Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany

Six people have been fatally shot at a centre for mothers and children by a suspect who was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, German police say.

Asset declaration deadline ends today; CIABOC warns of legal action

The deadline for public officials and other individuals required by law to submit their annual declarations of assets and liabilities without incurring penalties expires today (30), the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said.

Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

Guo Wengui, who was once believed to be one of China’s richest businessmen, has been sentenced to 30 years in jail in the US for running a billion dollar scam.

WhatsApp now lets you reserve usernames

WhatsApp announced a much-awaited feature: usernames, which will allow users to share their profiles without disclosing their phone number. However, WhatsApp will still require a phone number to create an account on the chat app.

Petrol,diesel prices reduced

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a reduction in the prices of selected fuel types with effect from last night (29).

Paraguay Stun Germany on Penalties in One of the Greatest FIFA World Cup Upsets

Germany’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a stunning end as Paraguay pulled off one of the greatest upsets in tournament history, defeating the four-time champions 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash.

NDB fraud probe reveals bigger transaction trail than first disclosed

Nearly three months after National Development Bank (NDB) disclosed what became one of the largest fraud cases to hit a listed Sri Lankan bank, a forensic review has identified the suspicious transaction amount to be higher than what was initially disclosed.

Rs.100bn revenue leakage looms for motor industry, warns CMTA

Sri Lanka’s automotive industry could see government revenue leakages exceed Rs.100 billion by the end of this year, due to unchecked regulatory loopholes and systemic undervaluation, Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) Chairman Andrew Perera warned.

Auto industry not a cash cow for revenue collection, Chamber warns

The government must stop treating the automotive industry as a reactionary tool to hit short-term fiscal targets and instead recognise it as a core driver of national industrial development, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Secretary General and CEO Shiran Fernando said.

Kottu Dansala draws crowds

Rev. Fr. Anton Ranjith appointed Bishop of Jaffna

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverand Father Anton Ranjith Pilleynayagam as the new Bishop of Jaffna, the Vatican announced today.

Kimbula Banis Dansala

ICC confirms qualification pathway for cricket’s LA28 Olympic return

The ICC and the IOC have confirmed the qualification pathway for cricket’s return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, with a new ICC Olympics Qualifier set to determine the final places in both the men’s and women’s T20 competitions.

Gold price has crashed nearly Rs 50,000 from its peak. Will prices fall further?

Gold’s spectacular rally has gone into reverse. After touching an all-time intraday high of Rs 1,92,991 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) earlier this year, the precious metal is now trading at around Rs 1,43,610, erasing nearly Rs 49,400 in value, a correction of about 26%.

Dengue cases surpass 53,000 mark

Sri Lanka has recorded more than 53,000 dengue cases so far this year, with health authorities warning of a significant spike in infections following increased rainfall during June.

Father and son rescued after four days buried under rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes

A father and his son were pulled out alive from the rubble of a collapsed building on Sunday, ​four days after the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela.

Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan

Pakistan launched airstrikes and sent ground troops into Afghan provinces along its border on Sunday, killing dozens.

Devotees gather at Kelaniya Temple for Poson

Foreign passenger caught with Rs. 4.2 million worth of cigarettes at BIA

A foreign national was intercepted by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign cigarettes into the country.

True national development requires strong values and cultural identity: PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka’s national development cannot be measured solely by the growth of infrastructure and material resources, stressing that lasting progress depends on strengthening national identity, moral values, and cultural bonds.

Viral child-and-porcupine video shared as Bangladesh was filmed in Sri Lanka

A fact-check by Stream found that the footage was actually filmed in Sri Lanka.

Let’s build a just and prosperous society based on love: Sajith

All Sri Lankans must strive towards building a just and prosperous nation through love instead of hatred, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in his special message for Poson.

Strict action against liquor outlets violating Poson closure order

The Excise Department has announced that strict legal action will be taken against licensed liquor outlets that fail to comply with closure orders imposed for the Poson Festival.

Girl visited her lover, gang raped by lover and his friends

A young woman on a visit to meet her lover in Wilgamuwa town in Matale District had been gang raped by the lover and three of this friends at a house belonging to one of them. She was a resident of Kandy.

Argentine Footballer’s wife, kids killed in Venezuela earthquake

In a devastating development, Venezuelan top-flight club Deportivo La Guaira has confirmed the tragic passing of Argentine defender Lucas Trejo’s wife and two children following the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella, and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa Trejo, died when two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s Yaracuy region.

SriLankan Airlines cleared of wrongdoing in UAE payment cyber fraud

SriLankan Airlines has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a payment made to a UAE-based service provider after investigations found that the funds had been successfully remitted and that the cyber attack had occurred on the recipient’s side, Deputy Minister of Ports and Aviation Janitha Kodituwakku said yesterday.

More arrests of lawyers, politicians and senior police officers

More arrests of lawyers, politicians and senior police officers are likely in the near future with the further scrutinizing evidence over the alleged large-scale bribery network involving detained Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias ’Harak Kata’.

Vacant lands becoming dumping grounds for garbage: Colombo Mayor

While highlighting that there is a garbage collection issue in the city of Colombo, Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazar yesterday indicated that poorly maintained vacant lands are becoming dumping grounds and poorly segregated waste are main reasons for it.

Govt.’s proposal for Rs 100,000 fine against child labour triggers controversy

The government’s move to dramatically increase the penalty for employing children has triggered public discussion, with a proposal to raise the fine from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 100,000 now before Parliament.

Fumigation against dengue is ineffective, harms bees and dragonflies: Entomologists

The Association of Health Entomologists has warned that mosquito fumigation alone is not an effective strategy to control dengue and could cause significant environmental damage by killing beneficial insects and contributing to insecticide resistance.