Weather today: Rain in several areas, strong winds above 50 kmph
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 July 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly strong winds of about 50 kmph…
Toy used in Drug Trafficking Scheme
A 29-year-old woman from Kotahena has been arrested in Seeduwa for allegedly trafficking drugs concealed inside a toy, using her 8-year-old child in the operation, police said. The arrest was made during a special joint raid conducted early this morning…
Chemmani Mass Grave: Remains of 90 Individuals Unearthed in Jaffna
Human skeletal remains belonging to at least 90 individuals have been discovered during the excavations at the Chemmani cemetery site in Jaffna, according to officials conducting the investigation. The current phase of excavation, which began on July 21 under a…
Sri Lankan ‘Mother’ busted after 33-year baby bluff in Kuwait
A Sri Lankan woman has made headlines in Kuwait after authorities uncovered a 33-year-long fraud in which she deceived a Kuwaiti man, faked a pregnancy, and illegally obtained Kuwaiti citizenship. The extraordinary case has exposed major vulnerabilities in Kuwait’s identity…
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule Released
India and Pakistan are set to clash in the Asia Cup 2025 on 14 September, according to the proposed schedule accessed by India Today. The continental tournament, which will be played in the T20 format, is scheduled to take place…
High cost of living: Thousands rally in Malaysia, demanding PM Anwar’s resignation
Thousands of people rallied in the Malaysian capital on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as public discontent grows over rising living costs and allegations of failing to deliver promised reforms. Protesters – mostly wearing black…
65 persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 09 to 22 Jul 25, sixty – five (65) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended in multiple locations across the island. The operations also made way for the seizure…
Sri Lanka to Offer One-Year Visa for Maldivians from August 1
In a move aimed at enhancing regional tourism and economic ties, the Sri Lankan government will grant one-year visas for Maldivian nationals starting from August 1, 2025, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath announced yesterday. Speaking at a tourism-related exhibition in Colombo,…
“Only the fence is in question” – Minister on Dudley’s hotel
Minister of Agriculture K. D. Lalkantha has reiterated the government’s commitment to removing unauthorized structures from tank reserves. Speaking at an event in Monaragala, the minister addressed speculation regarding a hotel owned by businessman Dudley Sirisena in Polonnaruwa. “We have…
Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exports Up 5.2% in June 2025, Driven by EU and UK Growth
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grew by 5.2% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, with notable gains in the EU (+23.1%) and UK (+20.4%) markets, offsetting declines in the USA (-5.7%) and other regions (-9.3%). For…