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May 13, 2025

HORSE TRADING UNDERWAY TO FORM LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: OPPOSITION

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) alleged that the National People's Power (NPP), in stark contrast to its pre-election rhetoric, had resorted to dubious means to rope in the support of members elected from other parties and independent groups to form administrations at local authorities where it does not enjoy a majority.

1 min

Vehicle imports from Japan JAPANESE AMBASSADOR RAISES CONCERNS OVER HIGH TAXATION

Japanese EVs face higher taxation compared to similar imports from other countries

1 min

STUDENT BECOMES UNLIKELY GUARDIAN AMIDST BUS CRASH CHAOS

Amid the wreckage, injured student Nishani Rathnayake shielded a stranger's baby for 45 minutes

1 min

INDIA-PAKISTAN TENSION TRIGGERS TRANSHIPMENT SURGE IN COLOMBO PORT

Transhipment volume rose by 4,000 TEUs in just two days Transhipment at Sri Lanka's Colombo Port started to increase in early 2023 as Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping

1 min

Development in Indian Ocean region and countering terrorism must progress simultaneously. RW

Development in the Indian Ocean region and addressing terrorism, particularly in Kashmir, must progress simultaneously, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

1 min

Dengue, Chikungunya may become epidemic unless taken seriously: National Dengue Control Unit

LAST CHIKUNGUNYA OUTBREAK IN 2008

2 mins

South-west monsoon not so bountiful this year

The current South-West monsoon, occurring from May to August, is expected to have less rainfall in comparison to the previous years, which could impact agriculture and water levels of rivers slightly, an official said.

1 min

Student becomes unlikely guardian amidst bus crash chaos

As authorities continue searching for the infant's family, one truth has emerged from this tragedy: Motherhood isn't about relation; it's about protection, as this student proved

1 min

May 12 is observed as International Nurses Day NURSES: THE UNSEEN FOUNDATION OF THE ECONOMY

NURSES, OFTEN UNRECOGNISED, ARE VITAL TO THE NATION'S ECONOMIC STRENGTH THROUGH THEIR HEALTHCARE CONTRIBUTIONS, FOREIGN REMITTANCES

7 mins

High time to amend LG election law

The National People's Power (NPP), subsequent to the May 6 local government elections, has encountered the same problem the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) faced following the 2018 local council elections.

3 mins

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF BANGLADESH BAN ON AWAMI LEAGUE

On Saturday, May 10, the Yunus government banned all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of the party and its leaders is completed.

6 mins

How Meditation Can Turn You into a Genius

Reaping the Benefits of an age-old tradition:

4 mins

Miracles of the Sacred Tooth Relic

The Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Dalada Maligawa, which is interwoven within Sri Lankan Culture, has been widely revered and respected by Buddhists all over the world for centuries since its advent in Sri Lanka during the reign of King Keerthi Sri Meghawanna (Kithsiri Mewan) (303-331).

5 mins

The Reality of Cause and Effect

Paticca Samuppadaya (DEPENDENT CO-ARISING)

5 mins

VESAK FULL MOON POYA DAY: HONOURING THE LIFE OF LORD BUDDHA

The world’s most splendid annual Vesak Full Moon Day falls on May 12 this year.

4 mins

JOURNEY THROUGH RAGGING

A Personal Account from a Sri Lankan State University

6 mins

SCHOOL BOXING REFORMS STIR DEBATE

QUESTIONS RAISED OVER CHANGING FORMAT OF L. V. JAYAWEERA MEET FOR FRESHERS

3 mins

Australia: The land where legends take their final bow

There is something about Australia.

1 min

"Give Kohli one more Test match to be sure he doesn't belong in here"

Virat Kohli yesterday confirmed that he is retiring from Test cricket after speculation of days.

2 mins

Aslam clinches Bostock Memorial Trophy

The Mark Bostock Memorial Trophy 2025 concluded with spectacular displays of golfing talent across all categories.

1 min

Ashlin shines at Colombo Tennis Tourney

Ashlin de Silva was in top form as he clinched his third title of the 110th Colombo Tennis Championship played at the SLTA Courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

1 min

SRI LANKA BAG 16 MEDALS BEFORE OPENING BELL

The historic ASBC Asian Under-22 and Youth Championships got underway at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium yesterday with a spectacular Opening Ceremony with the participation of 233 athletes from 23 countries.