02 arrested for defrauding Rs. 100 Mn in ‘Urumaya’ deed scam
A 55-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman have been arrested for allegedly defrauding around Rs. 100 million, by claiming to give freehold deeds under the ‘Urumaya’ national programme. According to the Police, the suspects were arrested by the Criminal Investigations…
6.9 magnitude earthquake kills more than 20 in central Philippines
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing more than 20 people and raising fears of considerable destruction. The shallow earthquake struck around 10 p.m. local time, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), just west…
Rain expected in a few areas today
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today. According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere on the island. Fairly strong winds…
Sri Lankan underworld figure ‘Tinker’ deported from Dubai, taken into custody
Sri Lankan national Sridharan Niranjan, also known as ‘Tinker’, who was deported from Dubai, was brought to the island this morning (Oct. 1) and handed over to local authorities. Officials from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested him at the…
CA Sri Lanka submits comprehensive National Budget 2026 proposals, reinforcing its role in shaping a robust taxation framework
CA Sri Lanka President Mr. Heshana Kuruppu presenting the budget proposals to the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma at the Ministry of Finance In a significant move underscoring its commitment to national fiscal stability and economic…
OxfordAQA Empowers Sri Lankan Teachers to Deliver World Class GCSE & A/Level English for Your Child’s Future
OxfordAQA has launched its first subject-specific teacher training programme in Bangladesh, reinforcing its commitment to supporting teachers and raising educational standards in the country. The two-day training, held on 23 and 24 September 2025 at Renuka City Hotel, Colombo focused…
Ran Dhoni book narrating Dr. Shafi’s daughter’s ordeal unveiled
The book Ran Dhoni, which tells the story of the daughter of Dr. Shiabdeen Mohamed Shafi, a doctor who was falsely accused in 2019 of forcibly sterilizing women, was launched on Tuesday (30) at the Colombo International Book Fair. Written…
Fuel price reduced
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight today (30). The price of a litre of Auto Diesel has been reduced by Rs. 6 to Rs. 277. Octane 95 Petrol has also been…
Mahanayaka Theras criticize corporal punishment ban & alleged LGBTQ promotion
The Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwathu, Asgiriya, Amarapura, and Ramanna Chapters have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing strong opposition to what they described as efforts to promote LGBTQ lifestyles and amend the Penal Code to outlaw corporal punishment….
Watch: Sri Lanka’s national anthem wins hearts at Women’s World Cup opener
In a stirring start to the ICC Women’s World Cup, Sri Lanka’s national anthem, “Sri Lanka Matha”, was delivered with solemn pride by singer Nuwandha Senarathne, drawing widespread praise and emotional response from spectators and commentators alike. The anthem performance…