Watagala goes to CID over Cinnamon Life apartment claim
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the spread of hateful and false statements against him on social media. He stated that legal action will be taken under civil…
Long-used Railways font officially named as ‘Ruhunu Kumari’
Sri Lanka Railways yesterday formalized the font used for its nameboards during the launch of renovation work at Maradana Railway Station. The font, named Ruhunu Kumari, was officially published and presented to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Transport Minister Bimal…
US and China reach deal on TikTok -Trump administration
A deal has been reached between the Trump administration and China to keep TikTok operational in the United States, administration officials announced Monday, concluding a yearslong effort that began during President Donald Trump’s first term. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
Housing for presidents vs. housing for people
By Dhananath Fernando The past week’s talk has been about curtailing housing facilities and other perks for former presidents. Many Sri Lankans are rightly interested in where former leaders live. But here is the real question: why are millions of…
35 yr old woman killed in Southern Expressway accident
A 35-year-old woman was reported dead after the van she was travelling in had collided with a lorry on the Southern Expressway this morning (16). According to reports, the van had been travelling towards Colombo when it collided with the…
24 wanted suspects arrested in Police islandwide operations
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested 24 wanted suspects in islandwide operations conducted on Monday (15). The arrested suspects are wanted for their direct involvement in various crimes in the country. According to the Police, a total of 27,580 persons…
Manufacturing growth slows, services expand in Sri Lanka August PMI
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 55.2 in August 2025. This indicates an expansion in manufacturing activities, albeit at a slower rate compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Purchasing…
Chevening Scholarships : Update from British HC
The British High Commission in Sri Lanka has announced that the applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the United Kingdom (UK) will close on 7 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC. Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to…
Rain expected in several areas of Sri Lanka today
Cloudy skies can be expected over the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces today. According to the Department of Meteorology, several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara…
BYD court case in Sri Lanka : New update
The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeals that a special expert committee report on the motor capacity of BYD vehicles, which were detained by Sri Lanka Customs and later released on bank guarantees, will be available within the…