Shooting incident reported in Matara
2025-08-26
Police said a shooting incident targeting the owner of a restaurant on Beach Road, Matara, was reported on Tuesday, butContinue Reading
UGC University Z-Score cut-off marks released
2025-08-25
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the Z-Score cut-off marks for 2024/2025 university admission today. Sinhala : COP_2024_2025-SINHALA_Final English:Continue Reading
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris given special protection
2025-08-25
Police have provided special security for Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, officials said Monday. Police told Newsfirst that security wasContinue Reading
Police to launch criminal investigation into false report on PM
2025-08-25
Police have reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a false news report aired by Hiru News, as per reports, followingContinue Reading
Zimbabwe names ODI squad for Sri Lanka series
2025-08-25
Zimbabwe have announced a 16-man squad for the two-match one-day international (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter BrendanContinue Reading
Social media video that led to handcuffs : Rapper arrested
2025-08-25
Rapper named Madhava Prasad has been arrested with a fake pistol and narcotics in Homagama, police said. The arrest followedContinue Reading
BASL warns against social media interference in judiciary
2025-08-25
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed concern over recent social media comments and predictions by individuals andContinue Reading
18 abandoned bridge projects in Hambantota
2025-08-25
A review of the projects implemented under the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing,Continue Reading
Five of the world’s safest countries in 2025
2025-08-25
Iceland remains the world’s most peaceful country in 2025, continuing a streak it has held since 2008. It is closelyContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 25
2025-08-25
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Gandara businessman shooting : Gunman & motorcyclist arrested
2025-08-25
The gunman and motorcyclist wanted over the shooting incident targeting a businessman in the Kapugama area under the Gandara PoliceContinue Reading
“Our drivers & conductors assaulted at least once a month” : SLTB employees
2025-08-25
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees staged a protest today against the integrated timetable with private buses. The SLTB employeesContinue Reading
CSE reports slight drop in ASPI today
2025-08-25
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has reported a slight drop in the All Share Price Index (ASPI) at the closeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s exports near $10 Bn in first 7 months of 2025
2025-08-25
Sri Lanka’s total exports reached US$ 9,992.53 million, marking a robust 7.79 % growth compared to the corresponding period inContinue Reading
Opposition parties plan joint strategy after Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest
2025-08-25
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is not an isolated incident but a seriousContinue Reading
Arrest warrant : Court grants bail to Diana Gamage
2025-08-25
Former State Minister Diana Gamage, against whom an arrest warrant was issued recently, appeared in court today and was releasedContinue Reading
Traffic Sergeant arrested for Rs. 15,000 bribe
2025-08-25
A Police Sergeant attached to the Ja-Ela Traffic Division has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. The officer allegedly demandedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism featured in ‘Amazing Asia Festival 2025’ in Brussels
2025-08-25
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Belgium, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, has participated in the ‘AmazingContinue Reading
