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Scientists claim to have discovered ‘new colour’ no one has seen before Scientists say they have discovered a new colour only ever seen by five people in the world – called ‘olo’. The colour, said to be a saturated shade…

President vows action on illegal fishing after talks with Modi President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said extensive discussions on the Sri Lanka–India fishing issue were held during the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at an election rally…

Heat Index expected at ‘Caution’ level Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ tomorrow (April 16) at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura…

SriLankan Airlines Wins ‘Outstanding Food Service – South Asia’ at PAX Awards SriLankan Airlines has won the ‘Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier – South Asia’ award at the PAX Readership Awards 2025, held on 9 April 2025 in Germany.…

Speaker endorses certificate on VAT (Amendment) Bill Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill today (April 11) in Parliament. The Second Reading debate related to the Bill was held on April 09, 2025…

Fake number plate racket busted A suspect has been arrested in the Seeduwa area for allegedly operating a fake number plate manufacturing site.The arrest was made during a raid carried out yesterday (29) by officers of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption…

Locally produced canned fish exported from Sri Lanka for the first time The first-ever export consignment of canned fish produced in Sri Lanka was officially flagged off yesterday at the Ocean Food factory premises in Madurankuliya. The event was held…

Heat alert for 12 districts today Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Colombo and Gampaha districts.

Rajeev Amarasuriya inducted as 29th BASL President Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya was officially inducted as the 29th President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on Saturday (29). He was elected to the post at the BASL election held on…

Deshabandu allowed home-cooked food Former Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, currently remanded at Dumbara Prison in Pallekele, has been granted permission to consume home-cooked food. The Department of Prisons approved his request, citing his specific needs.Prisons Spokesperson…