Today’s News Digest – August 20
2025-08-20
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 WhatsApp scam calls trick you into losing your account
2025-08-20
A new wave of WhatsApp scams is spreading in Sri Lanka, with fraudsters posing as professional or official contacts toContinue Reading
Rule must be for all : Archchuna wants fingerprint rule for MPs, Doctors & Police
2025-08-20
MP Archchuna Ramanathan has proposed implementing fingerprint-based attendance for parliamentarians, citing poor session attendance among some members. “The fingerprint isContinue Reading
Sajith visits Singapore’s Civil Service College
2025-08-20
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa undertook a visit to Singapore’s Civil Service College today, sharing that the primary objective ofContinue Reading
Lanka Salt Company reduces prices of Iodized Salt
2025-08-20
The Lanka Salt Company has announced a reduction in the prices of iodized mixed Lak Salt. The Chairman of theContinue Reading
Lawyer warned for making video call on behalf of foreign client
2025-08-20
A young lawyer has been reprimanded after attempting to make a video call on behalf of his foreign national clientContinue Reading
“Some powerful world leaders are mentally ill” – Former President Maithripala
2025-08-20
Former President Maithripala Sirisena claimed that Sri Lanka is powerless to confront the mastermind behind the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings,Continue Reading
Pvt company fined for selling water bottle above MRP
2025-08-20
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today fined a private company in Colombo for selling a bottle of drinking water overContinue Reading
University non-academic staff stage token strike
2025-08-20
The non-academic staff across several state universities in Sri Lanka launched a symbolic strike today. The University Trade Union JointContinue Reading
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon arrested
2025-08-20
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. It is reportedContinue Reading
SLC distributes Cricket materials under National Pathway Program
2025-08-20
Sri Lanka Cricket today distributed cricket equipment to schools, clubs, and Sri Lanka Cricket’s District and Provincial squads. The equipmentContinue Reading
Public help sought to find missing 21 yr old girl
2025-08-20
The Police have sought public assistance to find a 21-year-old girl reported missing from the Mawanella area. According to theContinue Reading
Opportunities in UK’s Enhanced Trade Scheme for SL highlighted
2025-08-20
Welcoming the UK Government’s liberalisation of rules of origin under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), set to take effectContinue Reading
Public help sought to arrest three wanted suspects
2025-08-20
The Police have sought public assistance to apprehend three suspects wanted in connection with the possession of weapons. According toContinue Reading
SJB MP demands resignation from party leaders responsible for defeat
2025-08-20
MP Chaminda Wijesiri says the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) cannot move forward without making necessary changes to the top postsContinue Reading
England-Sri Lanka ODI & T20I series in SL : Details announced
2025-08-20
England Men will tour Sri Lanka for two white-ball series ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup inContinue Reading
Govt to construct 100 communication towers
2025-08-20
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne says the government has decided to construct 100 communication towers to cover areasContinue Reading
Driving license access for persons with disabilities: barriers removed
2025-08-20
Persons with disabilities in Sri Lanka will now have the opportunity to obtain driving licenses after long-standing barriers were removed,Continue Reading
