Crucial to safeguard Central Bank Independence - CBSL Chief

Sri Lanka’s future economic stability depends on protecting the independence of its Central Bank, Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said, warning that political interference had left the country vulnerable to its worst financial collapse in 2022.

Saman Ekanayake informed not to appear before CID

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reportedly informed former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake that he is not required to appear before the CID today, as previously scheduled.

Govt. vows full probe into political links with underworld

The police have commenced questioning five organized criminals including Kehelbaddara Padme, following their extradition to Sri Lanka from Indonesia, the Daily Mirror learns.

University of Wolverhampton says invitations sent to RW was official

Secretary of the University of Wolverhampton Christine Fraser, in a letter addressed to the office of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has confirmed that Mr. Wickremesinghe and his spouse were officially invited to the event held in 2023.

Two Israeli nationals released after alleged assault on hotel owner and wife in Arugam Bay

Two Israeli nationals who were arrested by Pottuvil Police on Friday (29) for allegedly assaulting a hotel owner and his wife in Arugam Bay, were released on bail.

Youth violence linked to social media: Doctors warn

Social media is pushing more young people toward violent behavior, Karapitiya Teaching Hospital consultant psychiatrist Dr. Rumi Ruban said.

Seat belts made mandatory for all expressway passengers from today

Wearing seat belts has been made compulsory for all passengers traveling in vehicles on expressways from today, the National Council for Road Safety said.

At least 20 killed and dozens more feared dead in Afghanistan quake

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan’s eastern region near the Pakistan border on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Efforts underway to accelerate education reforms, foster entrepreneurship: Govt.

Sri Lanka will accelerate education reforms and foster innovation to prepare the economy for rapid technological and structural change, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said last week, pledging a policy environment that supports startups and attracts investment.

External sector momentum continues in July

Sri Lanka’s external sector surged in July 2025, with record merchandise exports, strong remittance inflows, and rising tourism earnings fuelling consecutive current account surpluses.

Fuel prices reduced from tonight: CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective from midnight today.

Under-18 Elite Rugby Sevens 2025: Wesley stamp their class

Wesley College was in supreme form, defeating D.S. Senanayake College 19-12 in the Cup final at the All Island Under-18 Elite Rugby Sevens 2025, which concluded at Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.

Thousands in Australia march against immigration

Thousands of Australians joined anti-immigration rallies across the country on Sunday that the centre-left government condemned, saying they sought to spread hate and were linked to neo-Nazis.

Govt may seek foreign expertise to resolve Nilwala salinity barrier issue: Minister Handunnetti

Minister Sunil Handunnetti says the government will seek foreign assistance to find a permanent solution to the problems caused by the irregular construction of the salinity barrier on the Nilwala River in Matara if local technical expertise proves inadequate.

September fuel price revision to be announced tonight: CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that the fuel price revision for September will be released tonight.

World’s first gene-edited horses are shaking up the genteel sport of polo

They look like ordinary foals, docile with honey brown coats and white facial patches, content to spend their days munching alfalfa in a cordoned-off pasture in rural Buenos Aires province.

Five organised criminals detained for 72-hour under PTA

The five organised criminals arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, are being detained for 72 hours under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), Police said.

Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 14 in Namibia

A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services killed 14 people, including 11 members of the prison service, a police officer and two civilians.

Sri Lankans to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ on September 7

Sri Lankans will have the rare chance to witness a spectacular ’Blood Moon’ next month, Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, Head of the Department of Physics at the University of Colombo and Chairman of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, said.

Absurd to celebrate arrest of underworld figures: Dolawatte

Exposing the identity of police officers who conducted investigations into the underworld figures who were arrested in Indonesia poses a great risk to their families, former SLPP MP Premanath C. Dolawatte said.

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in Harare ODI

Sri Lanka were penalised five per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first ODI in Harare.

One killed, another injured in shooting near Wennappuwa Police Station

A shooting incident this morning on Wewa Road, near the Wennappuwa Police Station, left one person dead and another injured.

Excise officers impersonating Narcotics Bureau arrested for bribery

Three officers from the Chankanai Excise Office were arrested by the Northern Provincial Crime Division for allegedly attempting to obtain a Rs. 2 million bribe while posing as officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau.

Unauthorized settlers occupy half of Kandy hospital land

Nearly half of the land belonging to the Kandy National Hospital has been encroached upon by unauthorized settlers, posing a serious obstacle to the hospital’s development, Director Dr. Iresha Fernando revealed.

Public Security Ministry denies fake photos of Minister at airport

The Public Security Ministry has denied social media claims showing Minister Ananda Wijeyapala worshiping at the airport after the arrival of underworld figures arrested in Indonesia.

CID to record statements from Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Saman Ekanayake

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake are reportedly summoned to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to record statements in connection with two separate investigations.

India’s Modi meets Xi on his first China trip in seven years as Trump’s tariffs bite

A much-anticipated meeting of the leaders of the world’s two most populous nations is underway, with China’s Xi Jinping welcoming India’s Narendra Modi on the sidelines of regional summit in Tianjin – as the neighbors explore a rapprochement accelerated by their shared frictions with the US.

Indonesian, Sri Lankan Police officers honoured for arrest of Kehelbaddara Padme and group

Indonesian police officers who played a key role in the arrest of underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme and four other Sri Lankan organised criminals were felicitated and presented with awards at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Two Israeli nationals arrested over alleged assault in Arugam Bay

Two Israeli nationals were arrested by Pottuvil Police yesterday for allegedly assaulting a hotel owner and his wife in Arugam Bay.

Yemen’s Houthis confirm Israeli airstrike killed the group’s prime minister

Yemen’s Houthis have confirmed that an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the group’s government in the capital Sanaa.