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Australian journalist robbed in Unawatuna; Suspect arrested

The Unawatuna Tourist Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of a handbag belonging to an Australian journalist near a restaurant along the Unawatuna beach.

Internal committee submits report on Grade 6 textbook module

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the internal committee appointed to review the controversial Grade 6 textbook module has submitted its report.

Communist Party condemns US strike on Venezuela, capture of its President, First Lady

The Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL) expressed its strongest condemnation of the abduction of President of the Bolivarian Republic Venezuela Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States.

US action on Venezuela cannot be approved: Rajitha

Action by the United States to invade Venezuela cannot be approved by anyone, a prominent member of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s camp said today.

JVP condemns US military aggression against Venezuela

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) strongly condemned the United States of America’s military aggression against the independent and sovereign state of Venezuela and the abduction of democratically elected President Nicholas Maduro and his wife.

Private airline employee arrested for smuggling jewellery, gold

A 27-year-old private airline employee has been arrested by the Katunayake Airport Customs officials for allegedly bringing in jewellery and gold biscuits worth over Rs. 40 million into the country.

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela

The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Monday after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving autocratic President Nicolas Maduro, a move that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres views as setting ’’a dangerous precedent.’’

Prime Group donates LKR 200 million to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund

Guided by a clear vision to extend value beyond business, Prime Group made a landmark contribution of LKR 200 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, pledging support toward the national recovery from Cyclone Ditwah. This is believed to be one of the highest contributions made by a corporate body thus far. As a company, Prime believes it is their duty to contribute and assist the nation in times of distress.

Four suspects arrested over Kohuwala shooting

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident reported in Kohuwala, police said.

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens at Cinnamon Life

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life - The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition. Now in its 33rd edition, the exhibition opens with a bold, future-focused vision that celebrates Sri Lanka’s rich gem heritage while positioning the industry for its next phase of global growth.

Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim president

The Constitutional Chamber of Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assume the role of acting president of the country in the absence of Nicolás Maduro, who was detained early Saturday morning in an operation by U.S. forces.

Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID

Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Ratnamalala has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with the alleged misuse of a company-owned lorry.

After Mustafizur’s IPL exit, Bangladesh wants its T20 World Cup games out of India

Bangladesh’s interim government has instructed the Bangladesh Cricket Board to seek a change of venue for the team’s matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, requesting that they be moved out of India.

Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after U.S. captures Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was putting Venezuela under temporary American control after the United States captured President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid and whisked him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges.

NPP Municipal councillor attacked in failed burglary attempt

Three individuals, including National People’s Power (NPP) member of the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council, were injured after a drug addict attacked them with sharp objects following a failed burglary attempt.

Four accomplices of two underworld criminals arrested

Four accomplices of two underworld criminals, who are currently hiding overseas, have been arrested with three firearms used in multiple crimes, police said.

Venezuelan President indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the Southern District of New York.

Colombo Education Fair opens at BMICH

Education reforms should safeguard local culture, values while embracing modernity: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called for effective education reforms which embrace modernity while preserving local culture and traditional values.

Trump says Venezuela’s President captured after strikes

The U.S. struck Venezuela overnight and captured its long-serving President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump said early on Saturday after months of pressuring him over accusations of drug-running and illegitimacy in power.

’Vehicle testing can save lives’ theme for National Road Safety Programme

Gem & Jewellery Show 2026

Venezuela blames explosions on US ’’military aggression’’

Venezuela said it rejected ’’military aggression’’ by the United States after multiple explosions rocked capital Caracas and other areas early on Saturday.

Energy Ministry to appoint committee to assess reimbursements for preliminary expenses by Adani

The Cabinet has entrusted the Energy Ministry to appoint a committee to assess and determine reimbursements for initial costs sustained by India’s Adani Company following its withdrawal from the proposed investment projects in Sri Lanka, an official said.

Prime Minister should resign over controversial English Module: Namal

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is in charge of the Ministry of Education, must resign over the controversial Grade 6 English Module, rather than the resignation of a Ministry official, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

Close shave as Buddha Air plane carrying 55 veers off runway in Nepal

A turboprop passenger aircraft of Buddha Air veered off the runway while landing in Nepal’s Bhadrapur yesterday, the airline said.

Low-level atmospheric disturbance developing over SL

Showery conditions are expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva Provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East of Sri Lanka, Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Talpe Railway Station reopened to public after modernisation

The Talpe Railway Station, refurbished under the “Dream Destination” project of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, was officially handed over to the public yesterday (02) under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake.

SJB, UNP alliance an uphill task

Prospects for a possible electoral alliance between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) remain dampened because of different views uttered by their representatives