Sri Lanka Netball player faces ban over “Old Women” comment – Report
The Sri Lanka Netball Executive Committee has imposed a one‑year ban on a senior player accused of making a derogatory remark against officials during the Asian Netball Championship in Hong Kong, it was reported. According to state newspaper Dinamina, the…
IFT 2026 Brings Sri Lankan Educators Together to Rethink Teaching for an AI-Driven Future
Participants at IFT 2026 Educators, school leaders and education professionals from across Sri Lanka came together at the BMICH for the International Forum for Teachers (IFT) 2026, exploring how teaching must evolve to prepare young people for a future increasingly…
Police curfew imposed around Mahara Prison
Police have imposed a curfew in the area surrounding the Mahara Prison until further notice following the unrest at the facility. Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Sajeewa Medawatta announced that the curfew was imposed to maintain law and order and…
India’s Sri Lanka tour warm-up game reduced to three days
India will play a three-day warm-up match instead of the originally scheduled four-day fixture ahead of their Test series against Sri Lanka. The warm-up game will begin on August 7 at the NCC Grounds in Colombo, while the Indian team…
Scammers posing as Deputy Minister target public with fake calls
The office of Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has warned the public about individuals allegedly impersonating the Deputy Minister to carry out fraudulent activities. According to a public notice, complaints have been received that an individual…
One inmate killed, several injured as unrest rocks Mahara Prison
One inmate has died and several others have been injured following unrest that broke out at the Mahara Prison on Saturday, according to hospital and prison sources. The incident reportedly began when relatives arrived at the prison to inquire about…
SAFF Championship 2026 draw finalized
Sri Lanka has been drawn into Group A of the SAFF Championship 2026, which will be held in Bangladesh this November. The draw for the regional football tournament was finalized today, confirming Sri Lanka’s group-stage opponents for the competition. The…
Dramatic CCTV footage emerges of fatal Ratmalana shooting
Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged showing the fatal shooting in Ratmalana, where a man was gunned down by two motorcycle-borne assailants on Kandawala Road. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects. The post Dramatic CCTV footage…
Shooting incident reported in Rathmalana
A man has died after being shot on Kandawala Road in Ratmalana, police said. According to police, two individuals who arrived on a motorcycle opened fire before fleeing the scene. The victim, who was initially admitted to the Kalubowila Teaching…
Tense situation reported inside Mahara prison
A tense situation has been reported inside the Mahara Prison, according to police. Police said several special police teams have been deployed to the prison to assess and manage the situation. Further details on the cause of the unrest or…