Three killed in Amithirigala car–motorcycle collision
A fatal road accident has been reported in Amithirigala, Thalduwa when a car collided with a motorcycle, this afternoon (8), police stated. MORE..
- Belgium-manufactured revolver recovered during special operation in Dungalpitiya
- Use of jawbreaker results in the death of another wild elephant
- Japan’s governing party projected to win snap election majority
- Kite flying festival returns to Pakistan’s Lahore after 19-year ban
- Three killed in Amithirigala car–motorcycle collision
- Doctor arrested after raid at abortion clinic in Beruwala
- Fresh heavy rain warning issued in UK amid hundreds of flood alerts
- Over 4,000 child abuse cases filed in high courts across Sri Lanka
- Ratnapura records 34.7°C as maximum temperature today
- Sri Lankan man charged with harassment in Canada for creepy public filming of women
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Sri Lankan man charged with harassment in Canada for creepy public filming of women
Toronto police have arrested a Sri Lankan influencer, charging him with four counts of criminal harassment following a series of incidents involving the non-consensual filming of strangers. MORE..
Ratnapura records 34.7°C as maximum temperature today
The Ratnapura Weather Station recorded a maximum temperature of 34.7 °C today (08), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Over 4,000 child abuse cases filed in high courts across Sri Lanka
More than 4,000 child abuse cases have been filed in high courts across the country, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has stated. MORE..
Fresh heavy rain warning issued in UK amid hundreds of flood alerts
The UK Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place. MORE..
Doctor arrested after raid at abortion clinic in Beruwala
A doctor has been arrested during a raid conducted at an abortion clinic operating in Beruwala, police stated. MORE..
Japan’s governing party projected to win snap election majority
Voting has ended in Japan’s snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with exit polls pointing to a decisive win for her Liberal Democrat Party (LDP).
Use of jawbreaker results in the death of another wild elephant
A wild elephant has died after consuming a jawbreaker also known as ‘hakka patas’ in Morawewa, Trincomalee. MORE..
Belgium-manufactured revolver recovered during special operation in Dungalpitiya
A Belgium-manufactured revolver has been recovered during a special operation conducted in Dungalpitiya, Negombo. MORE..
Bribery Commission to probe complaint filed by Chaminda Kularatne
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to probe a complaint filed by suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne against the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
UN Humanitarian Priorities Plan receives US$ 22 million to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Sri Lanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations Office in Colombo in December 2025 to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah has received a total of US$ 22.4 million thus far. MORE..
Fire breaks out in a shop at Dewata Junction in Galle
A fire has broken out at a scrap metal collection shop at the Dewata Junction in Galle. MORE..
Cabinet to review National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy as CEB restructuring nears completion
A Cabinet paper is expected to be presented tomorrow (09) on the National Electricity Policy and National Electricity Tariff Policy, marking the final phase of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) restructuring. MORE..
Christchurch mosque terrorist’s Court of Appeal hearing to begin
The 35-year-old Australian, who killed 51 people during the March 15, 2019, attacks, is applying for leave to appeal his conviction and sentence. MORE..
Printing of vehicle number plates to resume within next three months – DMT
Plans are underway to commence printing permanent vehicle number plates within the next three months, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced. MORE..
59% increase in medical assistance applications to President’s Fund
The digitalizing and decentralizing the President’s Fund through Divisional Secretariat offices has led to a 59% increase in medical assistance applications within one year, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..
Ratnapura records 34.7°C as maximum temperature today
The Ratnapura Weather Station recorded a maximum temperature of 34.7 °C today (08), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Over 4,000 child abuse cases filed in high courts across Sri Lanka
More than 4,000 child abuse cases have been filed in high courts across the country, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has stated. MORE..
Fresh heavy rain warning issued in UK amid hundreds of flood alerts
The UK Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place. MORE..
Doctor arrested after raid at abortion clinic in Beruwala
A doctor has been arrested during a raid conducted at an abortion clinic operating in Beruwala, police stated. MORE..
Japan’s governing party projected to win snap election majority
Voting has ended in Japan’s snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with exit polls pointing to a decisive win for her Liberal Democrat Party (LDP).
Use of jawbreaker results in the death of another wild elephant
A wild elephant has died after consuming a jawbreaker also known as ‘hakka patas’ in Morawewa, Trincomalee. MORE..
Belgium-manufactured revolver recovered during special operation in Dungalpitiya
A Belgium-manufactured revolver has been recovered during a special operation conducted in Dungalpitiya, Negombo. MORE..
Bribery Commission to probe complaint filed by Chaminda Kularatne
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to probe a complaint filed by suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne against the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
UN Humanitarian Priorities Plan receives US$ 22 million to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Sri Lanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations Office in Colombo in December 2025 to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah has received a total of US$ 22.4 million thus far. MORE..
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Technology
YouTube’s $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
Google has revealed YouTube brought in more than $60bn (£44bn) in revenue in 2025 as the firm targets getting more subscribers. MORE..
NASA will finally let astronauts take smartphones to the Moon
NASA will finally let astronauts take smartphones to the Moon
NASA is about to make a small but meaningful change that feels very human. For the first time, astronauts heading toward the Moon will be allowed to carry modern smartphones, including iPhones. MORE..
Gen Z became first generation to be less intelligent than millennials as IQ dropped, expert
Gen Z became first generation to be less intelligent than millennials as IQ dropped, expert
Recent studies suggest that Gen Z is the first and only generation to be less intelligent than the one before it, making millennials the only generation to outperform the younger generation that followed. MORE..
Britain to work with Microsoft to build deepfake detection system
Britain to work with Microsoft to build deepfake detection system
Britain will work with Microsoft, academics and experts to develop a system to spot deepfake material online, the government said on Thursday, as it moves to set standards for tackling harmful and deceptive AI-generated content. MORE..
Entertainment
Kite flying festival returns to Pakistan’s Lahore after 19-year ban
A burst of color lit up Lahore’s night sky overnight as Pakistan’s cultural capital relaunched the Basant kite-flying festival after nearly two decades. MORE..
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47. MORE..
North Korea ‘executes schoolchildren for watching Squid Game’
North Korea ‘executes schoolchildren for watching Squid Game’
People in North Korea, including schoolchildren, are being executed for watching Squid Game and other foreign media, according to new testimony. MORE..
Zayn Malik announces new album and world tour
Zayn Malik announces new album and world tour
You wait ages for former One Direction singers to drop new music, then four come along almost all at once. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lanka open T20 World Cup campaign with 20-run victory over Ireland
Sri Lanka thumped Ireland by 20 runs in their first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo. MORE..
Kusal-Kamindu rescue act helps Sri Lanka post 163/6
In the 3rd match of the day, Sri Lanka have set a 164-run target for Ireland after Kamindu Mendis (44 off 19) and Kusal Mendis (56 off 43) provided a late flourish, adding 56 runs in the death overs. MORE..
T20 World Cup: England avoid shock defeat to Nepal in Mumbai
England avoided a major shock by claiming a narrow four-run victory over Nepal in the fifth game of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka to bat first against Ireland
Ireland captain Paul Stirling won the toss and elected to field first against Sri Lanka in the sixth game of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Colombo. MORE..
T20 World Cup: England post 184/7 against Nepal
England posted 184/7 in their allotted 20 overs against Nepal in the fifth game of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Mumbai. MORE..
