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Trump gives Hamas new ultimatum to release hostages or 'it is OVER for you'

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- After meeting with former Israeli hostages Wednesday, President Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to Hamas: Release every prisoner still being held in Gaza or "it is OVER for y... Read More


"The 146th Battle of the Blues: A Historic Rivalry Renewed Between S. Thomas' College and Royal College"

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The 146th Battle of the Blues between S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia and Royal College, Colombo is set to be a thrilling encounter on 6th, 7th, and 8th March 2025. This histor... Read More


2025 State Vesak Festival to be held in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The 2025 State Vesak Festival will take place in the Nuwara Eliya District. According to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Vesak week will be observed from May 10 to 16, with the St... Read More


Government to ease conditions for EPF benefits

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe announced that steps will be taken to relax the current conditions for receiving benefits from the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to... Read More


Supreme Court to consider Rajitha Senaratne's petition for recount of preferential vote

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Supreme Court has scheduled the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne for consideration on September 30, 2025. The petition seeks a reco... Read More


Couple sentenced to death for torturing adopted child

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Colombo High Court has sentenced a couple to death after they were found guilty of torturing their two-year-old adopted child, leading to the child's death. The verdict was ... Read More


Colombo stock market closes in red as ASPI drops 43 points

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at 16,123.10 today (6), marking a decline of 43.43 points (0.27%) amid market volatility. Price losses... Read More


Rehan Peiris makes a brilliant 158 as Royal dominates opening day of Battle of the Blues

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Royal College declared at 319/7 in their first innings on the opening day of the 146th Battle of the Blues. Rehan Peiris led the charge with a brilliant 158, while Thevindu Wewal... Read More


Three-wheeler destroyed in fire near Horana Hospital (Video)

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- A three-wheeler suddenly caught fire in front of Horana Hospital today (06), completely destroying the vehicle. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Published by H... Read More


Reward increase for traffic police detecting violations

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya has issued a circular increasing the reward for traffic police personnel detecting traffic violations by 25%. Senior officers, including Senior ... Read More