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August 05, 2025

NAKED MAN CAUGHT ON CAMERA RIDING BICYCLE IN KANDANA TOWN

A naked man riding a bicycle in the heart of Kandana town Апа has sparked public concern after being caught on a vehicle's dashboard camera.

1 mins

ANOTHER TUSKER NAMED KANDALAME HEDAKARAYA LYING ILL WITH INJURIES

Veterinary Surgeons say longterm treatment is needed to save its life

1 mins

HUSBAND FILMS WIFE BEING RAPED BY FRIEND

When she was being raped, he had filmed the scene. Police who initiated investigations of her complaint on the incident arrested the suspect

1 mins

Over 2,000 vehicles stuck at ports amid import dispute

Demurrage charges on these vehicles have now reached unsustainable levels. For a single vehicle, charges are said to have increased as high as Rs. 500,000

1 mins

IMPORT AMERICAN VEHICLES DUTY-FREE' U.S. TELLS SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka to consider it over a period of time | Apparel remains the largest Sri Lankan export to the U.S. market | SL has offered to purchase fuel from U.S. companies if prices are competitive

1 mins

SKINNED LEOPARD CARCASS FOUND AT MADURU OYA NATIONAL PARK

The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) officials have recovered a skinned leopard carcass yesterday at the Maduru Oya National Park.

1 mins

Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka Elevates Standards at AGM and Scientific Sessions 2025

The Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) held its premier annual event—the Annual General Meeting and Scientific Sessions 2025—on 29th June at Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla.

2 mins

Supreme Court dismisses petitions

AG SAYS GOVT. HAS RIGHT TO BE CONFIDENTIAL

1 mins

Opposition politicians urge government to halt unilateral spending by Governors

A group of opposition politicians has accused provincial governors of unilaterally spending funds allocated to provincial councils and called on the government to promptly hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections.

1 mins

Sri Lanka’s Education at a Crossroads: Combating Neoliberal Commodification and Colonial Dogmas

Education is a cornerstone of national development, shaping the cognitive, social, and economic futures of a country's citizens. In Sri Lanka, however, the national education policy faces a critical crisis characterised by the unreflective adoption of foreign curricula, politicisation, and commodification of learning. Despite the country's rich cultural heritage and diverse socio-ecological realities, education remains trapped within outdated colonial frameworks and market-driven agendas.

6 mins

HOW A CHILD FROM BANDARAWELA CHOSE TO SELL ‘DODOL’ OVER EDUCATION TO MAKE ENDS MEET

Social media had been abuzz with the news of a child selling dodol (a sweet, toffee-like confection popularly made in Sri Lankan households) in Bandarawela. Following the social media post published by an individual with the intention of helping the child and his family, there have been mixed reactions towards this gesture of kindness.

3 mins

RACKETEERS INVOLVED IN LARGE SCALE LAND GRAB IN DAMBULLA

These racketeers operate a land kachcheri that enables them to create notarial deeds showing a transaction history of fifty years for any land. With the Divisional Secretary withdrawing the land from state ownership, they began to link the ownership of the state land to a praveni pangu of the Dambulla temple title plan

9 mins

RACKETEERS INVOLVED IN LARGE SCALE LAND GRAB IN ...

Crucial decision

4 mins

Transnational repression of dissent concerns Western democracies

There are two kinds of cross-border invasive action one sees today - cross border terrorism and transnational repression.

5 mins

Pension for politicians; Handle with care

Once the 'Presidents' Entitlement (Repeal) Bill' was gazetted on July 31 to abolish the entitlements for the past Presidents, as its name indicates, Opposition parties seem to be gradually teaming up against it, and another law for the annulment of similar facilities provided for the members of Parliament is to follow.

3 mins

ASPI losses after 11 consecutive days of gains

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Melstacorp and National Development Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.5 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, CT Land Development and Ceylon Cold Stores. Mixed interest was observed in DFCC Bank, Pan Asia Banking Corporation and Hatton National Bank whilst retail interest was noted in Industrial Asphalts, Hela Apparel Holdings and SMB Leasing. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers.

1 mins

Teejay Lanka feels the pinch from uncertainty in global trade from US tariffs

Reporting its financial results for the three months ended in June, Teejay Lanka PLC said it felt the softening demand and shifting price sentiments across key export markets.

2 mins

Ceylon Cold Stores’ performance signals shift to frequent, frugal spending among shoppers

CUSTOMER FOOTFALL HAS INCREASED; HOWEVER, AVERAGE BASKET VALUE HAS DROPPED BY 3% FROM A YEAR AGO LEVELS

3 mins

Construction sector at risk as banks step up parate executions: CCISL

SAYS BANKS ARE PRESENTLY MOVING AT AN UNPRECEDENTED PACE TO AUCTION PROPERTIES MORTGAGED BY CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES AS COLLATERALS ASSERTS COMPANIES ARE BEING PUSHED TO BRINK DUE TO MOUNTING LOAN OBLIGATIONS CAUTIONS THAT WITHOUT TIMELY SUPPORT SUCH AS POLICY INTERVENTIONS, TEMPORARY MORATORIUMS OR STRUCTURED DEBT RELIEF, MANY FIRMS COULD FACE ASSET SEIZURES AND INSOLVENCY

1 mins

Strong demand lifts Commercial Bank's green bond to Rs.15bn cap

Commercial Bank of Ceylon saw its Rs.15 billion green bond issue oversubscribed on the opening day (August 4).

1 mins

Rubber exporters welcome U.S. tariff reduction to 20%

The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) expresses its deep appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka for its timely and effective diplomatic efforts, which have led to the successful reduction of the U.S. reciprocal tariff on rubber-based exports to 20 percent, down from the initially proposed 44 percent.

