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
SL Youth Club Federation protests against politicization of clubs
2025-08-06
A protest has been staged by members of the Sri Lanka Youth Club Federation expressing their dissatisfaction with newly electedContinue Reading
Australia’s Governor General Samantha Mostyn arrives in Sri Lanka
2025-08-06
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, welcomed the Governor General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, who arrived in Sri LankaContinue Reading
07th August : Warm weather alert issued for 11 districts
2025-08-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the North-central and Eastern provinces, and the Jaffna,Continue Reading
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa remanded
2025-08-06
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been remanded until 19th August. TheContinue Reading
1 bank & 2 casinos fined by Central Bank
2025-08-06
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has collected Rs. 6.5 million in finesContinue Reading
“Chichi’s rocket” : PM presents BOI data
2025-08-06
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya provided a detailed account in Parliament on the Supreme SAT satellite project, following a question raisedContinue Reading
63 arrested for bribery, corruption in first half of 2025: PM
2025-08-06
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that within the past six months of this year, 63 individuals, including politicians, their relatives,Continue Reading