CCTV captures moment gunmen shot shop worker in Maligawatte
An individual has been injured after being shot by unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle in the Maligawatte area today. According to the Police, the injured person has been identified as an employee of a spare parts shop in the area….
New ICC ODI rankings : New movements
Zimbabwe standout performer moves to top of ODI all-rounder rankings to headline several men’s white-ball shuffles. Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza has taken the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI All-Rounder rankings, moving to the summit thanks to back-to-back strong performances…
HRCSL issues 16 recommendations on Chemmani mass grave probe
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has urged stronger measures to ensure accountability and transparency in the ongoing investigation into the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna, where more than 200 human remains have been uncovered. Following a fact-finding…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (03 Sept), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.24 to Rs. 298.44,…
‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ operated ICE factory in SL : Police Minister
Investigations have found a factory producing Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) in Nuwara Eliya, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said. Minister Wijepala said that underworld figure Mandinu Padmasiri, alias ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, had invested over Rs. 04 million in the factory. He…
Govt issues first Telecommunications Infrastructure Services License
Sri Lanka’s first Telecommunications Infrastructure Services License was awarded on Tuesday (02 Sept) to EDOTCO Services Lanka (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of EDOTCO Group, Asia’s leading integrated telecommunications infrastructure provider. The license, issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri…
Trinco Hospital gets new infectious waste incinerator
A state-of-the-art infectious waste incinerator installed at the Trincomalee District General Hospital is scheduled to be vested with the public on Friday, 05th September 2025. According to the Ministry of Health, the infectious waste incinerator was installed at the hospital…
Ex-IGP Pujith released from 2017 assault case
Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara has been released from the case on the alleged attempted criminal intimidation and assault of a Police Headquarters elevator operator in 2017. He was released from the case by the Fort Magistrate’s Court when the matter…
Sri Lankan karate team misses Asian Championship after visa delay
Sri Lankan karate athletes scheduled to depart on Tuesday (02 Sept) to participate in the 23rd Asian Karate Championship in China were unable to travel due to visa issues, it is reported. According to reports, despite the scheduled flight time,…
One person injured in Maligawatte shooting
An individual has been injured after being shot by unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle in the Maligawatte area today. According to the Police, the injured person has been identified as an employee of a spare parts shop in the area….