Teachers launch sit-in at Presidential Secretariat over children’s admissions
2025-08-18
A group of teachers are staging a sit-in near the Presidential Secretariat today, Ada Derana reported. The teachers say theyContinue Reading
Sathosa launches rice under new brand initiative
2025-08-18
The government has launched the first phase of releasing essential food items under the National Sathosa brand. The initiative wasContinue Reading
Illegal soil excavation halted in Trincomalee
2025-08-18
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says authorities have successfully stopped an illegal soil excavation attempt in the Muthu Nagar area, inContinue Reading
Over 10,000 vehicles stuck at ports due to clearance delays : Importers
2025-08-18
Chairman of the Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL), Indika Sampath Merenchige, says more than 10,000 vehicles remain stuck atContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 18
2025-08-18
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Aviation Minister explains reasons for BIA visitor restriction
2025-08-18
Minister of Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake says several issues, including the non-expansion of Terminal 02 of the Bandaranaike International AirportContinue Reading
9 CHOGM buses restored & back on the road
2025-08-18
Nine buses imported to Sri Lanka in 2014 for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) have been reintroduced toContinue Reading
Rights groups urge end to harassment after Journalist interrogated by TID
2025-08-18
Journalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan says he was interrogated for nearly seven hours by Sri Lanka’s Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) on Sunday,Continue Reading
WFP Representative & Country Director presents credentials to FM
2025-08-18
The newly-appointed Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka, Philip Ward, hasContinue Reading
China develops world’s first ‘pregnancy humanoid’ capable of giving birth to a live baby
2025-08-18
Scientists in China are developing the world’s first ‘pregnancy robot’ capable of carrying a baby to term and giving birth.Continue Reading
Two more petitions filed against Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
2025-08-18
Two more petitions have been submitted to the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented to Parliament by the government toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka crosses 1.5 million tourist arrivals in 2025
2025-08-18
Sri Lanka has welcomed over 1.5 million tourists up to 18 August 2025, according to Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath. TheContinue Reading
55 international participants to join Colombo Kite Festival showcasing art & culture
2025-08-18
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with Derana Media Network, will host the Colombo International Kite Festival 2025 onContinue Reading
BIA records 78% profit surge & 16% rise in flight movements in first half of 2025
2025-08-18
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has recorded a sharp rise in both profits and flight movements during the first halfContinue Reading
Diana praises AKD Govt over Cannabis export decision
2025-08-18
Former State Minister Diana Gamage has praised the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led government for allowing cannabis cultivation in its export zonesContinue Reading
Displaced Galle Face vade vendors protest outside Presidential Secretariat
2025-08-18
A group of street food vendors who lost their stalls along the Galle Face Green staged a protest outside theContinue Reading
Important Notice to Passengers & Visitors at Bandaranaike International Airport
2025-08-18
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) has announced that entry to the Departure Lobby at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) willContinue Reading
Haul of fake firearms found under a tree in Kaduwela
2025-08-18
Police confirmed that the three T-56 rifles discovered abandoned by the roadside at Thunandahena, Korathota in Kaduwela were not realContinue Reading
