13-point Global AI Governance Action Plan published
2025-07-31
The Global AI Governance Action Plan was published during the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference and High-Level Meeting onContinue Reading
Pakistan trade deal : Trump says ‘maybe they’ll sell oil to India’
2025-07-31
Pakistan has signed a trade agreement with the United States on Thursday, July 31, Reuters reported, citing the Pakistan Government.Continue Reading
Kosgoda shooting : Police reveal details
2025-07-31
Police say the 23-year-old youth killed in the shooting in Kosgoda early this morning is the son of a manContinue Reading
Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state in September
2025-07-31
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September if the West Bank’s governing body agreesContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several provinces today
2025-07-31
Atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Uva and Eastern provinces in the next fewContinue Reading
Young man shot dead in Kosgoda
2025-07-31
A 23-year-old man has been shot dead in the Kosgoda area early this morning (31), police confirmed. According to PoliceContinue Reading
Supreme Court says Police violated Woman’s Rights over Dress Arrest
2025-07-30
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the 2019 arrest and detention of a woman for wearing aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters on edge as US tariff deadline looms
2025-07-30
Sri Lankan exporters remain in suspense as the United States’ 30% reciprocal tariff on imports from the country is setContinue Reading
“Our Friend” But…: Trump Declares 25% Tariffs Plus Penalty On India
2025-07-30
Imports from India will now face a 25% tariff, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, his latest trade-war declaration inContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 30
2025-07-30
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
FR petition filed against digital NIC project with India
2025-07-30
A fundamental rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, requesting a ruling to nullify theContinue Reading
Vehicles detained by Customs due to cross-border issue : CoPF update
2025-07-30
Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the government’s latest decision regarding cross-border LettersContinue Reading
Army Commander granted one-year service extension
2025-07-30
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, has been granted a service extension. According to the ArmyContinue Reading
Fake cop arrested over illegal vehicle racket
2025-07-30
An individual who had pretended to be a Police Chief Inspector (CI) and had been involved in various crimes overContinue Reading
Former Navy Commander Ulugetenne further remanded
2025-07-30
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral (Rtd) Nishantha Ulugetenne, has been further remanded until 13 August. He wasContinue Reading
Free 90-Day On-Arrival Visa for Sri Lankans from Maldives
2025-07-30
The Maldivian government has decided to issue free 90-day on-arrival tourist visas to Sri Lankan citizens travelling to the MaldivesContinue Reading
31st July : Warm weather alert for 12 districts
2025-07-30
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and MonaragalaContinue Reading
PHI arrest 07 for spitting betel chewing
2025-07-30
Public Health Inspectors (PHI) have taken action against persons chewing and spitting betel leaves in Kurunegala. Accordingly, the PHI arrestedContinue Reading