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.

‘Blood Moon’

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.”

UNP shedding ties with People’s Alliance is fake

The story which is being carried under a United National Party (UNP) letter-head that the party is shedding ties with the People’s Alliance is fake, an official statement from the party said today.

Blessing for Former President

Pakistan to host maiden T20I tri-series involving Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

The Pakistan Cricket Board will host its maiden T20I tri-series when Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka feature in a three-nation tournament from 17 to 29 November.

Russian vaccine for colon cancer ready to use: Report

Russia’s cancer vaccine has successfully completed preclinical trials, demonstrating both safety and high efficacy, Veronika Skvortsova, head of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA), announced at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), Tass reported.

Chemicals suspected for ‘Ice’ production seized in Tangalle

Tangalle Police recovered a stock of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of the drug ‘Ice’ during a special raid in Netolpitiya, Tangalle, this morning (07).

SLPP to take action over governments smear campaigns: Namal

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said it will not remain tolerant of continuous smear campaigns carried out by the current government and will not allow such practices to continue in the future.

Crackdown on vehicles with illegal modifications from tomorrow

The government will begin strict enforcement of the law against vehicles operating with dangerous and unauthorised modifications from tomorrow (07), Deputy Transport Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena announced.

Sinner vs Alcaraz at US Open: A rivalry tennis fans cannot miss

September 7 - The spotlight of world tennis falls on New York tonight, where Italy’s Jannik Sinner, ranked No. 1 in the world, takes on Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2, in the men’s singles final of the US Open.

Japan’s embattled Prime Minister Ishiba to resign, media report

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his intention on Sunday to step down following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July’s parliamentary election, Japan’s NHK public television reported.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe:Decisive 3rd T20I clash in Harare today

The thrilling three-match T20I series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will reach its climax today (September 7) with the decisive third and final T20 International at the Harare Sports Club. The match is set to begin at 5:00 p.m. local time.