“City of Dreams Casino targeting foreigners not locals” Deputy Min
2025-08-04
Deputy Tourism Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe has clarified that the government is not promoting casinos for local patrons, stressing thatContinue Reading
Women, Youth Business Centre Opens in Anuradhapura
2025-08-04
A one-stop Business Service Centre (BSC) for entrepreneurs was launched in Anuradhapura, marking a significant step toward strengthening women’s economicContinue Reading
Skinned leopard carcass found at Maduru Oya National Park
2025-08-04
LEOPOCON Sri Lanka says officials from the Department of Wildlife Conservation discovered a skinned leopard carcass today. In a postContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 4
2025-08-04
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
SL promotes AI-investment opportunities and Disrupt Asia-2025 in London
2025-08-04
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the UK, Nimal Senadheera, says with a dedicated Ministry for the Digital Economy underContinue Reading
IOM Mission Chief inspects BIA Border Health Project
2025-08-04
Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for Sri Lanka & Maldives, Kristin Parco, visited the KatunayakeContinue Reading
Speaker endorses certificate on Companies (Amendment) Bill
2025-08-04
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today endorsed the certificate on the Companies (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in Parliament with amendments inContinue Reading
SC dismisses FR petitions seeking to annul India-SL MoUs
2025-08-04
The Supreme Court has decided to dismiss, without hearing, two fundamental rights petitions requesting an order to nullify seven memorandaContinue Reading
World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table
2025-08-04
India beat England by six runs to win fifth Test and level series at 2-2
12-hour water cut in parts of Kalutara tomorrow
2025-08-04
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that a 12-hour water cut will be implemented across parts ofContinue Reading
MP Archchuna reports to CID
2025-08-04
Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. Speaking to the media before entering theContinue Reading
Three-wheeler association opposes driving licences for foreign tourists
2025-08-04
A Three-wheeler Association has voiced its protest to the government’s new initiative to provide driving licences to foreign tourists atContinue Reading
PUCSL to hold public hearing on Feb 09 Islandwide power failure
2025-08-04
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that a public hearing will be held tomorrow (05 Aug)Continue Reading
Chemmani : “Convicted Soldier willing to Testify in Int’l Inquiry”
2025-08-04
The wife of Lance Corporal Somaratne Rajapaksa has reportedly stated that her husband is willing to testify if an internationalContinue Reading
Tourism Earnings: Minister’s USD 3.7 Bn claim contradicts Central Bank data
2025-08-04
A notable discrepancy has emerged between government statements and official statistics regarding Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings in 2025. Speaking atContinue Reading
Air India Express flight returns to Bengaluru after technical glitch
2025-08-04
A Kolkata-bound Air India Express flight returned to Bengaluru on Sunday evening due to a technical issue. Flight IX2718, operatedContinue Reading
Joe Root breaks Mahela Jayawardena’s home 100s record
2025-08-04
England batter Joe Root has now scored the most centuries in home Tests, overtaking Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene. Root’s latestContinue Reading
Listed SL firms can now invest up to USD 750,000 abroad
2025-08-04
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Gazette notification issued on the updated guidelines on outward investments,Continue Reading