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Kandy Esala Perahera commences
Kandy Esala Perahera commences
The Sri Dalada Esala Perahera of the Scared Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy commenced with the ‘Kap Situweema’ ceremony this morning (Aug 05). MORE..
Ex-cricketer Hashan Thilakaratne and wife join SJB
Ex-cricketer Hashan Thilakaratne and wife join SJB
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Hashan Thilakaratne has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in order to support Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa during the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
Bangladesh protesters call for PM Hasina’s resignation as death toll rises to 91
Bangladesh protesters call for PM Hasina’s resignation as death toll rises to 91
At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Paris Olympics: Sri Lanka’s Aruna Darshana advances to 400m semi-finals
Paris Olympics: Sri Lanka’s Aruna Darshana advances to 400m semi-finals
Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Darshana has qualified for the semifinals of the Men’s 400m event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after finishing third in the Heat race. MORE..
Sri Lanka beat India by 32 runs to take lead in ODI series
Sri Lanka beat India by 32 runs to take lead in ODI series
Sri Lanka registered a memorable comeback 32-run win in the second ODI against India in Colombo on Sunday, August 4. MORE..
Bangladesh declares three-day general holiday, indefinite curfew amid ongoing unrest
Bangladesh declares three-day general holiday, indefinite curfew amid ongoing unrest
At least 73 people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday, as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign. MORE..
Sri Lanka committed to reduce trade barriers - PM
Sri Lanka committed to reduce trade barriers - PM
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena says that Sri Lanka is committed to reducing trade barriers as much as possible in a bid to improve cooperation, trade, and investment within the South Asian region. MORE..
Bangladesh protesters demand PM’s resignation: 23 killed, nearly 200 injured as protests turn deadly
Bangladesh protesters demand PM’s resignation: 23 killed, nearly 200 injured as protests turn deadly
At least 23 people have been killed in Bangladesh as clashes erupted between police and anti-government protesters who are demanding that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down. MORE..
Dilith Jayaweera named Presidential Candidate of ‘Sarvajana Balaya’
Dilith Jayaweera named Presidential Candidate of ‘Sarvajana Balaya’
The leader of Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP), entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera was named as the Presidential Candidate of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, a short while ago. MORE..
SLMC to offer conditional support to Sajith in prez poll
SLMC to offer conditional support to Sajith in prez poll
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has decided to offer its conditional support to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in the 2024 Presidential Election, SLMC leader MP Rauff Hakeem said. MORE..
Passenger arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 1.8M at BIA
Passenger arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 1.8M at BIA
A person who was in possession of a large stock of foreign cigarettes illegally brought into the country has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (04). MORE..
India seeks duty concession on cars, commercial vehicles, machinery in FTA with Sri Lanka
India seeks duty concession on cars, commercial vehicles, machinery in FTA with Sri Lanka
India is seeking customs duty concession on a number of goods including cars, commercial vehicles and machinery from Sri Lanka under a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), talks for which are underway, an official said. MORE..
Four Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Four Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A total of four Indian fishermen have been apprehended along with a fishing trawler while illegally poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna. MORE..
Paris Olympics: Sri Lanka’s Aruna Darshana to compete tonight
Paris Olympics: Sri Lanka’s Aruna Darshana to compete tonight
Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Darshana, a key athlete for the island nation in this year’s Olympic Games is scheduled to participate in the preliminary round of the Men’s 400m event tonight (04). MORE..
Sri Lankan e-visa issuance suspended; final decision tomorrow
Sri Lankan e-visa issuance suspended; final decision tomorrow
The Ministry of Public Security says that a final decision regarding the process of issuing visas for tourists arriving in Sri Lanka will be made tomorrow (05). MORE..
22 injured as two buses collide head-on
22 injured as two buses collide head-on
As many as 22 individuals have been injured and hospitalized after two private passenger buses collided head-on on the Maha Oya – Aralaganwila road. MORE..
SLPP’s National Convenor Rohitha also pledges support to Ranil
SLPP’s National Convenor Rohitha also pledges support to Ranil
The National Convenor of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena says that he will extend his support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential Election, bowing to the wishes of the people in his constituency. MORE..
24 Sri Lankans including artists arrested in Kuwait released
24 Sri Lankans including artists arrested in Kuwait released
The 24 Sri Lankans including artists who were arrested in Kuwait on August 2 have been released. MORE..
Renewed rioting sweeps British cities in wake of child murders
Renewed rioting sweeps British cities in wake of child murders
Violent disorder swept across several British cities on Saturday, injuring police and damaging property in the most widespread rioting in the country for 13 years, following the murder of three young girls in northwest England. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Murder-suicide suspected as 4 including 2 cops killed in separate shootings
Murder-suicide suspected as 4 including 2 cops killed in separate shootings
Four individuals including two police officers attached to the same police station in the Moneragala area have reportedly been killed in separate shooting incidents this morning (04). MORE..
Sri Lanka receive massive blow, Wanindu ruled out of India ODI series
Sri Lanka receive massive blow, Wanindu ruled out of India ODI series
Sri Lanka’s star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against India after sustaining an injury to his left hamstring. MORE..
‘Club Wasantha’ murder: Police seek public assistance to nab 3 suspects
‘Club Wasantha’ murder: Police seek public assistance to nab 3 suspects
Sri Lanka Police said it is seeking public assistance in tracking down three suspects in relation to the shooting and killing of two individuals while causing injuries to four others in Athurugiriya on July 08, 2024. MORE..
24 Sri Lankans including artists arrested in Kuwait – Minister
24 Sri Lankans including artists arrested in Kuwait – Minister
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says that he has been notified that Kuwaiti authorities have arrested 24 Sri Lankans, including organizers and musicians, who attended an event organized by the JVP affiliated ‘Ethera Api’ organisation. MORE..
