PM calls for education system to foster innovation
Education Minister, PM Harini Amarasuriya, has highlighted the importance of creating a new generation that is capable of seeking solutions to global challenges, emphasizing the need for a new education system that goes beyond the traditional framework. PM Amarasuriya stated…
Above 100 mm of rain expected in some areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Heavy falls of about 100 mm are likely in some places, while a few showers may occur in the…
36-year-old killed in Ganegoda
A 36-year-old man was killed in Ganegoda, within the Elpitiya Police Division, on the evening of September 8, 2025. Police said the victim, a resident of the area, had been attacked with a sharp weapon during a dispute with another…
Asia Cup 2025, Where To Watch Live: TV Channels And Live Streaming
The Asia Cup 2025, beginning Sept. 9 in the United Arab Emirates, will be broadcast and streamed across multiple platforms to reach cricket fans worldwide. The tournament will run through Sept. 28 and feature eight teams in the T20 format….
Six killed in East Jerusalem attack; Israeli forces kill 40 in Gaza
Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn have killed at least 40 people and destroyed another high-rise in Gaza City, bringing the number of buildings razed during its campaign to seize the largest urban centre in the Gaza Strip to at…
Police Uniforms, Field Gear found at Suspected Meth Lab Site in Middeniya
Police uniforms, field gear, and fabric resembling official attire were discovered at a property in Thalawa Dakuna, Middeniya, during an ongoing investigation into suspected meth production. Middeniya Police recovered the items on September 8 during a search and excavation operation….
False report attributed to ASP Olagala over seized containers, says Police
Police in a statement said that reports circulating on social media claiming two containers held at the Colombo Port under a red label for inspection, and suspected to contain chemicals linked to crystal methamphetamine (ICE), had been released on the…
Suspect remanded for filming Chief Justice’s convoy
Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered that a suspect arrested for allegedly filming the convoy of the Chief Justice be remanded until September 10. The suspect, taken into custody by the Kurunduwatta Police, was produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama….
Today’s News Digest – September 8
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. Sri Lanka Rejects External…
What did FM Vijitha tell the UNHRC?
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, says the government is committed to advancing accountability through domestic processes and it opposes external mechanisms, such as the Sri Lanka Accountability Project, which create divisions and hinder national reconciliation. He further…