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Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
Madonna has urged Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza and bring his “light to the children before it’s too late”. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas today
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
President meets Malaysian, Canadian, and Australian High Commissioners
President meets Malaysian, Canadian, and Australian High Commissioners
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held separate meetings with the High Commissioners of Malaysia, Canada, and Australia at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (12), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Vietnam’s ROX Group to invest in large-scale projects in Sri Lanka
Vietnam’s ROX Group to invest in large-scale projects in Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with senior representatives of Vietnam’s ROX Group at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (12). MORE..
US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days, staving off surge in duties
US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days, staving off surge in duties
The United States and China have extended a tariff truce for another 90 days, staving off triple-digit duties on each other’s goods as U.S. retailers get ready to ramp up inventories ahead of the critical end-of-year holiday season. MORE..
Suspected gunman arrested in Meegoda shooting
Suspected gunman arrested in Meegoda shooting
The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place in Meegoda this afternoon (12) has been arrested, police said. MORE..
CBK denies taking legal action over repeal of Presidents’ Entitlements Act
CBK denies taking legal action over repeal of Presidents’ Entitlements Act
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has denied recent media reports claiming she has joined other ex-presidents in taking legal action against the repeal of the Presidents’ Entitlements Act is false. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s first-ever AI Expo and Conference to be held in September
Sri Lanka’s first-ever AI Expo and Conference to be held in September
Sri Lanka will host its first-ever National AI Expo & Conference on September 29–30, 2025, at which the nation’s comprehensive AI roadmap will be unveiled, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy. MORE..
EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future
EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future
Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their own future, European Union member states said on Tuesday, weighing in ahead of talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, opens new tab on Friday. MORE..
Constitutional Council approves Priyantha Weerasooriya as IGP
Constitutional Council approves Priyantha Weerasooriya as IGP
The Constitutional Council has approved President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recommendation to appoint Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya as the 37th Inspector General of Police of the country. MORE..
| August 12, 2025 3:42 pm
Gamini Senarathne to be appointed Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs
Gamini Senarathne to be appointed Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Buddha Shasana, Religious and Cultural Activities to appoint R. M. Gamini Senarathne to the post of Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs. MORE..
Cabinet approval granted to recruit 62,000 to public service: President
Cabinet approval granted to recruit 62,000 to public service: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says his government’s aspiration is to bring the state into modernity. MORE..
Sri Lanka to launch floating solar power projects to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050
Sri Lanka to launch floating solar power projects to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to call for proposals from companies to provide consultancy services to carry-out feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments to launch floating solar power projects. MORE..
‘Ella Weekend Express’ from August 16
‘Ella Weekend Express’ from August 16
The Department of Railways has announced the introduction of a new train service between Colombo and Badulla to cater to the high demand from both local and foreign tourists. MORE..
Former Pradeshiya Sabha member dies in Meegoda shooting
Former Pradeshiya Sabha member dies in Meegoda shooting
A former Pradeshiya Sabha member has sustained injuries in a shooting incident in Meegoda, Police stated. MORE..
Warrant issued for the arrest of ex-Minister Rajitha Senaratne
Warrant issued for the arrest of ex-Minister Rajitha Senaratne
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (12) issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who has been named as a suspect in an investigation conducted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
President calls for responsible youth leadership, rejects dynastic politics
President calls for responsible youth leadership, rejects dynastic politics
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the urgent need to foster a new generation of responsible young leaders, rejecting the concept of political dynasties or youth leaders who merely focus on protecting family power. MORE..
No-confidence motion handed over against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara
No-confidence motion handed over against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara
A no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) has been handed over to Speaker of House Dr Jagath Wickramaratne by the Opposition today (12). MORE..
Largest meteor shower of 2025 visible tonight and tomorrow
Largest meteor shower of 2025 visible tonight and tomorrow
The largest meteor shower of 2025 will be visible from midnight today (12) and into early hours of tomorrow, according to Astrophysicist and Engineering Lecturer Gihan Weerasekera. MORE..
Horana Urban Council sessions postponed for 14 days due to dispute among UNP members
Horana Urban Council sessions postponed for 14 days due to dispute among UNP members
The Horana Urban Council sessions have been postponed for 14 days due to a dispute among United National Party (UNP) members. MORE..
Body of A/L student found in well near tuition class in Vavuniya
Body of A/L student found in well near tuition class in Vavuniya
The body of a girl studying for the GCE Advanced Level examination was found in a well near a private tuition class in Vairavapuliyankulam, Vavuniya. MORE..
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..