Colombo Colts Cricket Club marks 152 years of excellence with a grand celebration
Colombo Colts Cricket Club proudly celebrated its 152nd Anniversary with a grand event at the club premises. It was a special evening to honour the club’s long journey, achievements, and the people who made it possible. The celebration was attended…
AG’s Dept to file indictments in over 20 cases of state asset misuse
The Attorney General’s Department states indictments will be filed with regard to over 20 controversial incidents linked to the tenures of former governments. According to the AG’s Department, a special team is currently working on the matter. The AG’s Department…
41 state officials arrested by Bribery Commission over 07 months in 2025
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has received 3,937 complaints during the first seven months of this year. According to the Commission’s progress report, of these, 1,011 complaints were dismissed without investigation due to insufficient evidence…
Olivia Colman praises Sri Lankan cuisine as ‘best food’
British actress Olivia Colman says the best food she has had was while on holiday in Sri Lanka. Coleman revealed this during an interview with fellow English actor Benedict Cumberbatch for their new film ‘The Roses’. When asked about her…
Sun directly over five cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above five (05) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.09 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Marawila, Dampelessa, Mawathagama,…
Child among five killed in separate accidents
Five people, including a child, were killed in separate road and rail accidents across the country on Tuesday (02 Sept), according to the Police. In Polgahawela, an 8-year-old girl riding pillion on a motorcycle died after the bike was struck…
Two arrested over Meetiyagoda, Bandaragama shootings
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with recent shooting incidents in the South and Western Provinces. Officers from the Special Task Force detained a 31-year-old resident of Lindula in Talawakelle yesterday, acting on information linking him to an attempted…
How Controlling the Dalai Lama’s Succession Could Backfire
In early July, thousands of Tibetans, Buddhists, and other well-wishers gathered in the northern Indian hill town of Dharamsala, the seat of the Tibetan government in exile, to mark the 90th birthday of Tenzin Gyatso—better known as the 14th Dalai…
Rain expected in some districts today
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts today. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 pm. According…
Two killed in Central Expressway crash
Two people were killed in a collision between a lorry and a bowser transporting fuel near the Mirigama entrance of the Central Expressway late last night, police said. The crash occurred around 11 p.m. at the 41st-kilometer post. The lorry…