Weather today: Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm after 1 pm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 August 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-Central, Uva, Eastern, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kurunegala and Hambantota districts after 1.00 p.m….
Foreign National Without Valid Visa Arrested with ICE in Bambalapitiya
A 37-year-old foreign national has been arrested by Bambalapitiya Police with 50.410 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in his possession. The arrest was made on the evening of August 1 in the St. Peter’s Lane area, based on a tip-off…
Mount Lavinia Clash Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
A violent clash between two groups in the Araliya Niwasa area of Mount Lavinia yesterday (01) evening has left one person dead and another seriously injured. According to Mount Lavinia Police, two individuals who sustained critical injuries from sharp weapons…
Vacancies Open for National Team Coaches at SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket is calling for applications for Batting, Fielding, and Spin Bowling Coach roles for the Men’s National Team. According to the advertisement published, applicants must have a proven coaching record, first-class experience, and strong skills in player development…
Speaker’s Residence to become knowledge Hub for Lawmakers
Policy agreement was reached at the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee regarding the proposal to transform the Speaker’s official residence into a dedicated “Center for Parliamentary Studies and Research,” intended as an exclusive hub for Members of Parliament, Provincial Council members,…
Why Sri Lanka should be ready for “B-READY”
By Saumya Amarasiriwardane (Economist, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce) In 2024, the global approach to measuring business climate saw a major transformation. The World Bank Group introduced the Business Ready (B-READY) Index, its new flagship report aimed at assessing the business…
Case against Rohitha Bogollagama to be tried in absentia
The Colombo High Court has ordered that a corruption-related case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama be called on October 30, to set a trial date for proceedings to be held in his absence. This order…
Grade 05 Scholarship exam : Notice to students and parents
The Department of Examinations says all preparatory classes related to the upcoming Grade 05 scholarship examination will be prohibited from midnight on 06 August until the conclusion of the exam. Issuing a notice, the department emphasized that organizing and conducting…
Messi to play cricket alongside Kohli, Dhoni, Sachin in India?
Lionel Messi, the Argentina and Inter Miami football icon, may make his cricket debut during a visit to India on December 14, 2025. According to a news report, an event management company has requested the Mumbai Cricket Association to reserve…
Seized liquor turning to Tea : Investigation ordered
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today ordered the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) to obtain a report from the Government Analyst to uncover who was responsible for turning a stock of foreign liquor, seized by the police and presented to court,…