Ex-SDIG Priyantha Jayakody released on bail
Kandy Magistrate Srinath Wijesekera yesterday (06 Aug) ordered the release on bail of retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Priyantha Jayakody, who had been remanded after being arrested under suspicion. Jayakody was remanded in connection with a false…
Rain expected in some provinces today
A few showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and Batticaloa,…
From India with Kush: High Hopes Crash at BIA
Three Indian nationals, including two women, have been arrested with Kush drugs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (Aug. 7), police said. The suspects—a 42-year-old man and two women aged 22 and 43—were taken into custody during a…
Shooting incident reported in Nawinna, Maharagama
One individual has been hospitalised after being shot in the Nawinna area of Maharagama, police said. The incident occurred today, and the injured person has been admitted to hospital for treatment. Further investigations are underway to determine the motive and…
India fires back at Trump’s additional 25% tariff move
Shortly after US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 percent against India, the Indian government has stated it will move to “protect national interest.” In its official statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has called the additional tariffs…
US imposes an additional 25% tariff on India
US President Donald Trump imposes an additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases On July 30, Trump had announced 25% tariffs on India. The post US imposes an additional 25% tariff on India appeared first on Newswire.
EDB addresses impact of 20% US tariffs with Industry Leaders
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) today held a discussion with high-level government officials and numerous export sector representatives regarding the 20% tariff recently imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan goods. According to the EDB, the discussion…
“Chichi’s rocket” : PM presents BOI data
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya provided a detailed account in Parliament on the Supreme SAT satellite project, following a question raised by Opposition MP D.V. Chanaka. She said that on May 23, 2012, Supreme SAT Pvt. Ltd. signed an agreement with…
63 arrested for bribery, corruption in first half of 2025: PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that within the past six months of this year, 63 individuals, including politicians, their relatives, and government officials, have been taken into custody based on bribery or corruption allegations. She made the revelation in Parliament…
Cardinal to send letter of demand to Wimal
A letter of demand will be sent to National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa, requesting a correction to a statement made regarding Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. The statement in question was made during a television interview and later published on a…