If spin is to decide the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final, both India and Sri Lanka have plenty to call...
Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero was not at his temple in Rajagiriya when prison officials visited the premises yesterday to...
The head of AI company Anthropic has called for the pace of development of artificial intelligence models to slow down...
The Italian Naval Vessel ‘ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi’ departed the Port of Colombo today, 12 September 2026, after completing a replenishment...
Sri Lanka survived an all-time all-round display from Fatima Sana to triumph over a spirited Pakistan and seal a second-straight...
Memorial services will be held today to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the United States. On...
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam ul Haq were questioned by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore, as the...
Soon-to-be world number one Elena Rybakina produced a gritty comeback against Coco Gauff to reach the US Open final, in...
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri departed the Port of Colombo today, 11 September 2026, following the successful completion of...
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Indian capital on Friday ahead of an 11-member BRICS summit set to be...
India continued their unbeaten run and marched into their sixth final in six editions of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup...
Will the Women’s T20 Asia Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka be a full-circle moment for Pakistan ? Sri Lanka beat...
The Philippine Coast Guard says it has recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of a ferry that caught fire this week, bringing the total death toll...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon...
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) Friday evening after providing a statement for several hours in connection with the ongoing investigation...
The Development Lotteries Board (DLB) has launched its second digital lottery, Wasi, offering a Rs. one million jackpot and electric motorcycles among its prizes. The new...
By Zanita Careem Music, laughter and a generous spirit filled Raflfles Hotel Colombo as Heart to Heart sing along brought together a vibrant gathering for an...
Representation matters: By Ifham Nizam “There are no books written about pirates with prosthetic limbs, sporting blades, or racing wheelchairs—that is, until now,” says award-winning international...
Continuing Gopalakrishnan Gandhi’s fascinating tale of Independent India by Tissa Jayatillake Nehru had been a Prime Minister for 12 years when E.M.S. Namboodripad became the Chief...
From the Pathfinder Collection Cinnamon, Chilli and the Journeys That Brought Them Together By Jennifer Moragoda jennifermoragoda787@gmail.com All photos by the author. I was passionate about...
Mr. R.M.Amerasekera’s recent article on how improving rural households and villages contributes to national development (Sunday Island Aug. 23) was interesting reading as I, during my...
By Ifham Nizam For nearly three decades, he walked the ancient elephant trails of the Dry Zone, moving quietly between forests, tanks and villages, and becoming...
The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, will host the 2026 EducationUSA University Fair in Colombo, Kurunegala, and Kandy between September 14-18. The free...
Following its earlier postponement, “Sri Lanka Blooms” returns this September, bringing together the beauty of flowers and the artistry of floral design. The exhibition will be...
