Today’s News Digest – July 18
2025-07-18
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Welfare of war veterans discussed at defence briefing
2025-07-18
Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of war veteransContinue Reading
Central Bank issues updated loan‑to‑value (LTV) limits for vehicles
2025-07-18
The Central Bank has issued a new directive under the Central Bank Act, revising loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for vehicle financing,Continue Reading
06 elephants raised at Udawalawe Transit Home released to the wild
2025-07-18
Six elephants who were under the care of the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home were released into the wild. The youngContinue Reading
Trump receives vein issue diagnosis amid health rumours
2025-07-18
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common, benign vein condition, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saidContinue Reading
US must uphold OCC role in Sri Lanka tariff negotiations : Ranil
2025-07-17
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka must remind the United States of its obligations as a member of theContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 17
2025-07-17
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
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