Brothel disguised as massage center raided in Madivela
Mirihana Police have raided an alleged brothel operating under the guise of a massage center in the Madivela area on the night of August 3. Five individuals were taken into custody during the operation, including the manager of the establishment,…
Man killed in Marawila beachside altercation
Marawila Police have launched an investigation following a fatal altercation reported on the night of August 3 at the Mudukatuwa beach area. Police said a clash between two groups escalated, resulting in a stabbing incident that left two individuals injured….
Govt says proposal to abolish MPs’ pensions will go ahead
Trade Minister Vasantha Samarasinghe says the government will proceed with the proposed abolition of pensions for Members of Parliament, reaffirming that reducing privileges granted to politicians remains a key objective of the current administration. Responding to recent remarks made by…
Driving Licence for Foreigners : Airport counter opens
The Department of Motor Traffic counter was declared open at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)today. Now tourists arriving in Sri Lanka can obtain their 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 right after landing, making it easier than ever to explore Sri Lanka at your…
Legal action to be filed against officials who failed to submit asset declarations
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says legal action will be taken against public officials who failed to submit their asset and liability declarations for the year 2025. In a statement, the Commission said that declarations…
Sri Lanka plans new legislation to address Media-Driven harm
The government is responsible for protecting citizens whose rights are affected by media content, according to Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa. Speaking at a certificate awarding ceremony for graduates of the 10th “Diploma in Media Studies and…
SLC T20 tournament: Final squads announced
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Colombo Port profits surge by 66% in first half of 2025
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has recorded a significant 66% increase in profits during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, the…
Indian devotees fund new Meditation Centre at Sri Lanka’s Seetha Amman Temple
A new meditation hall at the historic Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya was officially inaugurated on Saturday (03), in a ceremony attended by Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and Indian High Commissioner Santhosh Jha. Named the Ashok Vatika…
Matara incident becomes 76th shooting in 2025 – Captured on CCTV
A shooting was reported around 6:35 a.m. today (August 3) in the Kapugama area of Matara, police said. According to reports, two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle at a man inside a residence….