# lead stories (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lead stories. Page: Feed: --- ## [Two arrested with over 1,044 kg of cannabis in Monaragala](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/two-arrested-with-over-1044-kg-of-cannabis-in-monaragala/) _2026-08-23 · Editor Z · Newswire_ Two suspects have been arrested with more than 1,044 kilograms of cannabis and over 54,000 cannabis plants during two raids Continue Reading The post Two arrested with over 1,044 kg of cannabis in Monaragala appeared first on Newswire . ## [Tempers Flare Between Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando at SSC (Video)](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/tempers-flare-between-jaiswal-and-asitha-fernando-at-ssc-video/) _2026-08-23 · Editor A · Newswire_ Tempers flared between India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando following Jaiswal’s dismissal during the second Continue Reading The post Tempers Flare Between Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando at SSC (Video) appeared first on Newswire . ## [Sports Minister takes aim at Media over Reporting of Rumesh Tharanga’s World Ranking](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/sports-minister-takes-aim-at-media-over-reporting-of-rumesh-tharangas-world-ranking/) _2026-08-23 · Editor A · Newswire_ Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has drawn criticism from sports journalists after taking aim at media outlets for reporting that Continue Reading The post Sports Minister takes aim at Media over Reporting of Rumesh Tharanga’s World Ranking appeared first on Newswire . ## [President to address Public at Major Rallies from September 5](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/president-to-address-public-at-major-rallies-from-september-5/) _2026-08-23 · Editor A · Newswire_ The National People’s Power (NPP) is set to launch a series of major public rallies across Sri Lanka from September Continue Reading The post President to address Public at Major Rallies from September 5 appeared first on Newswire . ## [Special traffic plan in Kandy today for first Randoli Perahera](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/special-traffic-plan-in-kandy-today-for-first-randoli-perahera/) _2026-08-23 · Editor Z · Newswire_ The first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera is scheduled to parade the streets of Kandy today (23), Continue Reading The post Special traffic plan in Kandy today for first Randoli Perahera appeared first on Newswire . ## [ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2025-27](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/icc-world-test-championship-points-table-2025-27/) _2026-08-23 · Editor A · Newswire_ Australia have strengthened their position at the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after crushing Bangladesh by Continue Reading The post ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2025-27 appeared first on Newswire . ## [Online railway season tickets for private sector employees from September](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/online-railway-season-tickets-for-private-sector-employees-from-september/) _2026-08-23 · Editor Z · Newswire_ The government plans to introduce an online system for private sector employees to obtain railway season tickets from September, Transport Continue Reading The post Online railway season tickets for private sector employees from September appeared first on Newswire . ## [Govinda warns of Rs 100 crore damages over false court marriage rumours](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/govinda-warns-of-rs-100-crore-damages-over-false-court-marriage-rumours/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Karnataka to offer LKG to Class 12 education in Kannada and English through Karnataka Public Schools](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/karnataka-to-offer-lkg-to-class-12-education-in-kannada-and-english-through-karnataka-public-schools/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompt safety alert in Ramban, J&K](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms-prompt-safety-alert-in-ramban-jk/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UvzeeeIaUILJ) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Kamil Mishara makes Test debut; India win toss and elect to bat in 2nd Test](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/kamil-mishara-makes-test-debut-india-win-toss-and-elect-to-bat-in-2nd-test/) _2026-08-23 · Editor Z · Newswire_ Sri Lankan batter Kamil Mishara makes his Test debut in the second and final Test against India at the Sinhalese Continue Reading The post Kamil Mishara makes Test debut; India win toss and elect to bat in 2nd Test appeared first on Newswire . ## [Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami outlines temple redevelopment plans](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/uttarakhand-cm-pushkar-singh-dhami-outlines-temple-redevelopment-plans/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Air Commodore Deepak Pant flags off promo run for Sekhon Marathon](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/air-commodore-deepak-pant-flags-off-promo-run-for-sekhon-marathon/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Vaiko alleges secret DMK-BJP deal after Amit Shah’s Chennai