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May 29, 2026

Colombo port expansion plans gather pace with US$ 2Bn pipeline

US$ 2Bn investment pipeline targeted over the next one to three years to transform Colombo into a world-class logistics hub Port capacity set to expand to 14Mn TEUs with the East Container Terminal's induction next year to address surging regional demand

2 mins

Force may be used against those evading checkpoints, says Police

Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to fully cooperate with law enforcement officers during vehicle inspections and residential searches, warning that attempts to evade police checkpoints or obstruct official duties could result in legal action and the use of necessary police force.

1 mins

Police warn of surge in fake SMS, WhatsApp traffic fine scams

The Sri Lanka Police have detected a sharp increase in fraudulent SMS messages and WhatsApp notifications sent from unauthorised phone numbers, falsely claiming to be from the police and targeting the public, particularly motorists alleged to have committed traffic offences.

1 mins

American crude arrives in SL for the first time

A stock of American crude oil arrived in the country for the first time yesterday, steadying the fuel supply despite a possible price hike expected soon, an official said yesterday.

1 mins

Mother flees hospital, abandons six-day-old baby

A six-day-old male infant was deserted in the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital yesterday by his mother.

1 mins

Joint opposition calls for disciplinary inquiry against CIABOC DG

The joint opposition, including Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), United National Party (UNP), United Republic Front (URF), LSSP and a few others, yesterday called for a disciplinary inquiry against Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Director General Ranga Dissanayake whom they accused of being partial and acting arbitrarily.

1 mins

Colombo port expansion plans gather pace with US$ 2Bn pipeline

The urgency was further underscored by a rapid 22 per cent growth rate recorded in April 2026.

1 mins

POLICE VESAK BAKTHI GEE TO CALM THE MINDS ON MONDAY

THE SRI LANKA POLICE UNVEIL EXTENSIVE FESTIVE SECURITY MEASURES AND MOBILE DEVOTIONAL SONG CIRCUITS TO SAFEGUARD THE SERENITY OF VESAK

4 mins

‘Gilampasa’ offering at Sangharama built by D.R.Wijewardene

A ‘Gilampasa’ pooja (an alms giving comprising languids) was held on Monday at the “Sangharama” at the University of Peradeniya to bring blessings to all and especially to the family of Newspaper Magnate D.R.Wijewardene and mark Wesak Poya.

1 mins

BUDDHIST CITY PANADURA TO LIGHT UP DURING VESAK

The upcoming Vesak season is a time that people feel deeply spiritual in Sri Lanka. Especially, the majority of Buddhists in our country use this auspicious season for many religious activities.

2 mins

ESSENCE OF BUDDHISM AND ITS GUIDING LIGHT

Buddhism, as a profound philosophy and worldview expounded by Gautama Buddha—who lived in northern India between the mid-6th and mid-4th centuries BCE—has garnered an estimated 500 million followers worldwide at present.

3 mins

Dialog Powers National Vesak Zone 2026 as Official Digital Partner

BRINGING THE NATIONAL AI VESAK CARD COMPETITION AND IMMERSIVE VR EXPERIENCES TO DEVOTEES

2 mins

ENGLAND: FROM A TWO-PARTY SYSTEM TO A FIVE-PARTY ONE

Going by recent media analyses, some Sri Lankan commentators seem to think that gains by England’s far right Reform Party, and losses by the ruling Labour Party, point to Nigel Farage’s Reform being the dominant force in British politics from now on.

4 mins

Time to build climate - economy nexus

If there is one lesson Sri Lanka should have learnt from the catastrophic economic collapse of recent years, it is that shallow development gains are easily erased by sudden, external shocks.

2 mins

TRUMP’S DEVIL IN THE IRAN PEACE DEAL

War and peace are both ablaze in West Asia. War is too serious a business to be left to men who vacillate. So is peace.

4 mins

Colombo International School Athletes Balance National Duty With Academic Demands in SABA Asia Cup Finals

Young Sportswomen Exemplify Dedication as Sri Lanka Pursues Glory

2 mins

Bhutan Beat Sri Lanka 4-0 in SAFF Women's Championship

Bhutan recorded an easy 4-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 Group ‘A’ match played yesterday.

1 mins

Tharushi Abisheka Wins Sri Lanka's First Gold at Asian Junior Athletics Championship

Sri Lanka’s emerging middle-distance youth runner Tharushi Abisheka won the country’s first gold medal at the 22nd Asian Junior Athletics Championship 2026, which commenced yesterday in Hong Kong.

1 mins

What is going on with Ferrari?

Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers’ championship after Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired from the Canadian Grand Prix.

2 mins

INJURED SINNER OUT IN SECOND ROUND IN SEISMIC SHOCK

Jannik Sinner is out of the French Open in the biggest shock of the tournament so far after struggling with injury in a five-set loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round in sweltering Paris conditions.

2 mins

ECCLESTONE TARGETS WORLD CUP AFTER MENTAL STRUGGLE

This year marks 10 years since spinner Sophie Ecclestone’s England debut, and yet she is only 25.

3 mins

Antonians down Kingswood

St Anthony’s College Katugastota beat Kingswood College in their Under 17 Division One encounter at Katugasthota recently.

1 mins

Nalanda in easy win

A six-wicket haul by right arm fast bowler Nadil Dodamgoda paved the way for Nalanda to record an easy 96 runs win over Dharmapala MV Pannipitiya in the Under 15 inter-school limited overs tournament encounter played at Campbell Place.

1 mins

Gampaha and Galle record wins

Gampaha Zone 2 and Galle Zone 2 recorded wins in the ongoing Under 19 Inter-District Provincial limited overs tournament.

1 mins

Heated exchange and no handshake in French Open row

Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch said it would be “embarrassing” if she had cheated against China’s Wang Xinyu following a heated exchange between the pair at the French Open.

2 mins

French Open player collapses in sweltering conditions

Jakub Mensik said his body “just turned off” as he collapsed on court following a gruelling second-round win in sweltering conditions at the French Open.

2 mins

Lloyd elected new Lancashire's president

Former West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd has been elected as Lancashire’s new president as part of a restructure of the club board.

1 mins

Polonnaruwa Royal thump Sri Rahula

Thejan Bandara slammed a quick-fire 198 in 176 balls inclusive of 30 boundaries which helped Royal College Polonnaruwa to record a massive 233 runs win over Sri Rahula College Katugastota in the Under 17 inter-school limited overs tournament encounter played at Polonnaruwa.

1 mins

England's women batters causing headaches ahead of World Cup

Head coach Charlotte Edwards says that England's batters are giving her “a few headaches” for T20 World Cup selection after their 2-1 series win over New Zealand.

1 mins

Shock! Rybakina downed in biggest upset

World number two Elena Rybakina suffered a shock second-round defeat to qualifier Yulia Starodubtseva in the biggest French Open upset so far. Despite winning the opening set, Rybakina looked far from her clinical best as Starodubtseva mounted an impressive comeback to win 3-6 6-1 6-3.

2 mins

Thangaraja flips right, Mithun drops

The third round of the Sri Lanka Open Championship 2026 concluded at the Royal Colombo Golf Club yesterday with the race for the title narrowing down to three leading contenders from the 22 golfers who made the cut for the latter stages of the tournament.

1 mins

BOY WONDER BREAKS SIXES RECORD

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls to set up Rajasthan Royals’ win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League eliminator on Wednesday night.

2 mins

Questions over mafia selections

A player managers’ mafia is alleged to have stepped in and influenced selections to the squads that were selected for the cricket tour of the West Indies, the Daily Mirror learns.

1 mins

The Smoke that Thunders Victoria Falls Africa

David Livingstone was the first white explorer to see the Victoria Falls in Central Africa in 1865. The Zambezi River drops 354 feet into the gorge and is over a mile long . So why was the river of the falls not called ‘‘livingstone?’’ Frank ‘‘Zambezi’’ Watson, took the first photo , the oldest of the falls which became famous . I recall in my early years the numerous visits we took as a family to the Victoria Falls , the David Livingstone statue I thought was massive. Not what I think decades later. There was only one hotel on the river then, now there are over twenty four major hotels. . A bit ugly .

2 mins

Rata Baarai Numbata Puthe

“Rata Baarai Numbata Puthe,” edited by Jagath Chandralal de Silva, was formally presented to the veteran dramatist Padmaseela de Silva in a moment of great significance to Sri Lankan theatre.

1 mins

SPECIAL EXHIBITION ON ‘BUDDHIST HERITAGE OF INDIA’ organized during National Vesak Festival 2026

The High Commission of India and the Consulate General of India in Hambantota, in coordination with Midellawela Purana Viharaya, Matara, organized a special photo exhibition titled ‘Buddhist Heritage of India’ as part of the National Vesak Festival 2026.

1 mins

Aligning interiors

Balance in Feng Shui refers to the presence of opposing elements such as hard and soft, dark and light, Yin and Yang.

2 mins

RUKSHAN PERERA BACK ON STAGE

After winning the \"Lifetime Achievement Award\"

1 mins

Chinese Cuisine Something No One Can Resist

Chinese cuisine has always felt like more than just food to me. It is something I turn to when life feels overwhelming, stressful, or emotionally exhausting. There are meals people eat simply because they are hungry, and then there are meals that become part of comfort, routine, and emotional stability. For me, Chinese food belongs to the second category.

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