56+ min ago  (351+ words) Newswire Venezuela earthquakes: How India's armed forces have become a global first responder The twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left a trail of death and destruction, with nearly a thousand deaths and well over that number yet to be accounted…...

8+ hour, 24+ min ago  (228+ words) Supreme Court Justice Yasantha Kodagoda says completing a single cycle of a criminal case in Sri Lanka takes an average of 10 years and 2 months, underscoring the severe delays plaguing the justice system. Speaking at an event, Justice Kodagoda highlighted that…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (192+ words) Professor Fazeeha Azmi has assumed duties as Sri Lanka's Ambassador-designate to Iran, becoming the country's first female envoy appointed to the post. She formally assumed duties at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Tehran on June 30. Addressing embassy staff, Prof. Azmi…...

2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (221+ words) The public can make payments using credit and debit cards at all Divisional Secretariat Offices in the Colombo District from today onwards, marking a major step in the government's digitalization drive. The new facility was officially launched at the Thimbirigasyaya…...

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (237+ words) Newswire FIFA hit with $1 billion lawsuit over Iran's World Cup elimination An Iranian-American political scientist has filed a US$1 billion lawsuit against FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other FIFA officials, alleging Iran was unfairly denied a place in the 2026 FIFA…...

4+ hour, 37+ min ago  (106+ words) The University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to a rapid increase in dengue cases, Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Madhura Seneviratne has said. He said the decision was taken as a precautionary…...

6+ hour, 48+ min ago  (297+ words) Newswire Baraka Recognized Among LMD Readers" Most Loved Product Brands 2026 Colombo, Sri Lanka " Baraka, a pioneer in nature-based wellness, has achieved a significant milestone by being named one of LMD"s Most Loved Product Brands for 2026. This prestigious recognition reflects…...

5+ hour, 5+ min ago  (199+ words) Blue Lanka Tours reaffirmed its commitment to healthy workplace environments and employee well-being by hosting "Compass," a Mental Health & Wellness Programme on June 19, 2026, at ITC Ratnadeepa. The event brought employees together for a day dedicated to mental health awareness, healthy…...

4+ hour, 44+ min ago  (206+ words) Sri Lanka have been forced into making at least two changes to their playing XI for the second and final Test against the West Indies, with Newswire confirming that Pathum Nissanka and Lahiru Kumara have both been ruled out through…...

4+ hour, 41+ min ago  (164+ words) The government has decided not to increase water tariffs during the next six months, despite prevailing economic pressures, Minister of Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe announced." He explained that although water tariffs are reviewed every six months under the annual procedure,…...