Govt launches investor call for domestic phosphate fertilizer production
Senior Advisor to the President on Science and Technology, Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, says the government officially launched an investor call this week for the domestic production of phosphate fertilizer. In a statement on social media, Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya said full…
Man arrested with smuggled agrochemicals in Puttalam
A suspect has been arrested while transporting a stock of smuggled agrochemicals in Puttalam on Tuesday (19). Strengthened naval security and intelligence led to the apprehension of the suspect in the Ethathalai area. The operation was carried out by SLNS…
Road sinking in Borella : Alternative routes announced
Vehicular movement has been disrupted in Borella due to a section of the road sinking on the route entering Colombo between the Borella Model Farm Junction and the D.S. Senanayake Junction. According to the Police, drivers heading toward Colombo are…
Afternoon showers expected in some areas today
Atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces in the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in…
’America’s nicest judge’ Frank Caprio passed away
Judge Frank Caprio, the compassionate jurist who rose to international fame through his reality court show Caught in Providence, has passed away at the age of 88 following a long and brave fight with pancreatic cancer. His death was confirmed…
Homagama PS member killing: Ex-soldier arrested
A suspect has been arrested over the fatal shooting of a former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said. The killing occurred on August 12 in the Gehenewala area of the Meegoda police division. Investigators arrested the…
Open Doors to a Top Australian University with Jeewa Australian Education Roadshow 2025
Get ready to embark on a journey towards an innovative future! On the 29th, 30th and 31st of August, the Jeewa Australian Education Roadshow 2025 will unlock a world of opportunities for you. The exhibition will be held from 12…
Sampath Bank Achieves 11thWin as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail and Best Commercial Bank
Sampath Bank has once again been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank and Best Commercial Bank by the UK based World Finance magazine at the World Finance Banking Awards 2025. This marks the 11th year the Bank has received…
South Africa spinner reclaims No.1 ranking for ODI bowlers
A new No.1 ODI bowler is crowned as South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj displaces Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana at the top. South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj has re-claimed his mantle as the No.1 ranked ODI bowler in the world following…
Today’s News Digest – August 20
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. Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon…