Vijay pledges to help resolve Sri Lankan national issue

In a move likely to spark controversy, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday pledged to intervene in resolving the Sri Lankan Tamil issue. He also praised the late Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, according to Indian media reports.

Two bodies found at renovation site in Tangalle

Two bodies were discovered in an abandoned house under renovation in the Seenimodara area of Tangalle.

Hotel owned by former Governor’s wife ordered to be demolished

A hotel owned by Ms. Ajantha Rupasari Herath, wife of former North Central Province Governor Maheepala Herath, has been ordered to be demolished after it was found to be illegally constructed within the Perimiyankulama Tank Reserve.

Sri Lankans overstaying in Israel taken up for discussion

The issue of Sri Lankans residing in Israel without valid visas was taken up for discussion at the second meeting of the Parliamentary Friendship Association in the Israeli Parliament, which focuses on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

Weapons cache allegedly buried by Sampath Manamperi found in Middeniya

A cache of weapons, including firearms and ammunition, has been discovered on a plot of land in the Middeniya area, allegedly buried by former SLPP local government candidate Sampath Manamperi.

NPP Govt faces test of rhetoric and delivery

The National People’s Power (NPP) government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has now completed a year into its tenure. It is now at a critical juncture where people watch whether its campaign rhetoric meets delivery on the ground. The NPP was swept into office on a wave of anti-establishment sentiments that arose in the wake of the 2022 economic crisis.

Tom Holland ’is rushed to hospital after a Spider-Man stunt goes horribly wrong

Tom Holland was reportedly rushed to hospital after a stunt on the Spider-Man: Brand New Day set went horriby wrong on Friday.

Sri Lanka overhauls Port City incentives

The government has introduced a significantly revised and less generous incentive framework for investors in the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), slashing lengthy tax holidays and raising investment thresholds.

Credit card debt growth slows despite consumer spending rise

Sri Lanka’s credit card debt expanded at a slower pace in July, even as overall credit in the economy grew faster, supported by low interest rates and improving consumer sentiment.

No handshakes again in heated India-Pakistan T20

India and Pakistan’s players did not shake hands again as India comfortably won the sides’ feisty second meeting at the Asia Cup by six wickets in Dubai.

Electricity services declared essential

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared all services connected to the supply of electricity as essential services.

Canada, Australia join UK in recognising Palestinian statehood

Canada and Australia have joined the United Kingdom in formally recognising Palestinian statehood, even as Israel plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and intensifies its war on Gaza.

Two arrested following attack on German tourists in Unawatuna

Two persons have been arrested following an attack on six German tourists at a tourist hotel in Unawatuna last night.

Odira times finish to perfection to win surprise 800m gold in Tokyo

Continuing a run of middle distance and distance upsets in Tokyo, Kenya’s Lilian Odira sprang one of the biggest surprises of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 to run down Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson in the deepest women’s 800m race in history.

USA retains men’s world 4x100m title in Tokyo

It seemed apt that athletics’ biggest and brashest star in Noah Lyles should bring the curtain down on the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 with a second gold medal.

USA Breaks Championship Record to regain Women’s 4x400m title in Tokyo

The United States produced an utterly dominant performance to take gold in the women’s 4x400m at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on Sunday (21), setting a championship record of 3:16.61 on the rain-soaked track at the Japan National Stadium.

ED to question jailed Sri Lankan woman in terror group LTTE funding case

A special NIA court in Chennai has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to interrogate Mary Francisca Letchumanan, a Sri Lankan-origin woman currently in judicial custody, in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to the banned LTTE terrorist organisation.

Publishers call for reduction of VAT on books

The Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association yesterday said the 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on books has become a major obstacle to offering discounted prices to readers.

Wildlife Dept. denies reports of dugong found in Sri Lanka

The Wildlife Conservation Department today denied social media claims that the body of a sea dugong had been found along the Sri Lankan coastline.

Father of Easter Sunday bombing victim appeals for justice at UN

The father of Vihanga Tejantha, a 20-year-old killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attack at Colombo’s Shangri-La Hotel, has called for justice at the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

World’s oldest person, 116, meets King Charles

King Charles III has made a special visit to the world’s oldest person, who told him she remembered ’’all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry you’’.

Sri Lanka’s big gamble backfires

Sri Lanka are certainly down, but they are still not out.

Foreigner arrested in Weligama suspected ice manufacturing raid

An 18-year-old foreign national has been arrested following a raid on a suspected drug manufacturing site in the Weligama area.

Body of missing youth found in Ibbagamuwa

Gokarella Police have discovered the body of a young man, under mysterious circumstances inside a culvert in Yakalla, Ibbagamuwa.

Heathrow braces for second day of disruption after cyber-attack

Air travellers are facing another day of disruption at several European airports including Heathrow, after a cyber-attack knocked out a check-in and baggage system.

Govt. mulls ending extra charges on debit and credit card payments

The Ministry of Digital Economy said that steps are underway to abolish additional charges imposed on debit and credit card payments.

UK PM Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood before UNGA meeting

More than 100 years after the Balfour Declaration backed “the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people”, and 77 years after the creation of Israel in the British Mandate of Palestine, the United Kingdom is set to formally recognise a Palestinian state.

SLTB to recruit women with air hostess-level uniforms

Women will soon join the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) as drivers and conductors, dressed in newly designed uniforms at air hostess level, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said.

Wasp attack injures 13 in Kotiyagala

Thirteen plantation workers, including twelve women and one man, were hospitalised following a wasp attack at the Kotiyagala Tea Estate in Bogwantalawa yesterday (20).

President Dissanayake to leave for USA tomorrow

resident Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for the United States tomorrow (22) night to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.