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UN Rights Chief to present report on “Human Rights situation in Sri Lanka” at next month’s UNHRC session
UN Rights Chief to present report on “Human Rights situation in Sri Lanka” at next month’s UNHRC session
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, who visited Sri Lanka in June, is scheduled to present his report titled “Situation of Human Rights in Sri Lanka” at the upcoming 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. MORE..
2025 National Youth Conference underway
2025 National Youth Conference underway
The 2025 National Youth Conference got underway at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo, a short while ago. MORE..
| August 12, 2025 11:02 am
Another 691 individuals arrested during special police raids yesterday
Another 691 individuals arrested during special police raids yesterday
A total of 691 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (11). MORE..
Montana plane crash: Two aircraft collide on runway, spark huge fire
Montana plane crash: Two aircraft collide on runway, spark huge fire
A small plane landing on Monday at a Montana airport crashed into parked aircraft, triggering a large fire but causing no serious injuries, authorities said. MORE..
Over 77,000 tourists arrive in first 10 days of August
Over 77,000 tourists arrive in first 10 days of August
The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first 10 days of August stood at 77,482, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. MORE..
Nepal offers free climbs to 97 peaks as tourism to Everest surges
Nepal offers free climbs to 97 peaks as tourism to Everest surges
Nepal will make 97 of its Himalayan mountains free to climb for the next two years in a bid to boost tourism in some of its more remote areas. MORE..
Father and son drown after boat capsizes in Parakrama Samudraya
Father and son drown after boat capsizes in Parakrama Samudraya
A father and son have drowned after a boat capsized in the Parakrama Samudraya in Polonnaruwa, police stated. MORE..
Cabinet approves removal of Dhammika Jayasundara from post of General Manager Railways
Cabinet approves removal of Dhammika Jayasundara from post of General Manager Railways
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the removal of Dhammika Jayasundara from his position as the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
PM Harini and Indian High Commissioner discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation
PM Harini and Indian High Commissioner discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation
High Commissioner of India in Colombo Santhosh Jha has called on Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office. MORE..
Fuel taxes cannot be reduced until loans are fully repaid – Energy Minister
Fuel taxes cannot be reduced until loans are fully repaid – Energy Minister
There is no possibility of removing the taxes imposed on fuel until the loans obtained by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (are fully repaid, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has stated. MORE..
| August 12, 2025 7:26 am
Gold will be exempted from tariffs, says Donald Trump
Gold will be exempted from tariffs, says Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump said Monday that gold will be exempted from tariffs, leading to a material drop in gold futures prices. MORE..
Constitutional Council likely to ratify name of new IGP today
Constitutional Council likely to ratify name of new IGP today
The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene today (12). MORE..
Donald Trump announces another 90-day pause on China tariffs
Donald Trump announces another 90-day pause on China tariffs
The US and China have extended their trade truce until 10 November, just hours before a jump in tariffs had been set to take effect. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected across the country today
Several spells of showers expected across the country today
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
26 injured after bus-tipper truck head-on collision in Minneriya
26 injured after bus-tipper truck head-on collision in Minneriya
A total of 26 individuals have been injured in a road accident that occurred along the Colombo-Batticaloa main road in Batu Oya, Minneriya, police stated. MORE..
| August 12, 2025 5:39 am
Over 120,000 arrested on drug-related offenses so far this year
Over 120,000 arrested on drug-related offenses so far this year
More than 120,000 individuals have been arrested in connection with various drug-related offenses so far this year, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Public Security. MORE..
Puttalam court orders ilmenite processing site to be placed under police custody
Puttalam court orders ilmenite processing site to be placed under police custody
A court in Puttalam today (11) ordered that the ilmenite processing site located in Aruwakkalu adjacent to the Wilpattu National Park boundary, be placed under police custody until further investigations are completed. MORE..
10-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha on Thursday
10-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha on Thursday
A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of the Gampaha District on Thursday (14), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE..
Donald Trump says he will deploy US National Guard in Washington DC
Donald Trump says he will deploy US National Guard in Washington DC
President Donald Trump said on Monday he was putting Washington’s police department under federal control and ordering the National Guard to deploy to the nation’s capital. MORE..
Court grants permission to detain and question suspects in Sahaspura shooting incident
Court grants permission to detain and question suspects in Sahaspura shooting incident
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today granted permission to the CCD to detain and question the three suspects arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Borella on August 7. MORE..
Another 11 Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar cybercrime centres
Another 11 Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar cybercrime centres
Another 11 Sri Lankans have been trafficked to Myanmar to work at cybercrime centres, according to the Ministry of Defence. MORE..
Chilaw resident held at BIA with Rs. 115 million worth of gold biscuits
Chilaw resident held at BIA with Rs. 115 million worth of gold biscuits
An individual has been arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department at the Bandaranaike International Airport with a stock of gold biscuits valued at over Rs. 115 million. MORE..
Daya Lankapura named Chairman of the Right to Information Commission
Daya Lankapura named Chairman of the Right to Information Commission
Daya Lankapura, a veteran journalist and media trainer, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission of Sri Lanka. MORE..
975 individuals arrested during special island-wide police raids
975 individuals arrested during special island-wide police raids
A total of 975 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (10). MORE..
Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply power to UK homes
Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply power to UK homes
Elon Musk’s electric car and energy company Tesla has applied for a licence to supply electricity to British homes. MORE..