Govt plans to include Dhamma school exams in national qualifications
2025-08-09
Deputy Minister of Buddhist Affairs, Religious, and Cultural Activities Gamagedara Dissanayake has stated that steps are being taken to includeContinue Reading
“Would Rajapaksas stay silent for 13 years?” — Minister Nalinda on SupremeSAT issue
2025-08-09
Minister of Health and Media Nalinda Jayatissa has responded to questions regarding the recent controversy surrounding the SupremeSAT satellite, commonlyContinue Reading
Special announcement on Grade 5 scholarship exam tomorrow
2025-08-09
A media briefing was held today by Commissioner General of Examinations A.K.S. Indika Kumari to outline arrangements for the 2025Continue Reading
12-year-old boy drowns in hotel swimming pool
2025-08-09
A 12-year-old boy has drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in Opanayaka, police said. The incident was reportedContinue Reading
Small van collides with train at Aluthgama level crossing; woman injured
2025-08-09
A woman was injured when a small van collided with a train at a level crossing in Aluthgama this morningContinue Reading
Driver killed as container falls onto prime mover at Colombo Port
2025-08-09
A 36-year-old driver was killed in an accident at the Colombo Port container yard when a container fell onto aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over Israel’s plan to seize Gaza
2025-08-09
Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to seize control of Gaza City, warning it would further escalateContinue Reading
Government to import 2,000 cabs for state institutions – Minister
2025-08-09
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has decided to import 2,000 cabs for state institutions. MinisterContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of the island today
2025-08-09
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 August 2025 Several spells of light showers willContinue Reading
US donates 2 Aviation Refuellers to Sri Lanka
2025-08-09
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has received two high-value aviation refuellers from the United States Government, marking a significantContinue Reading
CMG hosts the Governor-General of Australia at Stein Studios
2025-08-09
The Capital Maharaja Group (CMG) hosted Her Excellency The Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia,Continue Reading
AIX Racing signs Sri Lanka’s Yevan David for 2026 Formula 3 campaign
2025-08-08
Yevan David has become the first driver to be confirmed for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season, with AIX RacingContinue Reading
Police shooting reported in Kaduwela
2025-08-08
A suspect was injured and hospitalised after police opened fire during an attempted arrest in Weliwita, Kaduwela, today, police said.Continue Reading
Second fatality reported in Borella shooting
2025-08-08
A second person has died following a shooting incident near the Sahaspura housing complex in Borella on Thursday night, raisingContinue Reading
Sasakawa Memorial Trust Holds 34th AGM
2025-08-08
The 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sasakawa Memorial Trust was held recently at the Sasakawa Centre Auditorium, withContinue Reading
Germany stops military exports that could be used in Gaza
2025-08-08
Germany will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice,” Chancellor FriedrichContinue Reading
Protests erupt in Israel over government’s plan to ‘control’ Gaza
2025-08-08
Families of the hostages still being held in Gaza led widespread protests on Thursday against the Israeli government’s plans toContinue Reading
Income Tax : Notice from Inland Revenue Dept
2025-08-08
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers to submit their Statement of Estimated Tax Payable (SET) for theContinue Reading