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ICFS to host UK study abroad open day on August 30

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- ICFS will host a UK Study Abroad Open Day on Friday, August 30, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at its head office in Nugegoda. The event is tailored for Sri Lankan students a... Read More


Health Ministry warns against using whitening toothpaste

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Health Ministry has advised people to stop using whitening toothpaste, saying it does not make teeth truly white. Community Dentistry Consultant Dr. Shanika Mututantri said ... Read More


Suspect arrested over attack on Policeman near court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- A former Urban Councillor has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) in connection with an attack on a police officer on duty near the Fort Magistrate's Court. Polic... Read More


Ranil's arrest a launching pad for major alliance

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The opposition parties - the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), United National Party (UNP), Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the People's Alliance (PA) etc - that came together in ... Read More


Rugby further strangled

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The administration of rugby hit further turmoil yesterday when an election of office=bearers to run its affairs was postponed. For nearly two years since the exit of the last ele... Read More


Sri Lanka names T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe. The squad was approved by the national selection panel and wi... Read More


Irony strikes Ranil as he was remanded in prison standing on his ancestral land - Wajira

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said that the 43-acre land on which the Welikada Prison now stands once belonged to the ancestral family of former Preside... Read More


Deputy Minister condemns SLTB union action, strike linked to Namal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena strongly condemned the trade union action launched by Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees, claiming that it wa... Read More


Over 5,000 eye donations recorded this year: SLEDS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society (SLEDS) has reported that 5,117 eye donations were recorded posthumously during the first eight months of this year. Speaking to the Daily Mir... Read More


Five arrested for killing pregnant spotted deer in Wilpattu National Park

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Five suspects were arrested yesterday (28) for hunting a pregnant spotted deer in Wilpattu National Park, the Wildlife Department said. The arrests were made by wildlife officer... Read More