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Orionid meteor shower to peak early tonight

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Orionid meteor shower will be visible in Sri Lanka tonight and into the early hours of tomorrow, astronomy experts said. Professor Chandana Jayaratne, Chairman of the Arthur... Read More


Four upcountry train services cancelled tomorrow due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Rail services on the Upcountry route will be disrupted tomorrow morning as four trains have been cancelled due to ongoing adverse weather conditions. The disruption comes after ... Read More


President seeks swift completion of university degrees

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on the Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) to develop a comprehensive plan to address delays in university degree... Read More


'I wonder whether I am President Sajith Premadasa': Sajith

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- "Sometimes I wonder why people come to me with issues they face whereas they have given a mandate to a government to resolve their problems," Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa s... Read More


Nearly Rs. 30 mn traffic spot fines paid through GovPay within two months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Nearly Rs. 30 million has been earned from traffic spot fines paid through the GovPay digital payment platform within two months in the Western Province and the stretch between D... Read More


Six students hospitalized, 20 arrested following clash at Ruhuna University

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A clash between second- and third-year students was reported at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, leaving six students hospitalized and 20 others in police custod... Read More


Imported vehicle prices drop in Sri Lanka following Japan price cuts: VIAL

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka have dropped by up to Rs. 1.5 million, following a reduction in vehicle prices in Japan, Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL... Read More


Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens 2025 - Day 1 Action Photos

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The deciding grand finale leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series kicked off yesterday (18) at the Colombo Racecourse Grounds. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permissio... Read More


Zimbabwe to feature in Pakistan tri-series after Afghanistan pull out

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Zimbabwe will feature in next month's Twenty20 international tri-series in Pakistan after Afghanistan withdrew over political tension with the host country, officials said Saturda... Read More


Asia Rugby Sevens 2025 - Men Storm Semis, Women Falter

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The Sri Lanka men's team showcased their dominance on Day 1 of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025, cruising into the cup semi-finals at the Colombo Race Course Ground. Th... Read More