The Zahira College Writers Forum launched 27 books authored by 24 writers at the College Ghaffoor Hall recently. The event was held under the patronage of the College Principal, Trizviiy...

The Iran Cultural Centre commemorated two eminent Persian poets, Jalal al-Din Rumi and Hafez-e Shirazi, at a ceremony held at the Centre’s premises on Wednesday, October 7. The event was...

The US Embassy in Colombo will be closed on October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day, a US federal holiday. Regular embassy services and office operations will be suspended...

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across eight districts due to continuous rainfall. 🟡 Level 2 – Warning: Ruwanwella, Bulathkohupitiya and Mawanella...

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to import Russian diesel, drawing criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies. Trump said Russia would release 300,000 tonnes of...

Russia has struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with five glide bombs, killing at least 15 people, including three children, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and emergency services. At...

Sri Lanka CERT has warned parents and students about fraudulent social media advertisements promising admission to foreign universities, visas, overseas jobs and scholarships. Scammers reportedly pose as representatives of leading...

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), aiming to restrict its resources and operations. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures, including...

Environmental Science student Prashant Kumar Raut of the University of Delhi has raised concerns over the accelerating destruction of wetlands and their growing importance in the face of climate change....

The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo reaffirmed its commitment to global peace, climate justice and interfaith harmony at the International Day of Peace Celebration 2026, held at BMICH on 5...