111 deaths recorded since June in Pakistan
Monsoon rains in Pakistan have been linked to more than 110 deaths including dozens of children since they arrived in late June, according to government figures released on Monday. Data from the national disaster agency between June 26 and July…
Indian fertilizer firms sign pacts for yearly import of 3.1 mn MT of DAP from Saudi
Three Indian fertilizer companies — IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel — have signed agreements with Ma’aden, the Saudi Arabian major, for importing 3.1 million metric tonnes of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) per annum for five years from 2025–26. The agreements were signed…
President calls for a more strategic approach for sports development
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for the Ministry of Sports and Sports Associations to collaborate on joint initiatives aimed at elevating Sri Lankan sports to the international stage. President Dissanayake stressed that instead of isolated efforts such…
Health officials warn of rapidly spreading skin infection
Health authorities are raising awareness about a rapidly spreading skin disease in Sri Lanka. Consultant Dermatologist, Dr. Janaka Akarawita, has raised concern over the recent surge in cases of Tinea, a fungal skin infection, being reported from various parts of…
Parliamentary Committee reviews PUCSL proposals on Electricity Amendment Bill
Several proposals and recommendations submitted by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill were considered by the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development on Tuesday. Taking up for discussion…
Former UPFA PS member sentenced to death
Former United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) member of the Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha, Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Wasantha, alias Alibaby, has been sentenced to death. The order was issued by Embilipitiya High Court Judge Buddhika S. Ragala. Wasantha was convicted after being found…
Vehicles not given : ITAK LC heads arrive in Garbage trucks
Heads of local councils controlled by the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) have arrived at the Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee (DCC) meeting in garbage collection tractors, in a move of protest. In a post on ‘X’, Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan…
How thousands of Afghans secretly moved to Britain after data leak
The United Kingdom set up a secret plan to resettle thousands of Afghans in Britain after an official accidentally disclosed the personal details of more than 33,000 people, putting them at risk of reprisals from the Taliban, court documents have…
China donates Rs. 5.1 Bn worth of school uniform material
China has officially completed the donation of all school uniform fabric required for the 2025 academic year in Sri Lanka, valued at Rs. 5,171 million. The official certification exchange ceremony marking the completion of the donation took place on July…
Kotmale bus accident : SLTB to disburse Rs. 7.7 Mn in compensation
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has provided a detailed account of the support and compensation measures extended to victims of the fatal Geradi Ella bus accident that occurred on May 11, 2025, killing 23 people and injuring 61. Chairman…