24 wanted suspects arrested in Police islandwide operations
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested 24 wanted suspects in islandwide operations conducted on Monday (15). The arrested suspects are wanted for their direct involvement in various crimes in the country. According to the Police, a total of 27,580 persons…
Manufacturing growth slows, services expand in Sri Lanka August PMI
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 55.2 in August 2025. This indicates an expansion in manufacturing activities, albeit at a slower rate compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Purchasing…
Chevening Scholarships : Update from British HC
The British High Commission in Sri Lanka has announced that the applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the United Kingdom (UK) will close on 7 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC. Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to…
Rain expected in several areas of Sri Lanka today
Cloudy skies can be expected over the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces today. According to the Department of Meteorology, several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara…
BYD court case in Sri Lanka : New update
The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeals that a special expert committee report on the motor capacity of BYD vehicles, which were detained by Sri Lanka Customs and later released on bank guarantees, will be available within the…
Next Generation Leadership: Mithila Wegapitiya Appointed Vice Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings
Mithila Wegapitiya – Vice Chairman, LAUGFS Holdings Ltd. LAUGFS Holdings Ltd. has announced the appointment of Mithila Wegapitiya as its new Vice Chairman, following the resignation of co-founder Thilak de Silva. This leadership change comes in the wake of a…
Sri Lanka records 4.9% GDP growth in Q2 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. GDP at constant 2015 prices rose to Rs. 2,883 billion, up from Rs. 2,749 billion in the…
Today’s News Digest – September 15
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Sampath Manamperi to surrender,…
Pakistan to withdraw from Asia Cup ?
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has demanded the “immediate removal” of match referee Andy Pycroft after a controversy erupted over players from India and Pakistan not shaking hands during their Asia Cup clash in Dubai. Naqvi, who also heads…
Young woman remanded for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall
The young woman accused of defacing the Sigiriya Mirror Wall has been remanded until September 26 by Dambulla Magistrate Nilantha Wimalaratne. A group of workers from a factory in Avissawella had visited Sigiriya on Sunday (Sept 14) during which the…