- August 11, 20260 CommentThree on a Motorcycle? Rising Costs May Be Driving a Dangerous TrendFrom A Reader COLOMbO : The rising cost of living and increasing fuel prices appear to be pushing some commuters towards increasingly risky ways of travelling. One such practice that is becoming noticeable is the use of motorcycles by three adults at a time — the rider and two pillion passengers. At times, entire families...Loc
- August 11, 20260 CommentDeath Penalty for Drug Crimes is under considerationCOLOMBO The possibility of imposing the death penalty for drug-related offences has been discussed at the “Ratama Ekata” National Operations Council, as the government intensifies efforts to combat the country’s growing narcotics crisis. The high-level meeting was held this morning at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The “Ratama Ekata”...Local
- August 11, 20260 CommentCapacity-Building Programme for Sri Lankan Gem & Jewellery SectorCOLOMBO : A 29-member delegation of professionals from Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery sector visited India from 06–23 July 2026 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity Building Programme.Business, Economy
- August 11, 20260 CommentThe Old Girls’ Association (OGA) of Ananda Balika Vidyalaya holds its annual Netball Tournament for the tenth consecutive yearRUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Old Girls’ Association (OGA) of Ananda Balika Vidyalaya, Maradana, Colombo, held its annual Netball Tournament for the tenth consecutive year at the school premises on Sunday, August 9. The tournament featured teams representing the school’s four houses — Meththa, Karuna, Muditha and Upekkha — and was held under the patronage...Sports
- August 10, 20260 CommentSpecial Operation : 10,000 Traffic Officers Deployed To Identify Reckless MotoristsCOLOMBO : Police have launched special operations to identify motorists driving recklessly or under the influence during the school holiday period. Police Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler said around 10,000 traffic officers have been deployed for the operations. He emphasized that the police are making every effort to prevent dangerous road accidents and urged the public...Local
