UNP postpones anniversary celebration citing Ranil’s health
2025-09-02
The United National Party has postponed its 79th anniversary celebration, which was scheduled for Saturday, September 6, citing the healthContinue Reading
Police foil Harak Kata murder plot; suspect planned to pose as journalist
2025-09-02
A suspect linked to underworld figure “Bako Saman” was arrested in Maharagama while allegedly preparing to assassinate Nadun Chinthaka, alsoContinue Reading
New footage exposes how weapon was hidden in book for Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder
2025-09-02
A new video has surfaced online showing the chilling method used to smuggle the firearm that killed underworld figure GanemullaContinue Reading
Sri Lankan mother wins UK appeal to have asylum claim reheard
2025-09-02
A Sri Lankan mother has won her appeal in the UK to have her asylum claim reheard after arguing thatContinue Reading
Supreme Court strengthens child protection in custody rulings
2025-09-02
The Supreme Court has directed the Inspector General of Police to issue strict instructions to all police officers regarding theContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – September 2
2025-09-02
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Foreign Minister briefs Colombo-based diplomatic corps
2025-09-02
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday briefed the Colombo-based diplomatic corps on current developments in Sri Lanka, urging the internationalContinue Reading
Rs. 400 Mn saved in Vadduvakal bridge project, funds redirected to Vanni development
2025-09-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated the Vadduvakal Bridge project in Mullaitivu, announcing a series of new development initiatives set toContinue Reading
Underworld figures detained for 90 days under Terrorism Act
2025-09-02
The court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to detain five alleged underworld figures for 90 daysContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes self-sufficiency in milk production
2025-09-02
A discussion was held today at the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development with the participation of state and privateContinue Reading
Sirasa secures Asia Cup TV rights for 2025-27
2025-09-02
The exclusive television broadcast rights and non-exclusive digital rights in Sri Lanka for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia CupContinue Reading
Sri Lanka draws nearly 200,000 visitors in August, India leads the way
2025-09-02
Sri Lanka welcomed 198,235 tourists in August 2025, marking a 20.4 per cent increase compared to the same month lastContinue Reading
FSP accuses NPP of forcibly taking over office
2025-09-02
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has accused a group of National People’s Power (NPP) members of having forcibly taken controlContinue Reading
SLPP writes to Mahanayake Theras urging protection of war heroes
2025-09-02
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has written to the Mahanayake Theras of both the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters, raisingContinue Reading
Sunset Holiday Resort for police officers opens in Mannar
2025-09-02
A new holiday resort built for police officers was opened Monday next to the Wankale Police Station. Inspector General ofContinue Reading
President inaugurates first Coconut Seed Production Unit in the North
2025-09-02
The first coconut seed production unit in the Northern Province was inaugurated in Pallai under the patronage of President AnuraContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes China’s global initiatives at SCO Plus
2025-09-02
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has expressed support for a series of global initiatives introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping atContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar today (02 Sept), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading