Police shooting reported in Kaduwela
A suspect was injured and hospitalised after police opened fire during an attempted arrest in Weliwita, Kaduwela, today, police said. According to the Police Media Division, the suspect had attempted to assault the officers, prompting them to open fire. He…
Second fatality reported in Borella shooting
A second person has died following a shooting incident near the Sahaspura housing complex in Borella on Thursday night, raising the death toll to two. One victim died from injuries early this morning. Three others remain hospitalized with gunshot wounds….
Sasakawa Memorial Trust Holds 34th AGM
The 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sasakawa Memorial Trust was held recently at the Sasakawa Centre Auditorium, with Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Isomata Akio attending as chief guest. The event commenced with the traditional oil lamp lighting…
Germany stops military exports that could be used in Gaza
Germany will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice,” Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Friday, in a strikingly quick response by one of Israel’s strongest international backers to a decision by Prime…
Protests erupt in Israel over government’s plan to ‘control’ Gaza
Families of the hostages still being held in Gaza led widespread protests on Thursday against the Israeli government’s plans to “control” the territory, demanding instead an end to the war and a release of all the remaining captives. Members of…
Income Tax : Notice from Inland Revenue Dept
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers to submit their Statement of Estimated Tax Payable (SET) for the Year of Assessment 2025/2026 electronically on or before August 15, 2025. The IRD said e-services are now open for filing…
Sri Lanka faces a shortage of 1,139 specialist doctors : Minister
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that 82 specialist doctors have been issued notices over the past five years for abandoning government service. Speaking in Parliament in response to a question raised by MP Nishantha Samaraweera, the minister said most…
Air Force deploys Bell 412 to contain Balangoda forest fire
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 412 helicopter was deployed today (Aug. 8) to assist in containing a forest fire in the Raththanagolla–Imbulpe area of Balangoda. The aerial firefighting operation, using Bambi bucket drops, was conducted in coordination with the…
World Robot Conference opens in Beijing with record tech debuts
The World Robot Conference (WRC) opened in Beijing on Friday, with more than 100 cutting-edge robotics products making their debuts, nearly twice as many as last year. Running from Friday to Tuesday at the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known…
Work on Kadawatha–Mirigama section of Central Expressway to start in September
The government will begin construction on the first 500 metres of the Kadawatha–Mirigama section of the Central Expressway in September, Deputy Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Prasanna Gunasena said. Speaking at an event in Battaramulla to hand…