Social media video that led to handcuffs : Rapper arrested
Rapper named Madhava Prasad has been arrested with a fake pistol and narcotics in Homagama, police said. The arrest followed an investigation after a video circulated on Facebook showing six men consuming drugs while keeping a firearm nearby. Police took…
BASL warns against social media interference in judiciary
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed concern over recent social media comments and predictions by individuals and YouTubers on judicial decisions, warning that such actions undermine the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system….
18 abandoned bridge projects in Hambantota
A review of the projects implemented under the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, along with a pre-budget discussions for 2026, was held today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President…
Five of the world’s safest countries in 2025
Iceland remains the world’s most peaceful country in 2025, continuing a streak it has held since 2008. It is closely followed by Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland, according to the latest Global Peace Index issued by the Institute for…
Today’s News Digest – August 25
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. PM’s Office denies news…
Gandara businessman shooting : Gunman & motorcyclist arrested
The gunman and motorcyclist wanted over the shooting incident targeting a businessman in the Kapugama area under the Gandara Police Division on 03rd August, have been arrested. According to the Police, the suspects were arrested in the Wellampitiya and Ganemulla–Imbulgoda…
“Our drivers & conductors assaulted at least once a month” : SLTB employees
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees staged a protest today against the integrated timetable with private buses. The SLTB employees allege that private buses have been offered profitable routes under the integrated timetable. They further accused private bus drivers and…
Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka begins 4-day India visit to boost bilateral ties
Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a four-day visit, accompanied by his spouse, Suluweti Rabuka. He was welcomed at the airport by Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta…
A Japan-India Model to Unlock the Indo-Pacific’s Potential
The Japan and India Special Strategic and Global Partnership represents a distinct model of Indo-Pacific cooperation that operates on its own strategic logic and institutional foundations. Regional security discussions often emphasize multilateral frameworks. However, the bilateral Japan-India relationship tells a…
India says U.S. trade negotiations are still going on as fresh tariffs loom
India’s foreign minister said on Saturday that trade negotiations with Washington are continuing but there are lines that New Delhi needs to defend, just days before hefty additional U.S. tariffs are due to hit. Indian goods face additional U.S. tariffs…