Police make key arrests in 2 shooting incidents
2025-07-21
The 43-year-old suspected gunman involved in the execution-style murder in Kahawatte has been ordered to be detained for questioning untilContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 21
2025-07-21
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Special operation nets 1,241 suspects linked to drugs across Sri Lanka
2025-07-21
A total of 1,241 individuals involved in narcotics-related offenses—including the possession of illegal drugs and illicit alcohol—were arrested during aContinue Reading
Overseas travel ban imposed on Rohitha Abeygunawardene’s daughter
2025-07-21
The Mathugama Magistrate’s Court has issued an overseas travel ban on former minister Rohitha Abeygunawardene’s daughter and son-in-law. The courtContinue Reading
E NIC : “Printing 15 Mn polycarbonate cards is a waste”
2025-07-21
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the Cabinet’s decision to procure 15 million polycarbonateContinue Reading
PM reveals reason to increase school time by 30 minutes
2025-07-21
Education Minister, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says school hours have been extended by thirty minutes under the new education reforms.Continue Reading
NCPI Headline Inflation dips in June 2025
2025-07-21
The Headline Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has reduced to 0.3%Continue Reading
12 acquitted for India train blasts after 10 years
2025-07-21
The Bombay High Court, in the Indian city of Mumbai, on Monday acquitted all 12 accused of carrying out theContinue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into school in Dhaka
2025-07-21
At least 19 people have died and more than 100 are injured after a Bangladeshi air force training aircraft crashedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, IMF discuss investment incentives and growth
2025-07-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat. TheContinue Reading
Watch : Supporters welcome former minister returning from prison
2025-07-21
Former minister Duminda Dissanayake received a warm welcome from his supporters after having been released from prison recently in connectionContinue Reading
SriLankan Cargo joins Freightos’ WebCargo platform
2025-07-21
SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has joined WebCargo by Freightos, a leading digital booking and paymentContinue Reading
“Kingdom of Kotte” Tourism Trail to be launched next week
2025-07-21
The government has announced the official launch of the “Kingdom of Kotte” Tourism Trail, which will take place on 27thContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (21 July), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
Sri Lankan innovator honoured with global award meets PM
2025-07-21
Dr. Nadisha Chandrasena, a recipient of a Global Award for Intellectual Property, met with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in ColomboContinue Reading
Close call : Air India flight veers off while landing
2025-07-21
An Air India flight flying in from Kochi had a close shave while landing in Mumbai this morning after itContinue Reading
Capital punishment : Colombo Archdiocese rejects Fr Jude’s views
2025-07-21
Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, today said the Colombo Archdiocese was against capitalContinue Reading
Rival to Big Ben to be built at Port City : Reports
2025-07-21
Sri Lanka is gearing up to rival one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, London’s Big Ben, with the constructionContinue Reading