2 mins

Strong testament to govt.’s commitment to supporting export- driven sectors: CRTA

The Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka for its successful diplomatic and trade negotiations leading to the reduction of import tariffs on rubber product exports from Sri Lanka to the United States—from 30 percent to 20 percent.

1 mins

SpaceX - Starlink appoints Singer as authorized retailer in Sri Lanka

US-based SpaceX has appointed Singer Sri Lanka as the authorized retailer of Starlink in Sri Lanka.

2 mins

Leadership in the age of AI

We live in a Volatile, Unpredictable, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) world where the business landscape is constantly shifting and evolving that requires leaders to be adaptable and resilient to stay agile and ahead of the competition.

6 mins

Bank of Ceylon crowned as Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Brand in 2025

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has been named as Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand for 2025 by Brand Finance Lanka, with a brand value of Rs.57.4 billion, reflecting a 14.3 percent increase compared to the previous year, marking yet another significant achievement in its storied legacy.

3 mins

CA SL launches 46th National Conference of Chartered Accountants

At a time when Sri Lanka faces profound political, economic and social challenges, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is set to ignite an ‘UPRISE’ by empowering Chartered Accountants to lead with vision, courage and purpose at its 46th National Conference of Chartered Accountants, scheduled to take place from October 08 to 10, 2025, at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura.

2 mins

Dialog Enhances 5G Roaming, Now Covering 70 Countries and 150 Global Mobile Operators

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has expanded its 5G roaming footprint to 70 countries in collaboration with 150 global mobile operators — reinforcing its commitment to delivering seamless mobile connectivity and high-speed data access for Sri Lankan travellers, whether flying for business or leisure.

1 mins

Euromoney names HSBC as Best Int'l Bank in Sri Lanka again

HSBC has been recognised as the Best International Bank in Sri Lanka by Euromoney for the second year in a row in its Awards for Excellence 2025.

1 mins

Empire Teas to celebrate 25 years with global business partners in Sri Lanka

This August, Empire Teas, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected tea exporters, celebrates 25 years of passion, partnerships and purpose.

1 mins

Peter Kuruvita joins hands with Home Lands as Brand Ambassador

Home Lands welcomes internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Peter Kuruvita as an official brand ambassador.

1 mins

Sysco LABS supports Sri Lanka’s inaugural ‘BSides Cybersecurity Conference’

Sysco LABS was the Strategic Partner of “BSides Sri Lanka 2025’, the country’s first-ever community-driven cybersecurity conference.

1 mins

HNB backs US$ 40mn Surge-Calcey merger to launch ‘Short Circuit’

In a landmark move for Sri Lanka’s digital economy, Surge Global and Calcey Technologies have joined forces in a US$ 40 million transaction to form Short Circuit Pte Ltd —a regional tech powerhouse built to deliver transformation at scale, with deep operational discipline for growth-stage companies and enterprises alike.

3 mins

LOLC group sets new benchmark at NBEA 2025 with multi-sector triumph

In a display of market leadership and performance, LOLC Holdings PLC cemented its position as Sri Lanka’s most diversified and future-focused conglomerate with an extraordinary sweep at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2025, organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL).

2 mins

Janashakthi Insurance and Janashakthi Finance relocate head offices

Janashakthi Insurance PLC and Janashakthi Finance PLC, two strategic business units of JXG (Janashakthi Group), recently relocated their respective head offices to the Bishop's Gate Building at No. 338, T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10.

1 mins

Athletics maestro Prema Pinnawela honoured with Gold Medal

In a rare and historic honour, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has awarded a prestigious Gold Medal to Sri Lanka’s veteran athletics administrator, Prema Pinnawela, in recognition of his exceptional service to both national and international athletics over five decades.

1 mins

Air Force carom teams win Double at Defence Services Games

In an unforgettable display of skill and determination, Air Force etched its name into the record books by securing both the men’s and women’s carom titles at the 13th Defence Services Games 2024/2025 held on July 28 at the Carom Federation of Sri Lanka in Colombo.

1 mins

HANSIE CRONJE, MATCH-FIXING AND PLANE CRASH THAT LEFT A COMPLEX LEGACY

Inside a wood-panelled annex of an Edwardian building in Cape Town the stricken figure of Hansie Cronje lay crumpled on the floor.

7 mins

Ziham Hussain re-elected snooker head

The incumbent President of the Billiards and Snooker Association of Sri Lanka Ziham Hussain was reelected as its head at their 70th Annual General Meeting held at the auditorium of Automobile Association of Ceylon.

1 mins

Ranithma Liyanage crowned all England junior champion

Sri Lanka's rising badminton star Ranithma Liyanage delivered a flawless performance to win the Women's Singles Under-19 title at the prestigious Yonex All England Junior Badminton Championships 2025, held at the University of Birmingham on Sunday.

1 mins

ENGLAND'S WALKING-WOUNDED BLOWN UP AT THE POST

England in all probability blew up a golden opportunity of winning the fifth and final cricket Test against India at the Oval yesterday to secure what would have been a 3-1 series result in the five-match series after taking the field needing 35 runs with four wickets in hand from an overnight 339 for 6.

2 mins

U-23 Emerging Club cricket from today

The Sri Lanka Cricket conducted U-23 Emerging Club two day cricket tournament will get underway from today.

1 mins

SECOND HAND CHIC

Why Pre-Loved Fashion Is the Smartest Statement You Can Make

3 mins

In Conversation with TANIA POLONNOWITA WETTIMUNY

GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR IAS HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD

6 mins

12 Affordable Ways to Romanticise Your Life

Let's face it, life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. But what if I told you that you don't need a fancy vacation or expensive hobbies to make your days feel dreamy like in the movies? Romanticising life is all about savouring little things and turning ordinary moments into something tender and beautiful.