Two suspects arrested over Rs. 6 million gold robbery in Ganemulla

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault and robbery of gold ornaments worth nearly Rs. 6 million, police said.

Iran recalls envoys to UK, France, Germany as UN sanctions reimposed

Iran has recalled its envoys to the United Kingdom, France and Germany for consultations, according to state media, after the three European countries triggered a mechanism reinstating the United Nations’ sanctions on the Islamic Republic for the first time in a decade.

Lorry transporting chickens hits wild elephant: 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.

31 dead, including women and children, in stampede at Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu

Thirty-one people, including women and children, are feared dead after a stampede broke out during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s campaign rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur on Saturday. The incident forced the actor-turned-politician to temporarily pause his speech as several attendees fainted amid severe overcrowding.

President arrives in Japan

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at Kansai International Airport in Osaka this morning (27), commencing his official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government.

Divorce rate drives rise in women-headed households

An academic has revealed that as many as 1.2 million families in Sri Lanka are headed by women, with the number steadily increasing due to the country’s high divorce rate.

Modernization project launched at Narahenpita Railway station

The project to modernize the Narahenpita Railway Station was officially launched today (27) under the “Dream Destination” program, implemented as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative.

Executive Presidency important, should not be scrapped in ad hoc manner: Law College Principal

Law College Principal Prasantha Lal de Alwis said that the Executive Presidency is important to maintain unity among different ethnic groups of the country and to keep foreign influences at bay.

Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary

The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, Adel Ibrahim, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence yesterday (26 September).

Pakistan ‘won the war’ against India, PM Sharif tells UNGA

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, highlighting the human rights violations in Kashmir and Palestine and condemning terrorism, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and dialogue but vowed to resolutely defend the nation against any external aggression or India’s usurpation of water rights.

Asia Cup row: Suryakumar Yadav and Haris Rauf fined

India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf have been found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council’s code of conduct at the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE.

President Dissanayake meets US President Trump

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a cordial discussion with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the sidelines of a special dinner reception hosted by the US President.

Only two out of five people are computer-literate in Sri Lanka

Only two out of five people are computer-literate in Sri Lanka in 2024, with 64.1 per cent of Sri Lankans unable to use a computer, according to statistics released by the Department of Census and Statistics.

India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over after Nissanka’s heroics

After an Asia Cup dominated by one-sided contests, the final Super Four dead rubber turned into a thriller, as Sri Lanka came agonisingly close to chasing down India’s daunting 202/5. Pathum Nissanka’s sparkling century and Dasun Shanaka’s late blitz carried them to an identical total, forcing the contest into a Super Over.

A Weekend of Football and Cricket Thrills for Sri Lankans

Sports fans in Sri Lanka are set for a gripping weekend, with English Premier League action on Saturday followed by the grand finale of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 between India and Pakistan on Sunday night in Dubai.

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.

Na Uyana monks’ final rites today

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.