ITAK calls for hartal over alleged army killing in Mullaithivu
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi has called for a hartal on Aug. 15 in the Northern and Eastern provinces to protest the alleged killing of a man by soldiers from the Sri Lankan Army’s 63rd Division. In a letter to…
Sri Lanka wins gold in 4x400m relay, silver in javelin at Continental Tour-Bronze in India
Sri Lanka produced a strong performance at the World Athletics Continental Tour-Bronze in India, winning gold in the men’s 4x400m relay with a time of 3:08.22. Dilhani Lekamge added to the medal tally by claiming silver in the women’s javelin…
8 year old boy death : Parents remanded
The parents of an 8-year-old boy who died in a house fire in Dehigastalawa, Balangoda, along with the mother’s alleged partner, were remanded until Aug. 18, police said. They were produced before Acting Balangoda Magistrate Deshbandu Suryabatabedi on Sunday. The…
“Walaskata” injured in third-floor escape attempt
Tilina Sampath, also known as “Walaskata,” suffered fractures to both legs and one arm after allegedly attempting to escape from the Western Province North Crimes Division, police said. The suspect, who is being held under a 90-day detention order, had…
‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Investor Forum to be held in Singapore
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the stock broking industry, are conducting an ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Investor Forum in Singapore on 12th August 2025. Building on the momentum…
GCE O/L & A/L exam 2025 : Dates announced
The 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be held from November 10 to December 5, 2025, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced. He further said the 2025 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is scheduled from February 17 to 26,…
Grade 5 scholarship exam results : Update
The results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are expected to be released before September 20, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced. The examination was conducted today at centres across the country with thousands of Grade 5 students sitting…
Youth movement: Special Statement from Ranil Wickramasinghe (Video)
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed concern over current disputes within the Youth Society Movement, warning that prolonged unrest could lead to its decline. Recalling that he initiated the programme nearly four decades ago to develop skills and opportunities for…
Gulf News names top billionaires in South Asian nations including Sri Lanka
Gulf News has released its list of the wealthiest individuals in South Asia for 2025, naming Mukesh Ambani of India as the region’s richest with an estimated net worth of USD 118 billion. The report also identified the richest in…
Vehicle export scheme proposed to replace old cars
Secretary-General of the Global Federation of Sri Lankan Business Councils (GFSLBC) and entrepreneur Sajeev Rajaputhra has proposed a mechanism to export old vehicles from Sri Lanka and replace them with newer imports. Speaking at a media briefing, he said vehicle…