Bandaragama shooting more details revealed (CCTV)
Police have identified the man shot dead near the Bolgoda Bridge in Bandaragama on Thursday evening as a former prison officer. The victim, 57-year-old Lalith Kumara Kodagoda, a resident of Panadura, was travelling in a car when two unidentified gunmen…
Postal chief: No pay for employees who continue strike
Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara has announced that striking postal employees will not be paid their salaries for this month. In a letter sent to employees engaged in the strike, he informed them that they must immediately report back to duty…
Suspect dead, STF officer injured in Hambantota shootout
A suspect was killed in a shootout with the Special Task Force (STF) in a forested area at Wewegama, Suriyawewa, Hambantota. Police said the suspect sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange of fire and later died after being admitted to…
Fake letter using IGP’s name goes viral – CID investigates
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against a fake letter circulating on social media that falsely claims to be an official document issued by the Inspector General of Police and other senior officers. Police said the letter, which carried…
55 international flyers, 25 nations: Colombo Kite Festival to unite the world
The skies above Galle Face Green will burst into a kaleidoscope of color and culture on August 24, 2025, as Sri Lanka proudly hosts the Derana Colombo International Kite Festival 2025—a landmark event celebrating global unity, creativity, and tradition. What…
Central Bank clarifies: Money printing and broad money supply are not the same
The Central Bank has clarified that money printing and broad money supply are two distinct concepts, following recent public debates on the issue. In a statement, the bank explained that “money printing” commonly refers to the Central Bank directly…
With Wang Yi visit, Delhi signals strategic autonomy to US
Beijing has billed Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi this week as an effort to “enhance political mutual trust”. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and China’s Special Representative…
Shooting incident reported in Bandaragama
A man has been killed in a shooting near the Thunbodhiya Bridge in Bandaragama. Police said two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire with a T-56 assault rifle at a person traveling in a car. The victim died from his…
Young Environment Pioneers honoured with Presidential Medals
The ‘Environment Pioneer President’s Medal Awarding Ceremony – 2025’ was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, today (21), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The event, jointly organised annually by the Central Environmental Authority…
iPhone 17 launch : What we know so far
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, continuing its tradition of early September launches. Pre-orders are likely to open Sept. 12, with devices reaching stores Sept. 19, according to industry reports. The lineup will include…