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

Verstappen puts brakes on McLaren with record-breaking Italian GP victory

Max Verstappen slowed McLaren’s Formula One dominance on Sunday with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest ever race in the sports history.

No space for underworld to re-emerge: Minister Vidyarathna

There is no room for the underworld to re-emerge in Sri Lanka, as the corrupt politics that once sustained it has come to an end, Plantations and Community Development Minister Samantha Vidyarathna said.

A record-breaking success

In an outstanding display of skill and determination, S. Thomas’ College achieved a historic milestone on their 2025 UK cricket tour by winning all six matches played, a record achievement in the school’s cricketing history.

OPEC+ agrees further oil output boost from October to regain market share

OPEC+ has agreed to further raise oil production from October as its leader Saudi Arabia pushes to regain market share, while slowing the pace of increases compared with previous months due to an anticipated weakening of global demand.

“Kala Wewa back to the elephants” project restores elephant habitats

The “Kala Wewa Back to the Elephants” project, conducted in line with the Clean Sri Lanka initiative, was successfully implemented over three days in the floodplains surrounding the Kala Wewa National Park, the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced.

Israeli foreign minister calls for Hamas’ surrender as military pounds Gaza

Israel again called on Hamas to surrender on Sunday, as the military carried out strikes on Gaza’s largest urban centre where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are seeking shelter.

Mishara’s 73 powers Sri Lanka to series victory over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka clinched the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a dominant eight-wicket win in the decisive third match at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday (7).

Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, a saint

Pope Leo XIV declared a 15-year-old computer whiz the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint on Sunday (September 7, 2025), giving the next generation of Catholics a relatable role model who used technology to spread the faith and earn the nickname “God’s influencer.”