Police fire shot in the air to subdue suspect in Dharga Town
Aluthgama police said an officer fired a shot into the air to control a suspect who allegedly attempted to attack officers with an iron rod, according to Lankadeepa. The incident occurred in the Dharga Town area after police responded to…
Oxford College of Business Recognized as Best University & Higher Education Institution Website
Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education institution, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the category Best University & Higher Education Institution Website at the prestigious BestWeb.lk 2025 Awards Ceremony. Organised annually by the…
Education sector & budget : Several key instructions from President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials of the Ministry of Education to focus on strengthening the school system and reforming curricula to ensure that every child receives a quality education. He also emphasized the need to allocate the necessary resources…
Driving in Expressways : Several key updates
A gazette notification containing regulations that make it mandatory for passengers traveling in passenger buses on expressways to wear seat belts is scheduled to be issued on August 31, said Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader…
Grand Opening of Excelsia University College Pennant Hills Campus
Excelsia Pennant Hills Campus Excelsia University College opened the doors of its brand-new Pennant Hills campus for its 2025 Open Day. The event brought together prospective students, families, staff, and alumni for a day of exploration, connection, and inspiration. Guests…
New Rs 2000 note with President AKD’s signature released
To mark its 75th Anniversary, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note today under the theme “ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 ”. Earlier this morning, the note was officially presented to President Anura Kumara…
2006 assault case : Nimal Lanza remanded
Former State Minister Nimal Lanza has been remanded until September 12 after being produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (29). Police said Lanza, who surrendered to Kochchikade Police earlier today, faces charges filed by the Attorney General over alleged…
Ranil Wickremesinghe discharged from Hospital
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was discharged from the Colombo National Hospital this afternoon (29), after receiving inpatient treatment. Although discharged, doctors have advised him to continue resting at home under close medical supervision. His family physicians will monitor his recovery…
Thailand’s prime minister removed over leaked phone call
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, after finding her guilty of ethical misconduct over a controversial phone call with Cambodia’s former leader, Hun Sen. The ruling on Friday makes Paetongtarn the fifth prime minister…
Man arrested in Hatton over Rs. 25 Mn fraud
A 41-year-old resident of Kaduruwela has been arrested by Hatton Police on charges of defrauding multiple individuals of more than Rs. 25 million. Police said the suspect allegedly took Rs. 1.2 million from one victim, promising employment in Azerbaijan. He…