Former Sri Lanka Cricket President Upali Dharmadasa passes away
Former Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Upali Dharmadasa has passed away. Dharmadasa, a prominent figure in Sri Lankan cricket administration, served as President of the country’s cricket governing body on multiple occasions. Further details regarding his passing and funeral arrangements…
55-year-old injured in Bellanwila shooting
A 55-year-old person has been injured in a shooting reported in the Bellanwila area, Police said. The victim has been admitted to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital for treatment following the shooting. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting and…
Sri Lanka feels the heat as Trincomalee temperature nears 40°C
Several parts of Sri Lanka recorded high temperatures on Saturday (25), with Trincomalee reporting a maximum temperature of 39.9°C, according to data released by the Department of Meteorology. Polonnaruwa recorded 38.6°C, while Mullaitivu reached 37.5°C. Monaragala recorded 37.3°C and Vavuniya…
Investment in education, arts key to national development
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the government views investment in education, creativity, culture and the arts as an integral part of national development, describing them as essential to fostering innovation, addressing challenges and strengthening democracy. Speaking at the Colombo Literary…
Missing 17-year-old girl found dead in Balangoda quarry
The body of a 17-year-old girl reported missing earlier this week has been recovered from a quarry in Kajuwatta, Mahawalathenna, police said. The teenager, a resident of Mahawalathenna in Balangoda, had been missing since July 23. Her father subsequently lodged…
Starship completes 1st test flight since SpaceX IPO
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket completed a test flight on Friday, the first since Elon Musk’s company went public on Wall Street in June. The ship splashed down into the Indian Ocean, which was celebrated by SpaceX employees watching along from the…
Dengue death toll rises to 61
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has risen to 61, while the number of cases reported so far this year has reached 80,905, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said 25,530 cases were recorded in July alone…
Students win : Indian Education Minister resigns
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following weeks of youth protests over a series of examination paper leaks. “I have sent my resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Pradhan said on Saturday. The post Students win : Indian Education…
Greek-operated air defence system shoots down missiles over Saudi
An air defence system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen on Saturday towards oil refineries in Yanbu, Greek security sources told Reuters. Saudi Civil Defence had issued an emergency alert in…
Trump threatens EU with tariff probe over Google, tech fines
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to launch a tariff investigation against the EU in response to the bloc’s anti-competition fines and other penalties levied against US tech giants like Google, Apple, Amazon and Meta. In particular, he cited…