CEJ urges Govt to suspend decision to issue firearms to farmers
2025-07-31
The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has urged the Government to suspend the proposal to issue firearms to farmers toContinue Reading
Sotheby’s returns Buddha jewels to India after uproar
2025-07-31
The Indian government has secured the repatriation of ancient gem relics linked to the Buddha’s remains, two months after itContinue Reading
Rs. 21 Mn worth Kerala Cannabis seized in Jaffna
2025-07-31
A stock of Kerala Cannabis worth approximately Rs. 21.6 million has been seized in the Maruthankerny area in Vaththirayan, Jaffna.Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-31
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31 July), comparedContinue Reading
3rd Japan–Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue held in Colombo
2025-07-31
The 3rd Japan–Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue held in Colombo has served as a constructive platform for the two countries toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 1.3 Mn in 2025
2025-07-31
Over 1.3 million tourist arrivals have been recorded in Sri Lanka so far this year, according to the Sri LankaContinue Reading
06 civilians arrested over bribery-related incidents so far in 2025
2025-07-31
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says 34 individuals were arrested in connection with bribery-related incidentsContinue Reading
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