SRK’s visit : Opposition questions Govt on casino policy shift
2025-07-10
Opposition MP Hector Appuhamy questioned the government’s stance on casinos, pointing out their reversal in opinion by allowing the openingContinue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers
2025-07-10
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 July 2025 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Stolen Vehicles & Heroin seized in Major Police Operation
2025-07-10
Four suspects linked to a spate of vehicle and motorcycle thefts in the Western Province have been arrested with heroinContinue Reading
National committee formed to prioritize R&D needs
2025-07-10
Sri Lanka has established a national ad-hoc committee for the first time to identify and prioritize research and development (R&D)Continue Reading
Sajith blames poor negotiation for 30% U.S. tariff on Sri Lankan exports
2025-07-10
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Sri Lanka’s failure to secure lower tariffs on exports to the United States is aContinue Reading
US tariff: “Sri Lanka secured the largest reduction from 44% to 30%”
2025-07-09
“This is a positive moment for Sri Lanka,” Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said, announcing that the U.S. has reducedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka faces 30% tariff in US trade escalation
2025-07-09
Sri Lanka has been hit with a 30% tariff by the United States, part of a broader package affecting sixContinue Reading
Trump issues tariff letters to 6 countries
2025-07-09
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a round of tariff letters to six countries, including Algeria, Brunei, Iraq, Libya,Continue Reading
Calls to Reintroduce THC rejected by Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council
2025-07-09
The Joint Chambers of Commerce today urged the Government of Sri Lanka to engage in meaningful consultation with all recognizedContinue Reading
Anti-Israel Post: “Police Say Student Innocent After 9-Month Detention, Still No Release”
2025-07-09
The Dehiwala Police on Wednesday (9) informed the Mount Lavinia Magistrate Court that 21-year-old aviation student Mohamed Rifai Mohamed SuhailContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 9
2025-07-09
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Easter Attacks & Sarah Jasmin : Mujibur makes key revelation
2025-07-09
MP Mujibur Rahman, speaking in Parliament today questioned inconsistencies surrounding the the fate of Sarah Jasmin, a key suspect linkedContinue Reading
Police Officer arrested for Soliciting Bribe
2025-07-09
An officer attached to the Ragama Police was arrested by the Bribery Commission while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.Continue Reading
ACU clears Phil Salt’s bat after Testing
2025-07-09
Lancashire Cricket Club Statement: Bat used by Phil Salt cleared Lancashire Cricket can confirm that the bat used by PhilContinue Reading
YouTube video payment system to change from July 15
2025-07-09
YouTube will implement a new monetisation policy from July 15, 2025, aimed at limiting the earnings of channels that publishContinue Reading
Suspended sentences for 10 men who attacked Johnston’s hotel
2025-07-09
Ten individuals, including former Colombo municipal councillor Mohamed Anas, have been sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment each, suspendedContinue Reading
India extends over $1 Bn relief to Sri Lanka under special swap arrangement: Sources
2025-07-09
India has extended over USD 1 billion in financial relief by renewing the remaining dues under a Special Swap ArrangementContinue Reading
Minister: Easter attack engineered for Rajapaksa comeback
2025-07-09
Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake alleged in Parliament today that a climate of extremism was deliberately cultivated to facilitateContinue Reading