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In this issue

September 01, 2025

Attack on Aragalaya: CID to question former President GR

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake have been asked to make statements to the CID in connection with two separate investigations.

1 mins

Govt. warned against deaths in custody

Attorney-at-law Senaka Perera yesterday said that the NPP government should ensure the protection of those who had been arrested in Indonesia and brought back to Colombo over the weekend.

1 mins

One in three graduates unemployed

Nearly one in three graduates was unemployed in 2023, according to a survey on graduate employability carried out by universities.

1 mins

Three Excise officers arrested for posing as PNB personnel and demanding bribe

Three Excise officers have been taken into custody by the police for posing as officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau and demanding Rs. 2 million to release a person arrested with heroin.

1 mins

Trump angry with India because he thinks Modi stands between him and the Nobel Peace Prize!

United States President Donald Trump is angry with India and imposed a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports to the US because, it turns out, he believes Prime Minister Narendra Modi is standing between him and the Nobel Peace Prize!

2 mins

State-owned ONGC Chairman AK Singh declares: ‘India to buy every available drop of Russian oil as long as it's economical'

India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) group refiners will continue to buy and process every available drop of Russian crude as long as it makes economic and commercial sense, and there is no pressure to curtail oil imports from Russia amid US rhetoric and tariff action, energy major’s chairman Arun Kumar Singh declared on Friday.

2 mins

Murder suspect killed in retaliatory attack

The main suspect in a 2014 murder in Wennappuwa, Dhanushka Udaya Shanta alias 'Kata', was shot dead yesterday in a retaliatory attack. Two others, who were with him, sustained serious injuries.

1 mins

Modi and Xi express commitment to fair, reasonable resolution of India-China boundary issue

“We are development partners, not rivals. Let’s not turn differences into disputes”

4 mins

Parthesarathy Rajendran named new Executive Director of MSF South Asia

The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) also known as Doctors Without Borders in South Asia, on Friday welcomed Parthesarathy Rajendran as their new Executive Director.

1 mins

Stability restored - but where is growth?

NEXUS Public Policy Dialogue probes Sri Lanka's next economic steps

2 mins

HNB Assurance Celebrates Insurance Month with Renewed Commitment to Protection and Progress

National Insurance Day 01st September 2025

2 mins

Wake-up call for parents of Primary School children

In Sri Lanka, the intense focus on the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, in primary school, has led many parents and schools to prioritise test preparation over helping children develop their foundational skills.

7 mins

Meetings on the margin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China has attracted a lot of strategic significance not because of the SCO summit meeting taking place in Tianjin but because of his scheduled meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an effort to recalibrate the frosty relations between the two countries. These meetings on the margins of the multilateral summit are significant. Such meetings provide opportunities for an interaction between and among world leaders to discuss bilateral issues which the format of the multilateral meeting does not permit.

3 mins

India’s Next Move: Strategy in Action

India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, is navigating a crucial period of economic recalibration. With global trade tensions escalating, commodity prices fluctuating, and domestic structural transformations underway, the nation’s economic trajectory is tightly linked to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) strategy. In 2025, the RBI's priorities—price stability, financial resilience, and growth support—form the triad guiding India through this complex landscape.

4 mins

Bangladesh lessons

SHAQ Dar’s visit to Dhaka promises a reset in our relationship with Bangladesh. This is a welcome development. We would do well to enter this new phase of the relaMuhammad Yunus tionship with some humility.

3 mins

Sri Lanka’s Elephant Crisis: “No Single solution, but a collective Will” – Jehan CanagaRetna

Sri Lanka has lost more than 6,400 elephants in the past 24 years — an average of over 260 per year — and 250 more have died in just the first six months of 2025. For Jehan CanagaRetna, Vice President and Head of the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) Sub-Committee of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), these statistics are a painful reminder of a crisis that has escalated to alarming levels.

5 mins

Navy nets Kerala gnaja in Mannar, Jaffna seas

The Navy has seized over 121 kilos of Kerala cannabis, with a street value of more than Rs. 27 million, in separate operations carried out in Mannar and off Delft Island, Jaffna, last week.

1 mins

Lanka to witness rare ‘Blood Moon' on Sept 7

Lankans will be treated to a rare celestial spectacle next month when the Moon turns a dramatic shade of red during a total lunar eclipse, Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, Head of the Department of Physics at the University of Colombo, has told the media.

1 mins

Kasturi Chellaraja named Sri Lankan Iconic Woman 2025

The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), marking its centenary, conferred the title of Sri Lankan Iconic Woman 2025 on Kasturi Chellaraja in recognition of her leadership, resilience and contributions to business and society.

1 mins

Death intensifies protests against Indonesian MP's allowance raise

(UCAN) The death of a motorcycle taxi driver after being crushed under a police car during ongoing demonstrations in the Indonesian capital Jakarta against an allowance raise for parliamentarians sparked widespread outrage, triggering further protests.

3 mins

Global watchdog reaffirms commitment to Lanka's anti-corruption campaign

Transparency International (TI) Chair Francois Valérian, currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, met Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday (29).

1 mins

Importance of healthy blood sugar levels

For millions of people across the world, keeping blood sugar levels within the medically recommended range is not just a matter of routine checkups but a cornerstone of long-term health.

