President attends ceremony with Emmanuel Macron in New York

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the ceremony organised by the Government of France to mark the accession of 60 countries to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) held in New York.

Reveal who is behind release of 323 containers: Sajith

The real perpetrators behind the release of 323 red labeled containers should be revealed forthwith, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Middle East countries eye Sapugaskanda refinery expansion; CPC seeks strategic partnerships

Some countries in the Middle East have taken a keen interest in investment in the expansion of the Sapugaskanda refinery, and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), which has now called for Expressions of Interest (EOI), will prioritise investors coming up with a better package with the agreement to supply crude oil and buy back refined products afterwards, an official said.

Girlfriend’s double life exposed: love tri‐angle drama ends up at CID

After learning that his girlfriend was maintaining another relationship, the suspect had recorded a compromising video of her and sent it to the other man via Whatsapp.

Nissanka ton in vain as India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over

Defending champions India survived a scintillating century by Pathum Nissanka to edge out Sri Lanka in a Super Over after their Asia Cup match ended in a tie on Friday.

Seven double cabs handed over to strengthen preventive health services

The Health and Mass Media Ministry yesterday officially received seven double cabs for use in preventive health services under the Health Systems Improvement Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Each vehicle is valued at Rs. 22 million.

Japan to consider any fresh Yen loan project only after careful consideration: Embassy

Japan will consider any request by Sri Lanka for a fresh Yen loan project including Light Rail Transit (LRT) only after careful consideration of it in consultation with the Sri Lankan government, taking into account not only their priorities, but also the progress of the existing projects, feasibility of the proposed project as well as the country’s economic and fiscal conditions, according to the Japanese Embassy in Colombo.

President concludes U.S. visit, leaves for Japan on official tour

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake concluded his visit to the United States, where he attended the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and departed for Japan from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday night (25), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

CEA joins GovPay digital payment platform

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has integrated with the “GovPay Government Digital Payment Platform,” enabling clients to make payments for its services online from yesterday (26).

11 injured as van crashes into tree in Mahiyangana

At least 11 people were admitted to the Mahiyangana Hospital after a van carrying pilgrims veered off the road and crashed into a tree in the Sorabora one-mile post area on the Giradurukottawa main road in Mahiyangana last night (26), police said.

New digital ID will be mandatory to work in the UK

Digital ID will be mandatory in order to work in the UK, as part of plans to tackle illegal migration.

CB rolls out trust-first regulatory push to safeguard digital economy

The Central Bank is championing a robust regulatory strategy focused on building public trust to underpin the nation’s rapid digital economic expansion, the officials announced at Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025, in Colombo.

EU, UK drag Sri Lanka apparel exports lower in August

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports slipped in August from a year earlier, dragged by weaker demand from Europe and the UK, though the cumulative shipments for the year remained firmly higher, the industry data showed.

Lorry transporting chickens hits wild elephants: driver injured, birds dead

A lorry transporting chickens to be slaughtered bumped into a wild elephant crossing the road at the Rideeella Forest Reserve on the Dambulla–Bakamuna highway.

Govt compelled to control social media to avert hate speech, insults and provocation: Minister

Government is compelled to control social media with a view to preventing hate speech, insults and provocations through amending the Online Safety Act and by introducing new regulations, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

CIABOC moves to file charges against Rajitha Senaratne in Kirinda harbour sand case

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today informed Chief Magistrate of Colombo Asanka S. Bodaragama, that it is taking steps to file indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and former Chairman of the Fisheries Harbour Corporation, Upali Liyanage in connection with the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour sand-mining project.

Cutting tree roots for development endangers Colombo roads

The root systems of trees along Colombo’s roads do not allow them to grow properly, and the cutting of roots for development projects has created risks to the main roads, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Engineer Manjula Karunaratne told the Daily Mirror.

Public survey and report claim police department as most corrupt

According to a recent report by Transparency International Sri Lanka on corruption in the private to public sectors, the findings states that Sri Lankan police actively engage in corruption, such as demanding personal items free of charge and helping the finance sector by placing undue pressure on their clients.

Mount Lavinia Magistrate rejects request to arrest Wasantha Samarasinghe, others

Mount Lavinia Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara today rejected a request made on behalf of the complainant to arrest and take into custody individuals named as suspects, namely Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, Mahinda Jayasinghe and Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal, in connection with an alleged fraud involving a two-storied building on a coconut estate owned by the National Workers Institute.

Another shooting kills man in Tissamaharama

A man was killed in a shooting incident in Muthiyammagama in Tissamaharama this afternoon.

Dozens of delegates walk out of UN hall as Israeli prime minister prepares to speak

Defending his country’s military actions, Israel’s president rejected the idea of a Palestinian state and demanded the release of hostages still held by Hamas.

Captains exude confidence going into ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

The skippers of all teams participating in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 spoke at a special Captains’ Day event which was held simultaneously in Bengaluru and Colombo, expressing their eagerness and confidence with just four days to go before the tournament starts.

Government has politicised Foreign Service: Mujibur

The government has politicised the Foreign Service where those who are not in the Foreign Service have been appointed as ambassadors, contrary to its election promises, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman said today.

CSE closes week on a strong note amid buoyant sentiment

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the week firmly in positive territory, extending its bullish momentum as investor confidence continued to strengthen.

Motion seeks more powers to COPE

A motion to amend the Standing Orders pertaining to taking legal action against serious financial frauds or corruption being disclosed at the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) was presented to Parliament today (26).

Archchuna agitated over introducing LGBTQ tourism

Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna was seen agitated over the decision to promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) tourism in Sri Lanka, while calling it is absurd for the government to act against corporal punishment while promoting LGBTQ.

Three government officers arrested while accepting bribes

An Agrarian Development Officer, a Management Assistant and a female security officer were arrested by bribery officials in two seperate incidents.

Four university students remanded over ragging

A group of third-year students of the North Western University in Kuliyapitiya who caused grievous hurt to a new entrant under the pretext of ragging were arrested by the Kuliyapitiya police.

Three vehicles collide injuring eleven

At least eleven people were injured after a three-wheeler, a van and a lorry collided against each other at Wewita on the Bandaragama-Kalutara Road.

Two Sri Lankans in Israel to be repatriated tomorrow over drug addiction

Two Sri Lankans employed in Israel, who have reportedly become physically and mentally unstable due to drug addiction, will be repatriated tomorrow (27), the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced.