Colombo Port profits surge by 66% in first half of 2025
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has recorded a significant 66% increase in profits during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, the…
Indian devotees fund new Meditation Centre at Sri Lanka’s Seetha Amman Temple
A new meditation hall at the historic Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya was officially inaugurated on Saturday (03), in a ceremony attended by Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and Indian High Commissioner Santhosh Jha. Named the Ashok Vatika…
Matara incident becomes 76th shooting in 2025 – Captured on CCTV
A shooting was reported around 6:35 a.m. today (August 3) in the Kapugama area of Matara, police said. According to reports, two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle at a man inside a residence….
“No tolerance for violence or ragging in universities ”- PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that there will be zero tolerance for violence or ragging in universities. However, she assured that there will be no interference in student protests, struggles, or student politics. She made these remarks during…
200,000 tourist arrivals in July: SL on track for pre-pandemic numbers
Sri Lanka welcomed 200,244 tourists in July 2025, marking a 6.6% increase compared to the same month last year. This is the first time in four months that monthly arrivals have crossed the 200,000 mark, with the last such high…
Former Indian PM’s son sentenced for life in rape case
A court in southern India has sentenced Karnataka politician Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of raping a domestic worker. The sentencing was delivered on Saturday, a day after the 34-year-old former MP was convicted of sexually…
Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 100mn worth of Kush
Two Indian nationals have been arrested at the Katunayake International Airport while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush cannabis valued at Rs. 100 million. The arrests were made by officers of the airport’s Narcotics Bureau. The suspects—a 37-year-old man…
Weather today: cloudy skies over most parts of the island
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 August 2025 Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-Central, Eastern Central, and Uva…
Veteran Tamil comedy Actor Madhan Bob passed away
Popular Tamil film actor Madhan Bob, who entertained film fans through his characteristic laughter and amusing expressions, died. He died due to health-related issues on Saturday, a source close to his family said. He was 71. He has been battling…
How can foreigners get Temporary Driving Licence in Sri Lanka ?
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