Rain expected in some provinces today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern…
Six killed in separate road accidents across Sri Lanka
Six people, including four young men, have died following five separate road accidents reported from various parts of the country on Tuesday (Aug. 5), police said. Two motorcyclists, aged 20 and 31, from Galenbindunuwewa and Anguruwatota, were killed in a…
Wanted gangster Kehelbaddara Padme speaks out in rare TV interview
Wanted under multiple warrants and long evading arrest, underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme has reportedly granted an exclusive interview to a local television channel. The post Wanted gangster Kehelbaddara Padme speaks out in rare TV interview appeared first on Newswire.
President reveals more details on 2026 Salary increase
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that next year’s budget allocations will be set aside to build a modern public service, following a self-critique of the state, which he described as being in a state of physical and spiritual ruin. President…
Sri Lankan Singers raise song rights issue with President
The Sri Lankan Singers Association has requested President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to amend the necessary laws to grant full and legal rights to singers and composers, as well as lyricists, for a song. The request was made during a meeting…
China donates Rs. 400 Mn in Disaster Relief Equipment to Sri Lanka
The Government of China donated a consignment of disaster relief equipment worth over Rs. 400 million to Sri Lanka at a formal handover ceremony held at the Disaster Management Division in Colombo today (05 Aug). Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong officially…
“Medamulana is better than Wijerama” – MR
Medamulana is much better than Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today. He made the remark in response to questions raised by journalists on the current government’s efforts to remove privileges afforded to former Presidents. Speaking further,…
BYD detention taken to Court : Key updates
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday said it will reconvene on August 7 to further review a petition filed seeking the release of nearly 1,000 BYD electric vehicles currently held by Sri Lanka Customs. The petition, filed by John Keells…
Today’s News Digest – August 5
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. Deshabandu Tennakoon removed from…
Cabinet decision on Charmers Granaries property in Fort
Cabinet approval has been granted to call investment proposals for the plot of land identified as Charmers Granaries, located at Olcott Mawatha in Colombo Fort, belonging to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and to lease it on a 99-year basis. …