Negombo Chief Jailor testifies in prison clash case
The Chief Jailor of Negombo Prison, Wickrama Jayantha Kumara, yesterday (30) appeared before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court and gave two hours of testimony regarding the deadly prison clash in which 10 officers and 22 inmates were killed. Testimony was recorded…
Three arrested after container torched in Negombo following fatal collision
Two young motorcyclists were killed late on July 29 when their motorcycle collided with a container truck turning across the road in the Bolawalana area along the Negombo–Minuwangoda Road. The Police said the victims, aged 18 and 20, were residents…
Oil falls more than $1 on greater flows despite US-Iran war
Oil prices fell on Friday but kept on track for a monthly rise of about a fifth, as more supplies flowed through crucial maritime chokepoints, despite a lack of major breakthroughs in talks between the United States and Iran. Brent…
Four bodies recovered after group including top mountaineer Nirmal Purja missing in avalanche
Rescue efforts are underway to find a group of missing climbers including world-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja following an avalanche on a mountain in Pakistan, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said. Emergency crews on the ground and in helicopters are scouring…
Colombo HC jails former Police officers and civilian over 2008 robbery
The Colombo High Court has sentenced two former Police officers and a civilian to rigorous imprisonment over charges of robbery stemming from a brawl at a restaurant in Dehiwala in 2008. Delivering judgment after a lengthy trial, High Court Judge…
New Fund to support contemporary art and artists from 2027
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that a new fund will be established in 2027 to provide structured, evidence‑based support for contemporary art and artists, underscoring the government’s commitment to fostering artistic excellence and sustainable cultural development. Speaking at the Ministry…
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops to Rs. 339 in some banks
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate dropping to Rs. 339 in some banks. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and…
ICC men’s cricket World Cup 2027 host cities and brand revealed
The host cities and the brand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 were revealed on Thursday (30) at a spectacular launch event in Johannesburg as South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia prepare to host the tournament in October and…
Hamas reaches Gaza disarmament agreement with Board of Peace
Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a document setting out a plan for their disarmament in Gaza, in what United States President Donald Trump has called “a monumental step” towards peace and security. Al Jazeera has received a…
Mahinda Deshapriya warns against Provincial Councils operating without elected members
Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has strongly criticized the continued operation of Provincial Councils without elected representatives, calling it a violation of democratic principles. Addressing the media, Deshapriya said that while some argue the councils can function administratively, “it is…