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August 15, 2025

CB Governor: SL ahead of target to achieve debt sustainability

Sri Lanka is aiming at a medium-tolong-term GDP growth of 4-5%, surpassing the baseline 3% requirement set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for achieving debt sustainability, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has said.

1 mins

IGP vows to neutralise netherworld of crime

Criminals maintain contacts with politicians who were in power

1 mins

BHU professor hires hitman to kill his successor

Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday said the attack on the head of Banaras Hindu University’s Telugu department last month had been allegedly orchestrated by a professor from the same department, according to the Hindustan Times.

1 mins

China's Wang Yi to visit New Delhi, India's Jaishankar to be in Moscow

With uncertainty looming over India's trade ties with the United States, New Delhi is intensifying its engagements with Russia and China.

2 mins

Staggering human toll from rail fatalities in first seven months of 2025

A staggering 234 people have died in train-related accidents during the first seven months of 2025, according to the Railway Department sources.

1 mins

Female parliament employee who complained of sexual harassment gives evidence

A female employee who lodged complaints of sexual harassment and ill-treatment within Parliament's Department of Information Systems and Management was questioned for more than five hours on Monday (11) by a special investigative committee.

1 mins

Just 21% of Lankan diabetics receive continuous treatment, while blood pressure patients fare slightly better

The Ministry of Health has revealed that just 21% of diabetic patients in Sri Lanka receive continuous treatment, while only around a quarter of individuals with high blood pressure are under regular care.

1 mins

Alcohol and drug watchdog raises concerns over security and economic viability of cannabis cultivation at Mirigama

The government's plan to launch cannabis cultivation in Mirigama through seven foreign companies has drawn sharp criticism from the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC), which has raised concerns over security and economic viability.

1 mins

All museums to be closed on Mondays to facilitate maintenance work

The Department of National Museums has announced that all museums under its management, including the Colombo National Museum, will be closed to the public every Monday, effective 1 September.

1 mins

Arrest of man with links to gangster helps detect army uniforms, ICE, sword, etc.

Weligama Police arrested a 23-year-old man with alleged links to an organised criminal on Tuesday (12) and recovered several Army uniforms and a quantity of crystal methamphetamine (“ice”).

1 mins

Lanka urged to halt harassment of photojournalist following government probe

(Jurist.org) The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday called upon the Sri Lankan authorities to put an immediate end to the government's alleged harassment of photojournalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan, after a police notice obtained by the organisation revealed that Kumanan had been summoned by the counter-terrorism police for questioning.

2 mins

Major renovations begin at parliament after four decades

Extensive renovations have begun at the Parliament of Sri Lanka, marking the first major overhaul in over 42 years.

1 mins

KOICA sends 2 volunteers to Lanka as part of World Friends Korea Programme

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has deployed two volunteers to the island nation under the World Friends Korea (WFK) Program to bolster Sri Lanka's educational and technological capacity, said a KOICA release.

1 mins

Lanka has opportunity to break from past - Türk

A report published on Wednesday by the UN Human Rights Office calls on Sri Lanka’s Government to seize the historic opportunity to break with entrenched impunity, implement transformative reforms, and deliver long-overdue justice and accountability for serious violations and abuses committed in the past, including international crimes.

3 mins

What Al can do for Sri Lanka

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a household buzzword of late thanks to advancements in a range of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and DeepSeek.

6 mins

Men of Stone: A Reflection on Richard Simon's Thomia - II

As stated before, the chapters describing the life of the school are interspersed with those describing its national context.

7 mins

Stable government needed; Trump continues destabilisation

Most Sri Lankans, or at least those Cassandra exchanges views with, are satisfied with the present government and particularly approve of President AKD and PM Dr Harini. Recently over the satellite sent to outer space during Prez Mahinda R’s time, dubbed ‘Chi Chi’s rocket’, since his third son was an aspiring astronaut, controversy arose with Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, addressing Parliament saying that figures and info supplied by the PM were incorrect. Cass does not remember him saying that figures given to her by the BOI were incorrect or to be doubted. This was no doubt not quite done, a Cabinet Minister, directly or indirectly, faulting the Prime Minster. Since it is a delicate subject and we journos need to tread carefully, I quote Dr Nalinda Jayatissa who stepped in to douse the controversy in an online article in a Daily Mirror: “...The issue resurfaced after the PM, responding to a question from MP D V Chanaka, disclosed the income generated from the SupremeSat satellite, following conflicting statements in Parliament over its status and earnings”.

2 mins

Message from High Commissioner of India

H. E. Santosh Jha

4 mins

Würth Lanka reaffirms brand partnership with racing icon Ashan Silva

Würth Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the leader in the automotive aftermarket space, recently renewed its longstanding partnership with Sri Lankan racing ace and icon — Ashan Silva as Brand & Product Ambassador for the year 2025/26 for their range of products and solutions in Sri Lanka.

1 mins

India Fest 2025 to bring vibrant Indian culture to Havelock City Mall

Havelock City Mall, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Colombo, proudly presents India Fest 2025 — a captivating three-day cultural celebration curated in honour of Indian Independence Day.

1 mins

Bourse witnesses continuous profit-takings as both indices decline

The CSE yesterday witnessed profit-takings continuously and both indices moved downwards.

2 mins

Aitken Spence begins Q1 FY2025/26 on a strong note, reporting an EBITDA of Rs. 4.1 Bn

Aitken Spence PLC, a leading conglomerate with a diverse regional presence, recorded a strong EBITDA of Rs. 4.1 billion for the first quarter ended 30 June 2025. EBITDA reflects the Group’s earnings prior to interest expenses, taxation, depreciation, amortisation, and foreign exchange gains or losses, but incorporates the share of profits from equity-accounted investees. This reflects a 7% year-on-year increase, underscoring the Group’s strong operational performance despite challenging external conditions.

2 mins

Health and wellbeing of employees focused on as core business drivers

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), in partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), has relaunched the Sri Lankan Corporate Health & Productivity Awards (SLCHPA) 2025, calling for a new era of corporate leadership in which employee health and wellbeing are recognised as core business drivers.

2 mins

Could the government motivate taxpayers?

Sri Lanka has been struggling with a number of economic complications pertaining to the country’s tax system.

6 mins

Test cricket could 'bankrupt' nations - Cricket Australia CEO

The traditional Test calendar could lead to bankruptcy for certain nations, Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg warned as he called for a slimmed-down schedule.

1 mins

Dinara reaches final without loosing a single point

Top seed Dinara de Silva accomplished a notable achievement as she reached the Under 18 girls' singles final without loosing a single point during the entire tournament at the ongoing 111th National Tennis Championship in Colombo.

1 mins

Royal book semi-final berth

Royal College booked a semifinal berth against Mahanama College after Rehan Peiris with a half century and Dushen Udawela with a valuable all round performances helped the Reid Avenue team secure victory according to DLS method in the Under 17 Division I quarterfinal at Campbell Place.

1 mins

Uefa displays 'stop killing children' banner

A banner which read \"Stop killing children - Stop killing civilians\" was displayed by Uefa before the Super Cup final between Tottenham and Paris St-Germain on Wednesday.