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.

Kehelbaddara Padme and gang members brought back under tight security

The plane carrying underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme and four other suspects, arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, arrived at Katunayake International Airport a short while ago.

Premier League, Cricket, Formula One and US Open Tennis

Sports fans in Sri Lanka are set for a thrilling weekend of non-stop action across football, cricket, Formula One and tennis. From the Premier League’s biggest fixtures to Sri Lanka’s ODI in Zimbabwe, the Dutch Grand Prix, and late-night US Open tennis, here’s your complete guide with match timings in Sri Lanka time (IST).

One dead, 57 injured in bus accident in Pottuvil

A bus carrying a group of pilgrims from Akkarapattu to Pottuvil veered off the road and crashed in the Komari area within the Pottuvil Police Division this evening.

Nine Sri Lankans ordered to return home from Malaysian checkpoint

The Malaysian Checkpoints and Border Agency (MCBA) issued twelve Notices of Refusal of Entry against foreigners suspected of being bogus tourists at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex yesterday.

Mahanayaka Theros call for peace between Thailand, Cambodia

Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thero submitted a special letter to Minister Vijitha Herath today (30), conveying a united appeal from the four Mahanayaka Theros of Sri Lanka for peace and harmony between Thailand and Cambodia.

Western Province plans new dog population management programme

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof announced plans to implement a humane and evidence-based dog population management programme across the province.

Special team to bring back Kehelbaddara Padme, other criminals from Indonesia

A special police team is scheduled to depart for Indonesia to bring back arrested organised criminals, including underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, to Sri Lanka.

Dry weather likely to ease by early September

The prevailing dry weather conditions across Sri Lanka are likely to change by the first week of September, the Department of Meteorology said.

Govt. to convert president’s houses, ministers’ bungalows into tourist resorts

The government has invited entrepreneurs to invest in transforming President’s Houses and Ministers’ official bungalows in key tourist locations such as Nuwara Eliya, Anuradhapura, Mahiyanganaya and Kataragama into luxury holiday resorts targeting foreign visitors.

Female parliamentary representation: SL ranked as 135th country in the world

Though women account for 52 per cent of the total population, Sri Lanka ranks 135 out of 193 countries in the world in terms of female parliamentary representation, according to the World Economic Forum and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been blocked from attending the UN General Assembly session in New York next month after he and 80 other Palestinian officials had their visas revoked, the US State Department has confirmed.