Veteran Tamil filmmaker, writer K Bhagyaraj dies at 73

K Bhagyaraj, the veteran Tamil director, actor and writer, passed away in Chennai on Saturday due to a heart attack. He was 73.

Hermi unveils 400km EVs

President’s US$ 1 billion loss claim: COPF to inquire from Central Bank officials

In the wake of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s revelation that Sri Lanka lost nearly US$ 1 billion in foreign exchange due to fraud involving the banking system, Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is set to question Central Bank officials next week, an official said.

Dembele’s 32-minute Hat-Trick writes World Cup history

Ousmane Dembele makes FIFA World Cup history as the England national football team secure knockout-stage qualification, alongside other major developments from the 2026 tournament.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax

US president Donald Trump has vowed to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital services tax on American technology giants.

Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news

More than 900 people have been killed and 3,360 others injured in the Venezuela earthquakes, according to the government, as rescuers keep searching for survivors and families wait desperately for news.

US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship

The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a ’’foolish violation’’ of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sri Lanka’s Dengue outbreak reaches epidemic level

Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has reached epidemic levels, with cases crossing the 50,000 mark, health authorities confirmed to Daily Mirror.

One in every 50 individuals addicted to drugs in Sri Lanka: Minister

Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj said yesterday that one out of every 50 people in Sri Lanka has fallen victim to drug addiction.

Senior Presidential Secretariat Official arrested over fake passport scam

A Senior Assistant Secretary attached to the Parliamentary and Cabinet Division of the Presidential Secretariat was arrested for allegedly forging a passport under another individual’s name to assist an organized criminal in fleeing the country.

40 injured as SLTB bus plunges into precipice near Diyatalawa

At least 40 passengers sustained injuries when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus veered off the road and plunged into a 20-foot precipice near the Diyatalawa railway station. The bus was en route from Colombo to Badulla when the accident occurred.

Jangoo puts West Indies in control

West Indies moved into a strong position on Day 2 of the first Test after Amir Jangoo’s unbeaten half-century steered the hosts to 271 for 5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s first-innings total of 308 in Antigua.

Sri Lanka edge Scotland as Athapaththu keeps semi-final hopes alive

Sri Lanka kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive after Chamari Athapaththu’s explosive start laid the foundation for a thrilling three-wicket victory over Scotland in their final Group 2 match at Old Trafford on Friday.

Scotland set Sri Lanka 152 to keep semi-final hopes alive

Sri Lanka will need 152 runs to keep their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive after Scotland posted a competitive 151/6 in their final Group B match in Manchester on Friday.

CDS tightens dormant account rules to curb fraud risk

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will begin restricting transactions on dormant securities accounts from next week, under a new investor protection framework, aimed at reducing fraud risks and strengthening oversight of long-inactive holdings.

Authorities step up push to transform handloom sector into export growth driver

The authorities are stepping up efforts to position its traditional handloom industry as a higher-value export sector, with a renewed focus on innovation, product development and branding, to capture the growing global demand for sustainable and ethically produced textiles.

Russia reports large-scale Ukrainian drone attack across 12 regions

Russian air defences intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 regions as well as the Russia-held Crimean peninsula, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, Russia’s Defence Ministry said Friday

Ireland stun world champions India for historic T20 win

Ireland caused a massive shock as they claimed a first senior international win over world champions India in Friday’s opening T20 international in Belfast.

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building

An aircraft about the size of a car crashed ​into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, witnesses told Reuters, with police closing off roads around the ‌skyscraper and authorities giving no information about the incident.

Multi-vehicle collision on Southern Expressway triggers severe traffic congestion

A multi-vehicle collision involving five vehicles occurred on the Southern Expressway today near the 31st kilometer post between the Galanigama and Dodangoda interchanges, causing significant traffic congestion.

Fuel price relief likely as global oil prices decline: Govt.

The government is expecting to provide relief to consumers as global fuel prices continue to decline, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said today.

Sri Lanka still believe semis within reach at T20 World Cup

There is confidence in Sri Lanka’s defense ahead of their final group match of the Twenty20 World Cup against Scotland, which is set to begin in a few moments.

Nuwanidu fights back after Jurel’s Century puts India A on top

Captain Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 141 powered India A to a commanding 452 for 6 declared before the visitors struck twice to leave Sri Lanka A on 113 for 2 at stumps on a rain-hit second day of the first unofficial Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka Cricket set for final strike

Sri Lanka Cricket is at the threshold of winning the battle for change as the much awaited new Constitution is being put through the finishing touches before it goes to Parliament for approval and the government’s Transformation Committee able to declare its mission is over.

Over 90 organised crime suspects still abroad: Minister

A total of 96 organised crime suspects wanted under Interpol Red Notices remain in hiding overseas, with Sri Lankan authorities continuing efforts to bring them back to the country, said Public Security Minister Anand Wijepala.

BASL denies making representation for arrested attorney Rakitha Rajapakshe

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has clarified that it neither authorised any Attorney-at-Law to make representations on its behalf nor decided to intervene on behalf of Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Rajapakshe during yesterday’s proceedings before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

SMEs urged to register for VAT voluntarily to boost growth

The Government has encouraged Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with annual turnovers below the mandatory Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold of Rs. 60 million to register voluntarily, highlighting the benefits of doing so.

Govt moves to speed up Jaffna land restitution process

The government has decided to speed up the release of state and private lands in Jaffna and Palaly that are currently being used by the security forces.

Ajith Vs Asitha argument over Opposition Leader and sister

An argument popped up in Parliament today between Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera and ruling party MP Asitha Niroshana over a case involving Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s sister.

ADB approves USD 57m for Sri Lanka rooftop solar aggregation project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said it has approved a USD-57.4-million (EUR 50.4m) financing package for a solar aggregation and virtual net metering project in Sri Lanka.