Sri Lanka’s coconut revenue to increase to $1,500 Mn by 2030
2025-08-26
Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratna says the program titled “Kapruk Saviya: A Steady Strength for the Nation”Continue Reading
Over 3000 kg of expired dates seized in Wattala
2025-08-26
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a warehouse in Wattala, seizing 3,620 kg of expired dates that were beingContinue Reading
Govt advancing rights, housing for Malayaga people : Minister
2025-08-26
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says politically recognizing the upcountry Tamils as the ‘Malayaga People’ is a profound gesture of respect,Continue Reading
Showers expected in a few areas today
2025-08-26
Mainly fair weather is expected to prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today, while showers are anticipated in someContinue Reading
Athletics among 3 associations suspended by extraordinary gazette
2025-08-26
An extraordinary gazette has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of three national sports associations in Sri Lanka. According toContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Matara
2025-08-26
Police said a shooting incident targeting the owner of a restaurant on Beach Road, Matara, was reported on Tuesday, butContinue Reading
UGC University Z-Score cut-off marks released
2025-08-25
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the Z-Score cut-off marks for 2024/2025 university admission today. Sinhala : COP_2024_2025-SINHALA_Final English:Continue Reading
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris given special protection
2025-08-25
Police have provided special security for Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, officials said Monday. Police told Newsfirst that security wasContinue Reading
Police to launch criminal investigation into false report on PM
2025-08-25
Police have reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a false news report aired by Hiru News, as per reports, followingContinue Reading
Zimbabwe names ODI squad for Sri Lanka series
2025-08-25
Zimbabwe have announced a 16-man squad for the two-match one-day international (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter BrendanContinue Reading
Social media video that led to handcuffs : Rapper arrested
2025-08-25
Rapper named Madhava Prasad has been arrested with a fake pistol and narcotics in Homagama, police said. The arrest followedContinue Reading
BASL warns against social media interference in judiciary
2025-08-25
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed concern over recent social media comments and predictions by individuals andContinue Reading
18 abandoned bridge projects in Hambantota
2025-08-25
A review of the projects implemented under the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing,Continue Reading
Five of the world’s safest countries in 2025
2025-08-25
Iceland remains the world’s most peaceful country in 2025, continuing a streak it has held since 2008. It is closelyContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 25
2025-08-25
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Gandara businessman shooting : Gunman & motorcyclist arrested
2025-08-25
The gunman and motorcyclist wanted over the shooting incident targeting a businessman in the Kapugama area under the Gandara PoliceContinue Reading
“Our drivers & conductors assaulted at least once a month” : SLTB employees
2025-08-25
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees staged a protest today against the integrated timetable with private buses. The SLTB employeesContinue Reading
CSE reports slight drop in ASPI today
2025-08-25
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has reported a slight drop in the All Share Price Index (ASPI) at the closeContinue Reading