Parliament : Key debates set for August including Gambling Bill
2025-08-07
Parliament will meet from August 19 to 22, with the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill among several key items scheduled forContinue Reading
Man arrested with 550g of Heroin in Seeduwa
2025-08-07
A 36-year-old man from Ganemulla was arrested on Wednesday, August 6, in Seeduwa with 550 grams of heroin in hisContinue Reading
Ghana: Two ministers among eight killed in helicopter crash
2025-08-07
Ghana’s Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among the eight people killed in aContinue Reading
Army Intelligence tip leads to drug bust in Kiribathgoda
2025-08-07
A joint operation based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Unit led to the arrest of twoContinue Reading
Trump plans 100% tariffs on chips but spares companies ‘building in US’
2025-08-07
Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on foreign computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos,Continue Reading
Attorney-at-Law removed from office for tampering with case record
2025-08-07
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of an Attorney-at-Law from office after he was found guilty of having tamperedContinue Reading
22% of schoolchildren feel lonely, survey reveals
2025-08-07
The Ministry of Health reports that schoolchildren are currently experiencing certain forms of psychological distress due to various societal factors.Continue Reading
Ex-SDIG Priyantha Jayakody released on bail
2025-08-07
Kandy Magistrate Srinath Wijesekera yesterday (06 Aug) ordered the release on bail of retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of PoliceContinue Reading
Rain expected in some provinces today
2025-08-07
A few showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today, accordingContinue Reading
From India with Kush: High Hopes Crash at BIA
2025-08-07
Three Indian nationals, including two women, have been arrested with Kush drugs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morningContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Nawinna, Maharagama
2025-08-06
One individual has been hospitalised after being shot in the Nawinna area of Maharagama, police said. The incident occurred today,Continue Reading
India fires back at Trump’s additional 25% tariff move
2025-08-06
Shortly after US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 percent against India, the Indian government has stated it willContinue Reading
US imposes an additional 25% tariff on India
2025-08-06
US President Donald Trump imposes an additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases On July 30, Trump hadContinue Reading
EDB addresses impact of 20% US tariffs with Industry Leaders
2025-08-06
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) today held a discussion with high-level government officials and numerous export sector representativesContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 6
2025-08-06
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
SLC to launch ‘Merchandising Licensing Program’
2025-08-06
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), proud holders of the 1996 and 2014 T20 World Cup titles, has announced it is planningContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Electricity Amendment Bill passed in Parliament
2025-08-06
The Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament with a majority of 96 votes today. The aforementioned BillContinue Reading
President approves letter removing Deshabandu Tennakoon from IGP post
2025-08-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has approved the letter removing Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP). Continue Reading
