Gulf News names top billionaires in South Asian nations including Sri Lanka
Gulf News has released its list of the wealthiest individuals in South Asia for 2025, naming Mukesh Ambani of India as the region’s richest with an estimated net worth of USD 118 billion. The report also identified the richest in…
Vehicle export scheme proposed to replace old cars
Secretary-General of the Global Federation of Sri Lankan Business Councils (GFSLBC) and entrepreneur Sajeev Rajaputhra has proposed a mechanism to export old vehicles from Sri Lanka and replace them with newer imports. Speaking at a media briefing, he said vehicle…
New Zealand announces two new work visas to aid workforce shortages
Two new work visas to support sectors like agriculture, forestry, and tourism will be open for applications in December, the New Zealand Government has announced. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced on Q+A a three-year Global Workforce Seasonal Visa for the…
Opinion: Why Pahalgam attack leaves no doubt about Pakistan’s hand in Kashmir terrorism
By Ankit K Beyond denial: Why Pahalgam attack leaves no doubt about Pakistan’s hand in Kashmir terrorism On April 22, a peaceful spring day in the lush, tourist-frequented Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was shattered by a sudden…
President AKD to visit US & Japan next month
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on two overseas visits in September, first to the United States for the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, followed by a state visit to Japan. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told media that…
Thousands protest in Tel Aviv over Israel’s Gaza City occupation plan
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday night to oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to escalate the nearly two-year Gaza war, demanding an immediate end to the campaign and for the release of the…
Fire breaks out on boats at Galle Fisheries Harbour
A massive fire has broken out on several boats docked at the Galle Fisheries Harbour. The Galle Municipal Council Fire Unit, along with the Navy, the Galle District Disaster Management Unit, and members of the fishing community, have brought the…
Navy seizes Indian fishing boat poaching in island waters
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in island waters, north of Mannar During an operation conducted on 09 Aug 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 07 Indian fishermen while they were poaching…
Former President Ranil to make a special statement today
Former President and United National Party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to make a special statement today (10). He is expected to express his views on the current crisis that has emerged concerning the youth councils and associations. Recognised as…
Weather today: spells of light showers in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 August 2025 Several spells of light showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur…