Wild elephant found dead near Karametiya tank

A dead wild elephant has been found in a swamp near the Karametiya tank in Dahaiyagala, which comes under the Thanamalvila, Hambegamuwa Police Division.



Sri Lanka PM vows no child will fail under new education reforms

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that under Sri Lanka’s upcoming education reforms, no child will fail and all students will have the opportunity to continue their education, either through academic or vocational streams.



Sri Lanka Parliament to debate IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon’s removal tomorrow

The Parliament of Sri Lanka will hold a debate tomorrow (August 5) on the proposal to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP).



Premasiri Rathnayake removed as Buddhist Affairs Commissioner

Premasiri Rathnayake has been removed from the position of Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs.



Thilina Gamage suspended from Judicial Service

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Thilina Gamage, who served as the Magistrate and District Judge in Moratuwa.



Businessman injured in Kapugama shooting linked to underworld feud

A 48-year-old man was injured in a shooting incident reported early this morning (August 3) in Kapugama, Matara, police said.



Sri Lanka to convert Parliament Speaker’s residence into study and research centre

The Parliament of Sri Lanka has reached a policy agreement to transform the official residence of the Speaker into a dedicated Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Research.



Bus carrying garment workers overturns in Dehiowita

An accident occurred in the Thembiliyana area of Dehiowita, along the Kegalle–Avissawella road, when a bus transporting garment factory workers overturned at around 6:30 AM today (August 2).



Harsha and Sajith express contrasting views on U.S. tariff cut for Sri Lanka

Two senior figures from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have responded to the recent decision by the United States to reduce tariffs on Sri Lankan imports to 20 percent but their views highlight a clear difference in tone and outlook.



300 Sri Lanka Police officers suspended in first six months of 2025

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, has revealed that approximately 300 police officers were suspended during the first six months of 2025.



108kg of Kerala cannabis worth Rs. 21.6 Million seized in Maradankerny raid

A joint operation by the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Unit and the Nelliyadi Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the seizure of a large stock of Kerala cannabis in the Vaththirayan area of Maradankerny yesterday morning (July 31).



U.S. slashes Sri Lanka tariff to 20%

The United States has announced that the tariff rate imposed on goods imported from Sri Lanka has been reduced to 20%.



Sri Lanka launches anti-trafficking training for labour inspectors

A three-day training programme for law enforcement officials focusing on forced labour was launched on July 30, 2025 at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo, in line with the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.



CBSL targets 30% rise in daily digital payments in Sri Lanka

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced plans to increase daily digital payments in the country by approximately 30%.



Sri Lanka arrests 34 in bribery raids, 122,000 in drug crackdown in 2025

A total of 34 individuals have been arrested in connection with bribery incidents in Sri Lanka during the first six months of this year (2025), according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Fatal shooting in Kosgoda: 23-year-old tour guide killed at home

A 23-year-old tour guide was shot and killed early this morning (July 31) in the Duwamodara area of Kosgoda, according to the Sri Lanka Police.