Special insurance scheme introduced for fishing community A special insurance scheme has been introduced by the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board for the fishing community engaged in fishing activities in lagoon and inland waters as their livelihood. 31-07-2025 [More]
Two earthquakes hit Tibet hours after powerful tremors jolt Russia A second earthquake hit Tibet on Wednesday registering a magnitude of 4.0 according to a statement from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). 31-07-2025 [More]
SC informed ex-President Gotabaya prepared to give evidence in Lalith- Kugan habeas corpus case Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed the Supreme Court today (30) through his legal representatives that he is prepared to provide evidence in relation to the habeas corpus case filed by the relatives of activists Lalith Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan who went missing in 2011. 31-07-2025 [More]
11 including underworld gang member arrested in Chilaw A total of 11 individuals including a member of an organized crime gang based in Colombo have been taken into custody during a raid conducted at a residence in Bangadeniya Chilaw police stated. 31-07-2025 [More]
Tsunami waves hit Alaska and Hawaii US West Coast on alert Tsunami waves have reached parts of Alaska and Hawaii according to foreign media reports. 31-07-2025 [More]
PM Harini appointed Chairperson of Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Commission for the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 31-07-2025 [More]
Hambantota Bird Park owner granted bail The owner of a bird park in Nagarawewa Hambantota where several luxury motorcycles imported illegally were found has been released on bail. 31-07-2025 [More]
July allowance for elders to be credited to bank accounts today The monthly allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70 enrolled in the welfare benefit program will be credited to their respective bank accounts today (30) the Welfare Benefits Board has announced. 31-07-2025 [More]
Okkampitiya Police OIC arrested on bribery charge The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Okkampitiya Police Station has been arrested by officers of the Bribery Commission over an allegation of soliciting a bribe. 30-07-2025 [More]
Maldivian FM reaffirms commitment to work closely with Sri Lanka to boost ties Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdulla Khaleel today (29) paid a courtesy call on the President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake who is on an official visit to Maldives. 30-07-2025 [More]
