55 international flyers, 25 nations: Colombo Kite Festival to unite the world
The skies above Galle Face Green will burst into a kaleidoscope of color and culture on August 24, 2025, as Sri Lanka proudly hosts the Derana Colombo International Kite Festival 2025—a landmark event celebrating global unity, creativity, and tradition. What…
Central Bank clarifies: Money printing and broad money supply are not the same
The Central Bank has clarified that money printing and broad money supply are two distinct concepts, following recent public debates on the issue. In a statement, the bank explained that “money printing” commonly refers to the Central Bank directly…
With Wang Yi visit, Delhi signals strategic autonomy to US
Beijing has billed Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi this week as an effort to “enhance political mutual trust”. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and China’s Special Representative…
Shooting incident reported in Bandaragama
A man has been killed in a shooting near the Thunbodhiya Bridge in Bandaragama. Police said two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire with a T-56 assault rifle at a person traveling in a car. The victim died from his…
Young Environment Pioneers honoured with Presidential Medals
The ‘Environment Pioneer President’s Medal Awarding Ceremony – 2025’ was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, today (21), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The event, jointly organised annually by the Central Environmental Authority…
iPhone 17 launch : What we know so far
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, continuing its tradition of early September launches. Pre-orders are likely to open Sept. 12, with devices reaching stores Sept. 19, according to industry reports. The lineup will include…
Young man remanded for threatening to release nude videos of girlfriend
A young man has been ordered to be remanded until September 3 by the Colombo Additional Magistrate over allegations of threatening to share nude video footage of his girlfriend on social media. According to a complaint lodged with the Children…
Doctor transfers : GMOA to launch TU action on Monday
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced it will launch a trade union action from Monday (25 Aug) in protest against alleged irregularities in the transfer of doctors by the Health Ministry. In a statement, the GMOA accused ministry…
SLBC to name studio after renowned singer Nanda Malini
The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation’s (SLBC) 09th studio will be officially named the Dr. Nanda Malini Studio, SLBC Chairman Uditha Gayashan Gunasekara announced. According to the SLBC Chairman, the 09th studio will be officially named during an event held at…
BASL calls for inclusion of ‘Law’ in national education curriculum
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the government to introduce “Law” as a subject in the national education curriculum. In a letter addressed to Education Minister, PM Harini Amarasuriya, the BASL said there is a need and…