Gunfire Reported in Matara: Authorities Launch Immediate Investigation
A shooting incident was reported in Kapugama, Matara, early this morning (August 3), resulting in one person being injured, police
Island-Wide Cloud Cover Expected Throughout the Day, Says Met Department
Weather Forecast – 03 August 2025 Issued at 5:30 a.m. by the Department of Meteorology Cloudy conditions are expected to
U.S. Reduces Tariff on Sri Lankan Exports to 20% Amid Trade Talks
In a key boost for Sri Lankan exporters, the United States has officially reduced the tariff rate on Sri Lankan
Demi Lovato Returns to Pop Scene with High-Energy New Single ‘Fast’
Demi Lovato has made a swift comeback to the pop music scene with the release of her latest single, “Fast,”
Afternoon Showers Forecast for Multiple Provinces Today, Says Met Department
Showers or thundershowers are expected in several parts of the country after 1:00 p.m. today, particularly in the North-Central, Uva,
Rear Seatbelt Use Now Compulsory for Expressway Travel, Authorities Announce
Beginning tomorrow (August 1), wearing seatbelts will be mandatory for all rear-seat passengers in light vehicles travelling on expressways, Transport
Sri Lanka Customs Confirms Investigation into BYD EVs; Importer Held Responsible for Delay
Sri Lanka Customs has launched an official investigation into a consignment of BYD electric vehicles over concerns that the motor
Dr. Tamara Kalubowila assumes duties as Chairman of J’pura Hospital
Dr. Tamara Kalubowila has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital. The Minister of Health
UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions
The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps to end the appalling situation in
YouTube to be included in Australia’s teen social media ban
YouTube will be included in Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16, after the government ditched a previous