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400 containers of imported salt stuck at Colombo Harbour due to bureaucratic delays: Unions
400 containers of imported salt stuck at Colombo Harbour due to bureaucratic delays: Unions
Approximately 400 containers containing around 28,000 metric tons of imported salt, intended for local packaging, remain stuck at the Colombo Harbour, unable to be cleared, according to the Sri Lanka Salt Producers’ Association. MORE..
UN Rights Chief urges Govt to amend laws that unduly restrict rights and freedoms of Sri Lankans
UN Rights Chief urges Govt to amend laws that unduly restrict rights and freedoms of Sri Lankans
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has urged the Sri Lankan government to repeal or amend existing laws or proposed laws that unduly restrict the rights to freedom of opinion and expression, association, and peaceful assembly. MORE..
Pakistan to create military force to supervise missiles after India conflict
Pakistan to create military force to supervise missiles after India conflict
Pakistan will create a new force in the military to supervise missile combat capabilities in a conventional conflict, apparently a move to match neighbouring arch-rival India. MORE..
Over 7,000 T-56 ammunition recovered from Getalawa tank
Over 7,000 T-56 ammunition recovered from Getalawa tank
Authorities have recovered another cache of live T-56 ammunition, following a special search operation carried out after the initial discovery of ammunition in an irrigation tank in Getalawa, Galenbindunuwewa. MORE..
| August 14, 2025 6:19 pm
Probe launched after urea fertilizer poured into SLTB bus engine in N’Eliya
Probe launched after urea fertilizer poured into SLTB bus engine in N’Eliya
An investigation has been launched by the Nuwara Eliya Police regarding an incident where urea fertilizer was poured into the engine of a bus belonging to the Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka Transport Board depot. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Oman discuss ways to improve bilateral cooperation in energy sector
Sri Lanka and Oman discuss ways to improve bilateral cooperation in energy sector
A meeting between Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody and the Ambassador of Oman to Sri Lanka, Ahmed Ali Said Al Rashid, took place this afternoon (14) at the Ministry of Energy premises. MORE..
‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefit allowances to be credited tomorrow
‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefit allowances to be credited tomorrow
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit allowances for the month of August will be credited to the beneficiary bank accounts tomorrow (15). MORE..
At least 12 feared dead in sudden, heavy rain in Indian Kashmir
At least 12 feared dead in sudden, heavy rain in Indian Kashmir
At least 12 people were feared dead and more trapped following sudden, heavy rain in Indian Kashmir, an official said on Thursday. MORE..
30 Sri Lankan students receive Chinese govt scholarships
30 Sri Lankan students receive Chinese govt scholarships
A total of 30 Sri Lankan students have received scholarships to undertake higher education in China. MORE..
COPF approves Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill
COPF approves Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill
The Bill to establish the Gambling Regulatory Authority has been approved by the Committee on Public Finance. MORE..
Body of male found floating in Bolgoda River
Body of male found floating in Bolgoda River
A body of a male has been discovered floating in the Bolgoda River, near the Kospalana Bridge along the Piliyandala–Moratuwa road, police stated. MORE..
S&P Global upgrades India Sovereign Ratings to ‘BBB’ From ‘BBB-’
S&P Global upgrades India Sovereign Ratings to ‘BBB’ From ‘BBB-’
S&P Global said on Thursday that it has raised India’s sovereign rating to BBB from the previous ‘BBB-’. MORE..
Sri Lanka targets 4–5% GDP growth in medium to long-term: CBSL Governor
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Sri Lanka targets 4–5% GDP growth in medium to long-term: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka is striving to achieve 4–5% GDP growth in the medium to long-term in comparison to the baseline requirement of 3% set by the IMF to achieve debt sustainability, Governor of the Central Bank Nandalal Weerasinghe has stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka needs human resource base with diverse vocational knowledge – PM
Sri Lanka needs human resource base with diverse vocational knowledge – PM
Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the aim of the government is to strengthen the country’s economic stability by developing vocational education. MORE..
President decides to temporarily halt Mannar Wind Power Project
President decides to temporarily halt Mannar Wind Power Project
A decision has been taken to suspend the construction of two wind power plants following concerns raised by various stakeholders. MORE..
Acting Director of Police Cultural Division arrested on bribery charges remanded
Acting Director of Police Cultural Division arrested on bribery charges remanded
The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, SSP Sathish Gamage, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission earlier today (14), has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Politicians supporting underworld, drug traffickers identified – IGP
Politicians supporting underworld, drug traffickers identified – IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the politicians who supported drug traffickers and underworld activities have already been identified. MORE..
| August 14, 2025 1:06 pm
Unidentified body found floating in Mahaweli River
Unidentified body found floating in Mahaweli River
An unidentified body has been found floating in the Mahaweli River in the Polgolla area, within the Kandy Police Division. MORE..
Large-scale renovations begin at Sri Lanka’s Parliament after 42 Years
Large-scale renovations begin at Sri Lanka’s Parliament after 42 Years
The large-scale renovations of the Parliament of Sri Lanka have now commenced, according to the Parliamentary Communications Department. MORE..
Kush worth Rs. 40 mln seized in Peliyagoda
Kush worth Rs. 40 mln seized in Peliyagoda
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in Colombo has seized a consignment of Kush cannabis, estimated to be worth around Rs. 40 million, which had been smuggled into the country from Thailand concealed in air conditioning equipment. MORE..
Acting Director of Police Cultural Division arrested over bribery allegations
Acting Director of Police Cultural Division arrested over bribery allegations
The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, SSP Sathish Gamage has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over several bribery allegations.
Priyantha Weerasooriya assumes duties as Sri Lanka’s 37th IGP
Priyantha Weerasooriya assumes duties as Sri Lanka’s 37th IGP
Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney-at-Law) has assumed duties as the 37th Inspector General of Police of Sri Lanka a short while ago at Police Headquarters, Colombo 02. MORE..
| August 14, 2025 9:06 am
European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. MORE..
10-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha today
10-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha today
A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of the Gampaha District today (14), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE..
Gunshots fired into air in front of house in Muthuhenawatte
Gunshots fired into air in front of house in Muthuhenawatte
Two masked individuals, who arrived on a motorcycle at around 10 p.m. last night (13), in front of a house in the Nadun Uyana area of Muthuhenawatte, have fired shots into the air before fleeing the scene. MORE..