Weather today: Showers will occur at times
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 July 2025 Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers may occur in the…
National Media Policy Draft : Now Public
The draft of the National Media Policy has been published in Sinhala, Tamil, and English languages for open comments on the Ministry website. Please refer to it through Download The post National Media Policy Draft : Now Public appeared first…
Hrithik Roshan to Headline City of Dreams opening replacing SRK
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has been confirmed as the new headliner for the much-anticipated event at City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2nd, replacing fellow icon Shah Rukh Khan, who has pulled out due to undisclosed reasons. Organizers announced…
Can shops add 2.5% fee for Card Use ? CBSL replies
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has clarified that merchants are not legally permitted to charge an additional fee—such as 2.5%—from customers for transactions made using debit or credit cards. The Central Bank stated that under the agreement between merchants…
Today’s News Digest – July 23
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. No plans to restrict…
Sri Lanka is shifting away from an education system solely focused on pass or fail examination outcomes – Prime Minister
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“How can you lie like this?” – Minister Wasantha slams Opposition Leader Sajith
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WHO raises concern about spread of Chikungunya virus
The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the globe two decades ago, as new outbreaks linked to the Indian Ocean region spread to…
Unlawful Aragalaya arrest : SC to hear Nuwan Bopage’s petition
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Nuwan Bopage, who alleges he was unlawfully arrested by Police during the GotaGoGama protest at Galle Face. The petition claims that Bopage’s arrest and…
Mahadula Kumari Clinches Gold for Sri Lanka at World Taekwondo Hanmadang 2025 in USA
Irangani Pushpa Kumari Mahadula In a powerful display of skill, dedication, and national pride, Mahadula Kumari brought home a gold medal for Sri Lanka at the World Taekwondo Hanmadang 2025, held from July 17–19 at the prestigious Anaheim Convention Center…