Navy seizes 896 kg of Kerala cannabis in Mannar
A stock of Kerala cannabis, weighing 896.59 kilos, has been recovered in the Murunkan area in Mannar. The cannabis was found during a raid conducted by the Sri Lankan Navy, based on a tip-off from the Police Special Task Force….
Court halts arrest of lawyer linked to Halloluwa shooting probe
The Court of Appeal has issued an interim restraining order to the Colombo Crimes Division, preventing the arrest of a lawyer suspected in connection with the investigation into the shooting incident involving the vehicle of former National Lotteries Board Director,…
CEB trade unions launch work-to-rule protest over restructuring
The trade unions representing electricity workers have announced that they will engage in a work-to-rule trade union action across the island, starting from midnight today (04). The trade union action has been planned in protest against the unilateral restructuring process…
Rain expected in some areas of Sri Lanka 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. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Ampara,…
Sajith Premadasa to be summoned by bribery commission – Report
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has reportedly been summoned before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over a complaint that government funds were used to renovate the United National Party (UNP) headquarters, Sirikotha, Newsfirst reported. The complaint…
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2025 cut-off marks released
The district-level cut-off marks of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2025 have been released by the Department of Examination. The post Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2025 cut-off marks released appeared first on Newswire.
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Results Released – doenets.lk
The Department of Examinations says that the results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2025 has been released. The exam, one of the most competitive assessments for primary students in Sri Lanka, was conducted last month with thousands of participants…
Investigation launched after Visa Issue halts Sri Lanka Karate Team’s Departure
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has ordered a full investigation into the failure to secure visas for Sri Lanka’s national karate team, which resulted in the athletes missing the 23rd Asian Karate Championship in China. In a statement…
No approval for road construction through Sinharaja – Ministry
The Ministry of Environment has clarified that it has not granted approval or support for any road construction project through the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. The clarification follows recent media reports suggesting a road was being built through the forest. According…
Today’s News Digest – September 3
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. ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ operated ICE…