CTU urges authorities to ensure safety of school transport vehicles

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safety of vehicles used for transporting school children, citing concerns over their poor condition.

Nepal protests against social media ban, 14 die during violent clashes

The army was deployed in the Himalayan city after agitators reportedly broke curfew restrictions and entered restricted zones near Parliament.

Candlelight vigil planned to protest electricity tariff hike

The Electricity Users Association will stage a candlelight vigil on September 10 at 6 p.m., urging authorities to reduce electricity tariffs, Secretary Sanjeewa Dhammika announced.

Prasanna Ranaweera further remanded

Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who is currently in remand custody, was ordered to be further remanded until September 22 by Mahara No. 01 Chief Magistrate Janitha Perera today.

Wealthy ancient Roman’s tomb discovered in Albania

Archaeologists in Albania have discovered a large Roman burial chamber dating from the third to fourth century AD, the first of its kind found in the Balkan country that was once part of the Roman Empire.

India, Israel ink iandmark bilateral investment agreement

Israel has become the first OECD member state to sign an investment pact under India’s new model treaty framework. The BIA replaces the earlier investment treaty signed in 1996, which was terminated in 2017 as part of India’s policy overhaul on such agreements.

Matale hospital faces security risks from unauthorized entrances

Several unauthorized entrances to the Matale General Hospital are raising serious security concerns and putting the safety of patients and staff at risk, Hospital Director Dr. Susantha Fernando said.

Heavy rains flood houses in Bogawanthalawa

Heavy rains lashed the Bogawanthalawa area, an upper catchment of the Castlereagh Reservoir, this afternoon, causing flooding in several parts of the region.

Nilanga Dela appointed acting Diyawadana Nilame of Sri Dalada Maligawa

Nilanga Dela, the former Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy has been appointed to act in the post for three months by the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs on the recommendation of the Mahanayake Theras of the Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters.

Over dozen wounded in Jerusalem terror shooting; five seriously injured

Over a dozen people were injured, including five who sustained serious wounds, in a terrorist shooting attack in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramot on Monday morning.

Nimal Lanza granted bail

Former Parliamentarian Nimal Lanza was granted bail by the Negombo High Court today.

South Korea reaches deal to bring home citizens detained in US Hyundai raid

South Korea’s government says it has reached an agreement with the US to release its citizens detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia.

“President’s fund to support education of migrant workers’ children”

The President’s Fund has announced plans to launch a scholarship programme to support the education of children in Sri Lanka whose parents working overseas have died, become disabled, gone missing, or faced other hardships, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

UNP decides to work with SJB, others: Wajira

The United National Party (UNP) has decided to work with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and other Opposition parties, its Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said in a statement today.

Severe lightning advisory issued for 16 districts

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning over 16 districts of the country.

Infant swept away from Kollupitiya beach, mother hospitalised

The Kollupitiya Police have launched an investigation after a one-year-old child was reportedly swept away from the beach by strong sea currents at Kollupitiya on Sunday afternoon.

Tilvin speaks on Prime Minister post

General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, dismissed speculation that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will be removed from her position.

Controversy over Tangalle UC staff leave approval

A controversy has arisen after a large number of Tangalle Urban Council staff members were granted leave on a weekday to attend an excursion, raising questions about the approval process at a state institution.

Death rumors about Irangani Serasinghe false, Son says

The son of veteran actress Irangani Serasinghe has dismissed circulating reports claiming that his mother has passed away, confirming that she is in good health at her home in Kotte.

RDA detects ten hazard zones on Ella–Wellawaya road

The Badulla District Road Development Authority (RDA) has identified at least ten dangerous locations along the Ella–Wellawaya road, between Ella and Rawana Ella.

Ranil will enter Parliament at the right time if needed: Ruwan

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will enter Parliament if needed and if he decides to do so, United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Trump floats new sanctions after Russia’s largest air assault on Ukraine

United States President Donald Trump has expressed his frustration with Russia following Moscow’s largest-ever aerial assault on Ukraine, as his administration floats tougher sanctions to “collapse” the Russian economy.

Stock of chemicals for ‘Ice’ production seized in Kandana

Police have discovered another stock of chemicals, suspected to be used in the manufacture of the drug ‘Ice,’ following the recent seizure in Middeniya.

Have Sri Lanka found its wildcard for Asia Cup?

Carries an air of elegance and unpredictability, dazzling crowds with sheer flair, Sri Lanka may have found its batting wildcard ahead of the Asia Cup gets underway on September 10.

Teaching use of condoms in schools: Health and Education ministries at odds

A tussle has developed between the Ministries of Health and Education over plans to integrate teaching condom use into Sri Lanka’s school curriculum, Daily Mirror learns.

The first section of the Central Expressway to restart in September with revived Chinese funding

Construction on the long-awaited first section of the Central Expressway (E04), from Kadawatha to Mirigama, is set to resume by September or October with the return of Chinese funding, marking a significant step forward for the nation’s infrastructure development after years of costly delays.

August overseas worker remittances up 18% to US $ 681Mn

Sri Lankans living abroad continue to send back home their hard earned money in large sums every month, helping to further bolster the country’s still fragile external sector and thereby strengthening the overall economy which appears to be firing from all cylinders at present as seen from virtually every economic reading.

Microsoft cloud services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts

Microsoft’s Azure cloud services have been disrupted by undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, the US tech giant says.

Happening now: Sri Lanka witnesses rare ‘Blood Moon

Sri Lankans are being treated to a rare celestial spectacle tonight (7), as the Moon takes on a deep-red hue during a total lunar eclipse.

Forest fire reported in Ratnapura

A fire has been reported on land belonging to the Forest Conservation Department in the Kongasthenna Grama Niladhari Division, located on the border of the Weligepola and Balangoda Divisional Secretariats in Ratnapura, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said