Kandana shooting: One victim succumbs to injuries
One of the two persons who were injured in the Kandana shooting incident this morning has reportedly succumbed to injuries at hospital. MORE..
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- Deepika Padukone makes history as first Indian actress on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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- More details revealed on Kandana shooting
- Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 2 others granted bail
- Plans underway to remove illegal constructions threatening Sigiriya – Archeology DG
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- Shooting incident reported in Negombo
- Fire breaks out in a factory in Bingiriya
- Sri Lanka-Hungary sign debt restructuring agreement amounting to Euro 30Mn
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Sri Lanka-Hungary sign debt restructuring agreement amounting to Euro 30Mn
The government of Sri Lanka and the Hungarian Export Credit Insurance Plc. have signed a bilateral agreement in relation to the External Debt Restructuring Process, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said in a statement. MORE..
Fire breaks out in a factory in Bingiriya
A fire has broken out in a factory located in Bingiriya this afternoon (03), police stated. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Negombo
Another shooting incident has been reported at Dungalpitiya in Negombo, a short while ago. MORE..
Govt appoints committee to tackle plastic pollution
A committee has been appointed to investigate and submit a report on plastic-based products in the market that pose a threat to the health of children, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development has announced. MORE..
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Plans underway to remove illegal constructions threatening Sigiriya – Archeology DG
The Director General of the Department of Archaeology, Professor D. Thusitha Mendis, has announced plans to remove unauthorized constructions that are affecting Sri Lanka’s iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. MORE..
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Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 2 others granted bail
Former Minister Mervyn Silva and two others were granted bail today (03) by the Gampaha High Court over allegations of selling state land in Kiribathgoda through forged documents. MORE..
More details revealed on Kandana shooting
More details have been revealed regarding the shooting incident that occurred near the Kandana Public Market at around 10.00 a.m. this morning (03). MORE..
Trump says he will put 20% tariff on Vietnam’s exports
The United States will place a lower-than-promised 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, Donald Trump said on Wednesday, cooling tensions with its tenth-biggest trading partner days before the U.S. president could raise levies on most imports. MORE..
Colombo HC dismisses preliminary objection in ‘Harak Kata’ case
The Colombo High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection raised by the defense in the case filed against three accused individuals, including the notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata. MORE..
Sri Lanka to deploy seasonal workers to South Korea under E-8 Visa category
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement a pilot program to facilitate the engagement of Sri Lankan labourers under the E-8 visa category (seasonal employees) in the Republic of Korea. MORE..
Three arrested with 900kg of Kerala ganja and firearms in Wennappuwa
Three individuals were taken into custody in the Bolawatta area of Wennappuwa during a joint operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Navy, and Police Narcotic Bureau. MORE..
Two injured in shooting incident at Kandana
A shooting incident has been reported in Kandana this morning (03). MORE..
Rise in child accidents a growing concern, expert warns
A pediatrician at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila, Professor Ruwanthi Perera has raised concerns over the increasing number of accidents involving children. MORE..
Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets six-month prison sentence in absentia
Bangladesh’s ousted and self-exiled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday in a contempt of court case, a top prosecutor said. MORE..
Four dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks near Bali, agency says
Four people died, 38 were missing and 23 survived after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near the Indonesian island of Bali, the country’s Search and Rescue agency said on Thursday. MORE..
Fire breaks out in a factory in Bingiriya
A fire has broken out in a factory located in Bingiriya this afternoon (03), police stated. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Negombo
Another shooting incident has been reported at Dungalpitiya in Negombo, a short while ago. MORE..
Govt appoints committee to tackle plastic pollution
A committee has been appointed to investigate and submit a report on plastic-based products in the market that pose a threat to the health of children, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development has announced. MORE..
Plans underway to remove illegal constructions threatening Sigiriya – Archeology DG
The Director General of the Department of Archaeology, Professor D. Thusitha Mendis, has announced plans to remove unauthorized constructions that are affecting Sri Lanka’s iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. MORE..
