying to smuggle […]
Prez proposes bill to ban corporate punishment
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pledged to bring in a new law to ban corporal punishment in the near future. On […]
Trump safe following assassination attempt
Former US President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course yesterday, and a […]
Cristiano Ronaldo makes social media history with 1 billion followers
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has amassed a follower count exceeding one billion across his various social media platforms, with […]
Major General Dinesh Nanayakkara appointed Chief of Staff in Army
Major General Dinesh Nanayakkara of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment has been newly appointed as the Chief of Staff of […]
Edward Henry Pedris wrongfully executed in 1915 receives Presidential pardon
After an unjust trial by a Court Martial established by the Governor of Ceylon in, Diyunuge Edward Henry Pedris was […]
Billionaire completes first ever private walk in space
Billionaire Jared Issacman and engineer Sarah Gillis have become the first non-professional crew to perform one of the riskiest manoeuvres […]
TikTok strengthens measures against misinformation prior to presidential election
As the Sri Lanka Presidential Election approaches on 21st September 2024, TikTok is intensifying its efforts to combat misinformation and […]