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Duo arrested with 12kg of narcotics in Kadawatha

Duo arrested with 12kg of narcotics in Kadawatha

Ensuring all teachers are degree holders is a key goal of the current govt – PM Harini

It is a key goal of the current government to gradually ensure all teachers become degree holders, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..

Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump’s immigration crackdown

Pope Leo told U.S. bishops visiting him at the Vatican on Wednesday that they should firmly address how immigrants are being treated by President Donald Trump’s hardline policies, attendees said, in the latest push by the pontiff on the issue. MORE..

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Islamic religious observances held to mark TV Derana’s 20th anniversary

An Islamic religious ceremony was held at the TV Derana head office premises today (8), invoking blessings for the 20th anniversary of ‘TV Derana’. MORE..

Bid to construct airfield facility complex at Ratmalana Airport approved

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to a private to construct an airfield facility complex at the Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana. MORE..

10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses – Experts

Around 10% of the country’s population suffers from various mental illnesses, the Ministry of Health states. MORE..

Approval granted to recruit officers to Bribery Commission on temporary basis

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint appropriate officers among those engaged in the state service, Police service, Audit service and provincial government service as well as in the state corporations on temporary basis to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..

PM Harini on India visit: Looking forward to strengthen cooperation in every sphere

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says she is looking forward to her upcoming visit to India and that she intends to strengthen the long-standing cooperation between the two neighboring nations in every sphere during the visit. MORE..

Buddhist monk begins protest fast demanding reinstatement of ex-President Mahinda’s security

Venerable Rathupaswala Theripaha Siridhamma Thero has commenced a fast today (08) opposite the D.S. Senanayake statue, located near the Carlton House in Tangalle. MORE..

Price of 22-carat gold sovereign hits Rs. 300,000 for the first time

The price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 300,000 for the first time today (08). MORE..

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CEB seeks 6.8% electricity tariff increase: Opposition parties, unions call for reduction (English)

CEB seeks 6.8% electricity tariff increase: Opposition parties, unions call for reduction (English)

UN panel expresses concern over Sri Lanka's lack of progress in addressing enforced disappearances (English)

Parliament debates extensively over move to hand powers of NPC to IGP (English)

Additional Secretary of Justice Ministry arrested by Bribery Commission granted bail (English)

CEB new employees' union concerned over job security (English)

Foundation for education reforms will be laid in 2026, 2027 & 2028 - PM Harini (English)

Hindu religious observances held to mark the 20th anniversary of TV Derana (English)

President meets IMF delegation to discuss Sri Lanka’s fifth review (English)

Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces (English)

Sri Lanka must develop affordable domestic transport around the country by air - Industry experts (English)

We are well aware current challenges and confident that education reforms will succeed - PM (English)

President inaugurates Museum and International Research Institute at Somawathi Sacred Site (English)

Electricity tariff hike:Unions slam consultations as ineffective (English)

Govt. introducing proposals that damage children&339s future - Sajith (English)

Technology

Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%

Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%

Bitcoin hits new all-time record high

Bitcoin hits new all-time record high

French prosecutors probe Apple’s Siri following complaint

French prosecutors probe Apple’s Siri following complaint

Indonesia lifts TikTok licence suspension as app shares data

Indonesia lifts TikTok licence suspension as app shares data

Entertainment

“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC

“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC

Sri Lankan designer makes history at Paris Fashion Week 2025

Sri Lankan designer makes history at Paris Fashion Week 2025

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs requests to serve sentence at low-level New Jersey jail

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs requests to serve sentence at low-level New Jersey jail

Taylor Swift’s new album breaks her own sales records

Taylor Swift’s new album breaks her own sales records

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Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President

Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President

Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy

2025 Lanka Premier League to feature Indian players

Sri Lanka rope in new batting and spin-bowling coaches

FIFA unveil ‘Trionda’, official ball for 2026 World Cup