81-yr-old monk arrested over molesting a tourist
2025-07-17
An 81-year-old monk has been arrested on charges of molesting a foreign tourist at a temple in Habaraduwa. The seniorContinue Reading
President inaugurates wax museum in Kandy
2025-07-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated a new wax museum today at the renovated Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy, now managed byContinue Reading
Male or female? New twist in Thai tourist topless incident
2025-07-17
A legal controversy has emerged following the sentencing of a Thai tourist in Arugam Bay, after a journalist questioned howContinue Reading
Sri Lanka backs letter to UN defending Palestine Rapporteur
2025-07-17
Sri Lanka has joined a group of cross-regional countries in addressing a letter to United Nations High Commissioner for HumanContinue Reading
What happened to Bhathiya? DWC explains
2025-07-17
The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has defended its handling of the injured Sri Lankan tusker ‘Bhathiya’, following widespread publicContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 16
2025-07-16
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
China donates Rs. 5.1 Bn worth of school uniform material
2025-07-16
China has officially completed the donation of all school uniform fabric required for the 2025 academic year in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Kotmale bus accident : SLTB to disburse Rs. 7.7 Mn in compensation
2025-07-16
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has provided a detailed account of the support and compensation measures extended to victimsContinue Reading
Over Rs. 30 Mn worth Kush cannabis seized at BIA
2025-07-16
A consignment of Kush Cannabis, valued at Rs. 31.17 million, has been seized by Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport.Continue Reading
Young Sri Lankan politicians in India for 02 week program
2025-07-16
A delegation of 24 young political leaders from 14 Sri Lankan parties has arrived in India, marking the start ofContinue Reading
SC set to hear 1999 murder case against former minister
2025-07-16
The Supreme Court has set a hearing for September 3 to review a special appeal filed by the Attorney General,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka emerging as a knowledge-sharing & training hub for medical expertise : MSF President
2025-07-15
During his recent visit to Sri Lanka, Dr. Christos Christou, International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), spoke with NewswireContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 15
2025-07-15
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Watch : How sniffer dog ‘Anju’ discovers ICE concealed in vehicle
2025-07-15
Kalutara South Police, aided by a sniffer dog ‘Anju’, have seized 9 grams and 200 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (ICE)Continue Reading
Thai woman gets suspended prison sentence for walking topless in Sri Lanka
2025-07-15
A Thai national woman was handed a five-year suspended prison sentence by the Pottuvil Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty toContinue Reading
Vraie launches ‘Reading Day’ at Sirinivasa for Council-run preschools
2025-07-15
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has launched a new reading initiative at Sirinivasa, the official mayor’s residence, reviving its historicContinue Reading
Female waiters : Sri Lanka removes night time restrictions
2025-07-15
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to amend existing regulations under the Shop and Office Employees (Regulation ofContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 14
2025-07-14
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading