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UNDP to support govt’s efforts in building effective public service
UNDP to support govt’s efforts in building effective public service
Azusa Kubota, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), affirmed that the UNDP will support the Sri Lankan government’s ongoing initiatives to build an efficient and accountable public service. MORE..
Trump demands more concessions as EU holds off on US tariff countermeasures
Trump demands more concessions as EU holds off on US tariff countermeasures
The European Union said on Sunday it would extend its suspension of countermeasures to U.S. tariffs until early August and continue to press for a negotiated settlement as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration demanded more concessions from trading partners. MORE..
CBSL to launch Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week starting today
CBSL to launch Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week starting today
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is scheduled to launch the ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ starting today (14). MORE..
Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, saying they are necessary to defend the country because Russian President Vladimir Putin "talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening." MORE..
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers expected today
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Plane crashes at London Southend Airport
Plane crashes at London Southend Airport
An aircraft has crashed at London Southend Airport, police have confirmed. MORE..
‘Exam-based education system is flawed and needs change’: PM Harini
‘Exam-based education system is flawed and needs change’: PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the current perspective on education is extremely narrow, and that the practice of evaluating education solely based on exam results is a flawed approach that needs to change. MORE..
Sri Lanka to seek further tariff cut from US before deadline
Sri Lanka to seek further tariff cut from US before deadline
The Chairman of the Export Development Board (EDB), Mangala Wijesinghe, stated that discussions will be held with the United States before August 01, in an effort to obtain further relief from the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed on goods exported from Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sri Lankan engineer’s ‘Smart Drain’ innovation earns global recognition at WIPO Awards 2025
Sri Lankan engineer’s ‘Smart Drain’ innovation earns global recognition at WIPO Awards 2025
Sri Lankan engineer Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena has won a 2025 WIPO Global Award in the environment category for her innovative stormwater management solution, the ‘Smart Drain’. MORE..
| July 13, 2025 6:03 pm
Two suspects remanded over illegal motorcycles and cannabis plants seized at Hambantota Bird Park
Two suspects remanded over illegal motorcycles and cannabis plants seized at Hambantota Bird Park
The two suspects who were arrested yesterday (13) for storing illegally imported high-capacity motorcycles valued at Rs. 250 million at the Bird Park warehouse in Hambantota, have been remanded until July 25 by the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Two killed in bus-motorcycle collision
Two killed in bus-motorcycle collision
Two people have died in a road accident involving a private bus and a motorcycle that occurred today (July 13) on the Mirigama–Pasyala main road in the Mallahawa area. MORE..
Piumi Hansamali’s son granted bail
Piumi Hansamali’s son granted bail
The son of actress Piumi Hansamali has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court (No. 07) today (13). MORE..
10 including 6 children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
10 including 6 children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Ten people, including six children, have been killed in an Israeli air strike while waiting to fill water containers in central Gaza on Sunday, emergency service officials say. MORE..
Piumi Hansamali’s son arrested over assault incident in Rajagiriya
Piumi Hansamali’s son arrested over assault incident in Rajagiriya
The son of actress Piumi Hansamali has been arrested by the Welikada Police in connection with an assault on an individual in Kalapaluwawa, Rajagiriya. MORE..
Heatwave continues across UK
Heatwave continues across UK
Hot weather will continue across the UK on Sunday with possible highs of 31C as the country moves past the peak of its third heatwave this year. MORE..
Mother of ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ dies in prison
Mother of ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ dies in prison
The mother of ‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ has reportedly died while in custody at the Welikada Prison. MORE..
Another suspect linked to murder of ‘Army Upul’ arrested
Another suspect linked to murder of ‘Army Upul’ arrested
An individual who allegedly assisted in the shooting and killing of ‘Army Upul’ in Batuwatta, Ragama has been arrested by the Kelaniya Division Crime Investigation Unit. MORE..
Massive fire erupts on goods train carrying diesel in Tamil Nadu
Massive fire erupts on goods train carrying diesel in Tamil Nadu
A major fire broke out on four wagons of a goods train carrying diesel near the Tiruvallur railway station around 5:30 am this morning triggering panic in the surrounding areas. Visuals from the scene showed towering flames and thick plumes of black smoke billowing from the affected wagons. MORE..
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 15 mn seized in Jaffna
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 15 mn seized in Jaffna
A stock of 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis has been seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a search operation conducted off the Eluvaitivu Island in Jaffna. MORE..
Parents’ support key to make education reforms a success: PM Harini
Parents’ support key to make education reforms a success: PM Harini
The support of not only teachers, but also the administrative sector and parents, is vital for the successful implementation of proposed education reforms, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated. MORE..
Red warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
Red warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas for areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota. MORE..
CBSL’s Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week from tomorrow
CBSL’s Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week from tomorrow
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will launch the ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ from tomorrow (14). MORE..
North Korea reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his “unconditional support” on the war in Ukraine, according to Pyongyang state media reports. MORE..
Sri Sobitha Nahimigama Housing Project vested with public
Sri Sobitha Nahimigama Housing Project vested with public
The official handover of the Sri Sobitha Nahimigama housing project to its beneficiaries has taken place at the Oyamadua, Elpathagama in the Anuradhapura District, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Office of the Prime Minister stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 600 mn in June
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 600 mn in June
Sri Lanka has received USD 635.7 million in workers’ remittances in June 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..