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 2 others granted bail
Former Minister Mervyn Silva and two others were granted bail today (03) by the Gampaha High Court over allegations of selling state land in Kiribathgoda through forged documents. MORE..
More details revealed on Kandana shooting
More details have been revealed regarding the shooting incident that occurred near the Kandana Public Market at around 10.00 a.m. this morning (03). MORE..
Trump says he will put 20% tariff on Vietnam’s exports
The United States will place a lower-than-promised 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, Donald Trump said on Wednesday, cooling tensions with its tenth-biggest trading partner days before the U.S. president could raise levies on most imports. MORE..
Colombo HC dismisses preliminary objection in ‘Harak Kata’ case
The Colombo High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection raised by the defense in the case filed against three accused individuals, including the notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata. MORE..
Sri Lanka to deploy seasonal workers to South Korea under E-8 Visa category
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement a pilot program to facilitate the engagement of Sri Lankan labourers under the E-8 visa category (seasonal employees) in the Republic of Korea. MORE..
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AliExpress halts low-cost shipping to Sri Lanka amid tax reforms
AliExpress has officially suspended several of its budget shipping options to Sri Lanka and Pakistan following the implementation of revised customs tax regulations by the respective authorities. MORE..
“Starlink now available in Sri Lanka,” Elon Musk confirms
“Starlink now available in Sri Lanka,” Elon Musk confirms
Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet service is now officially available in Sri Lanka, its owner and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk confirmed in a tweet on Wednesday.
Australia’s Qantas says 6 million customer accounts accessed in cyber hack
Australia’s Qantas says 6 million customer accounts accessed in cyber hack
A cyber hacker broke into a database containing the personal information of millions of customers, Qantas said, in Australia’s biggest breach in years and a setback for an airline rebuilding trust after a reputational crisis. MORE..
Alibaba Cloud announces new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines
Alibaba Cloud announces new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group, announced the opening of its third data center in Malaysia on Tuesday and disclosed plans to launch a second data center in the Philippines in October, according to a statement released on Wednesday. MORE..
Entertainment
Deepika Padukone makes history as first Indian actress on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Deepika Padukone is set to create history as she becomes the first Indian actress to be honoured with a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE..
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs cleared of most serious charges, to remain jailed for now
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs cleared of most serious charges, to remain jailed for now
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ will remain behind bars for now, a judge ruled on Wednesday, after the music mogul was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life but found guilty of lesser prostitution-related offenses. MORE..
‘Victory 45-47’: Trump launches perfume with gold statue of him on bottle
‘Victory 45-47’: Trump launches perfume with gold statue of him on bottle
President Donald Trump announced on Monday a limited edition, self-branded fragrance with a gold statue of him on the bottle, urging his supporters to “get one for your loved ones.” MORE..
Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with 13th edition
Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with 13th edition
After the resounding success of its 2025 edition, the Galle Literary Festival is set to return for its 13th year from 22–25 January 2026, with the exclusive Opening night scheduled for 21 January. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lanka climbs to 3rd in ODI rankings after thrashing Bangladesh
Sri Lanka has climbed to the third spot in the latest One Day International team rankings issued by the International Cricket Council after thrashing Bangladesh by 77 runs in Colombo yesterday. MORE..
Premier League star Diogo Jota dies in car accident, aged 28
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died following a car crash in Spain at the age of 28, Portuguese media have reported. MORE..
Asalanka, bowlers help Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh
In the first ODI match at Colombo, Sri Lanka tamed Bangladesh by 77 runs. MORE..
Sri Lanka bowled out for 244 in first ODI
Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling effort bundled Sri Lanka out for 244 in 49.2 overs at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday, setting up a competitive chase in the opening ODI of the three-match series. MORE..
Charith Asalanka slams fifth ODI century
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has slammed his fifth century in ODI cricket in the 1st ODI against Bangladesh at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. MORE..
