23+ min ago   (79+ words) Newswire 91.09m! Rumesh Pathirage crowned Ultimate Champion Rumesh Pathirage capped a stunning breakthrough season to win the men’s javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 on Sunday (13). The Sri Lankan took the lead in round three with 87.11m and then improved…...

10+ hour, 17+ min ago   (231+ words) Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi has ordered a temporary halt to construction work on a gabion wall at the Wahatiyagoda coastal area in Pamunugama, Wattala, pending an investigation into whether the structure has extended beyond approved boundaries. The Minister carried out…...

9+ hour, 11+ min ago   (299+ words) The Sunday Times newspaper has reported that the Education Ministry has clarified its recently announced ban on alcohol and drugs at school-related events, saying the restriction applies to events held within school premises, while big matches and events organised by…...

12+ hour, 22+ min ago   (84+ words) Newswire Severe lightning warning issued for several areas Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely in several parts of Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology. The warning covers the Eastern, Uva, North-Central, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago   (174+ words) Two Arpico Super outlets in Kottawa and Homagama have been fined a total of Rs. 125,000 after expired beverages were found displayed for sale, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said. The cases were filed against Richard Pieris Distributors following separate inspections…...

10+ hour, 14+ min ago   (264+ words) Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the Government has taken responsibility for building an inclusive education system that provides equal opportunities and dignity for students with disabilities. Speaking at an event recognising university students with disabilities at the Swami Vipulananda Institute…...

21+ hour, 55+ min ago   (180+ words) A Hambantota Port employee and a businessman have been arrested over an alleged racket involving the theft and sale of smart keys belonging to vehicles imported through the Hambantota Port. Investigations by port security personnel identified an employee suspected of…...

13+ hour, 59+ min ago   (373+ words) Two women’s rights groups have urged Sri Lanka’s Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to push forward long-delayed family law reforms, including proposed amendments to Muslim marriage and divorce laws and domestic violence legislation. Representatives of KELEER – Forum for Gender-Just Family Law and…...

11+ hour, 58+ min ago   (186+ words) India is emerging as a key investment destination for businesses from BRICS countries, with business leaders highlighting opportunities in engineering, technology, trade and joint ventures. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, South African business leader…...

11+ hour, 58+ min ago   (248+ words) At least one person has died and more than 100 others have been rescued after an Indonesian passenger ship lost contact while sailing through the Java Sea on Sunday, according to Indonesian authorities and local media reports. The Virgo Transport 8 was…...