2 mins

JXG campaign on gender-based violence wins top honour, drives policy change

JXG (Janashakthi Group) has been awarded the Gold Dragon at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025 for its impactful campaign addressing gender-based violence, an issue that significantly impacts social and economic stability in Sri Lanka.

1 mins

Hishan Singhawansa appointed CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts

In a move to strengthen its role in Sri Lanka's tourism rebound, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has appointed Hishan Singhawansa as its new Chief Executive Officer.

1 mins

Mahindra’s XUV 3XO enters Sri Lankan market

Accessible price point set to capture a larger share of country’s SUV market

1 mins

SriLankan Airlines celebrates 46 years as a national icon

On September 1st, 2025 (today), SriLankan Airlines marks a significant milestone: 46 years of connecting the Pearl of the Indian Ocean to the world. This anniversary is more than a corporate event; it is a celebration of national pride, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence that has cemented the airline’s role as a vital ambassador for Sri Lanka.

1 mins

Sri Lanka’s external sector strengthens as overseas workers drive surge in remittances

In a year marked by cautious optimism, Sri Lanka’s external sector is quietly staging a comeback, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s July 2025 external sector report.

2 mins

From farm to future: Cargills nurtures Sri Lanka's next generation

Cargills (Ceylon) PLC presented educational scholarships to students from farming communities at a ceremony held on 29th August 2025, an initiative which is part of Cargills’ Sarubima programme.

2 mins

Seylan Cards with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts to host 'The Gathering of Giants'

Seylan Cards renewed its collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and its nature-based tourism arm, Cinnamon Nature Trails, as the exclusive banking partner for the second consecutive year with 'The Gathering of Giants', an event celebrating the world's largest congregation of Asian elephants.

1 mins

Sanasa General Insurance goes live on Oracle Cloud

Sanasa General Insurance Company (SGIC) has successfully completed a significant digital transformation by migrating its core insurance application and integration services to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

1 mins

Amana Takaful Insurance shines with four Gold wins at SLIBFI Awards 2025

Amana Takaful Insurance proudly marked a remarkable milestone at the 14th Sri Lanka Islamic Banking and Finance Industry (SLIBFI) Awards 2025 held at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

1 mins

Pro Realtors Academy holds inaugural certificate awarding ceremony

Pro Realtors Academy, the first and only Real Estate education program in Sri Lanka by Transco Properties, celebrated the completion of its inaugural batch of students by conducting its certificate awarding ceremony recently.

1 mins

SCAN launches Cassava chips range from C. W. Mackie PLC

C.W. Mackie recently launched a brand-new range of cassava chips under its widely popular food and beverage brand, SCAN.

1 mins

DIMO unveils Tata passenger vehicle showroom at Altair Colombo

DIMO, the only authorized distributor for Tata Motors in Sri Lanka, unveiled its latest flagship Tata Passenger Vehicle (PV) showroom at Altair Colombo.

1 mins

Blood donation campaign supported by Nithyakalyani Jewellery collects blood from over 100 residents

A recent blood donation drive, hosted and organized by Nithyakalyani Jewellery, successfully collected blood from over 100 donors.

1 mins

Würth Lanka hosts engineering forum elevating construction excellence

In its ongoing mission to advance Sri Lanka's built environment, Würth Lanka (Pvt) Ltd recently convened the Würth Lanka Engineering Forum 2025-a landmark gathering of leading civil engineers, structural consultants, and industry innovators from across the country.

1 mins

Hurdler Kaushalya deprived of golden opportunity as grass track hinder performances

Hurdler Dasuni Kaushalya, the country's leading contender this season over the 400metres hurdles had to bow out without competing after Sports Ministry authorities refused her appeal for an opportunity to run in the final following a mishap in the heats at the National Sports Festival at Dadella.

2 mins

Gauff to face Osaka in last 16 after 'emotional week'

Coco Gauff will face Naomi Osaka in the US Open fourth round after she put her serving issues behind her in an impressive win over Magdalena Frech.

1 mins

Singer Sri Lanka overcome Expo Lanka Holdings by 5 runs in MCA Premier League final

In a nail bitting final played at the MCA grounds on Saturday [30], Singer Sri Lanka 'B' defeated Expo Lanka Holdings by 5 runs to emerge champions of the Link Natural MCA Premier League Cricket Tournament.

1 mins

Lakshima turns tables on Tokyo bound Nadeesha

Triple jumper Pasindu Malshan and sprinter Sayuri Lakshima emerged best athletes in the track and field championship of the 49th National Sports Festival concluded at Dadella on Sunday.

1 mins

Hosein, Hales, Munro help Knight Riders consolidate CPL top spot

A dominating, all-round show from Trinbago Knight Riders took down an abject Guyana Amazon Warriors to consolidate their position at the top of the points table with their fourth straight win in CPL 2025.

2 mins

Sri Lanka chase 278 to wrap up ODI series

Sri Lanka's seamers did just enough to keep Zimbabwe in check, restricting the hosts to 277 in their 50 overs in the second ODI in Harare on Sunday. Having edged home by seven runs in Friday's opener, the tourists were eyeing the chance to kill the series before the three-match T20 leg.

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