visit](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/vaiko-alleges-secret-dmk-bjp-deal-after-amit-shahs-chennai-visit/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [ගමපහ දිස්ත්‍රික්කයේ මුස්ලිම් දේවස්ථාන සංවර්ධනයට ආණ්ඩුවෙන් මිලියන 10 ක්](https://srilankanews.lk/%e0%b6%9c%e0%b6%b8%e0%b6%b4%e0%b7%84-%e0%b6%af%e0%b7%92%e0%b7%83%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%9a%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%9a%e0%b6%ba%e0%b7%9a-%e0%b6%b8%e0%b7%94%e0%b7%83%e0%b7%8a/) _2026-08-23 · Editor · Sri Lanka News_ 42 වෙනි ජාතික මීලාද්-උන් නබි රාජ්‍ය මහෝත්සවයට සමගාමීව ඉස්ලාමීය ආගමික ස්ථාන නගා සිටවීමේ වැඩසටහනක් ක්‍රියාත්මක කිරීමට බුද්ධශාසන, ආගමික සහ සංස්කෘතික කටයුතු අමාත්‍යාංශය කටයුතු කරමින් සිටී . මෙම වැඩසටහන යටතේ ගම්පහ… The post ගමපහ දිස්ත්‍රික්කයේ මුස්ලිම් දේවස්ථාන සංවර්ධනයට ආණ්ඩුවෙන් මිලියන 10 ක් appeared first on Sri Lanka News . ## [8-year-old girl killed in lorry accident on Ragama–Kandana road](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/8-year-old-girl-killed-in-lorry-accident-on-ragama-kandana-road/) _2026-08-23 · Editor Z · Newswire_ An eight-year-old girl has died following a road accident near the Walpola railway crossing on the Ragama-Kandana road, Police said. Continue Reading The post 8-year-old girl killed in lorry accident on Ragama–Kandana road appeared first on Newswire . ## [Four-year-old Arunachal girl urges to be called Indian, rejects Chinese label](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/four-year-old-arunachal-girl-urges-to-be-called-indian-rejects-chinese-label/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Manuel Neuer suggests 2026-27 season may be his last at Bayern Munich](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/manuel-neuer-suggests-2026-27-season-may-be-his-last-at-bayern-munich/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Anjana Welfare Society advances Bharat Bodh to link Indian knowledge with modern education](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/anjana-welfare-society-advances-bharat-bodh-to-link-indian-knowledge-with-modern-education/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Govt allocates Rs. 10 million to develop mosques in Gampaha District](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/23/govt-allocates-rs-10-million-to-develop-mosques-in-gampaha-district/) _2026-08-23 · Editor Z · Newswire_ The government has allocated Rs. 10 million for the development of mosques in the Gampaha District, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Continue Reading The post Govt allocates Rs. 10 million to develop mosques in Gampaha District appeared first on Newswire . ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/V4Jvx8cMdeNw) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Delhi Police deny permission for 23 August UGC rollback protest](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/delhi-police-deny-permission-for-23-august-ugc-rollback-protest/) _2026-08-23 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Dr. Yhome outlines plans for education transformation](https://nagalandpost.com/dr-yhome-outlines-plans-for-education-transformation/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ Correspondent KOHIMA, AUG 22 (NPN): Advisor for School Education, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, outlined the government’s plans to transform Nagaland’s education system, highlighting initiatives in curriculum reform, digital education, teacher recruitment, school restructuring and governance.Speaking at the general conference of the Nagaland Government Higher Secondary School Employees’ Association… ## [Free medical camp held at LBC Wokha](https://nagalandpost.com/free-medical-camp-held-at-lbc-wokha/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ DIMAPUR: A free medical camp and awareness programme was organised by Longsa Baptist Church (LBC), in collaboration with the Medical Department Wokha, at the LBC premises on August 22.According to a press release from the CMO Office Wokha, Dr. Thungchangbemo Ezung, CMO Wokha, delivered a health talk citing the World Health Organisation’s definition of health \[…\] The post Free medical camp held at… ## [YouthNet named among top 5 social entrepreneurs](https://nagalandpost.com/youthnet-named-among-top-5-social-entrepreneurs/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ DIMAPUR: YouthNet, Nagaland’s first and largest youth development and social enterprise, has been named one of five national finalists for the 17th Social Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY) India 2026 Award, placing Nagaland alongside some of the country’s most influential change makers.The award, jointly presented by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation (JBF) and the Schwab Foundation \[…\] The post… ## [BJP, Cong spar over Vande Mataram](https://nagalandpost.com/bjp-cong-spar-over-vande-mataram/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ NEW DELHI, AUG 22 (PTI): The BJP on Saturday passed a resolution condemning the Congress’ decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party events, saying it would not accept any compromise on the national song’s honour for political convenience or appeasement.The resolution, passed at a meeting of the BJP’s new office-bearers chaired \[…\] The post BJP, Cong spar over Vande Mataram first… ## [Assam, Meghalaya agree on steps to restore safe inter-state transit](https://nagalandpost.com/assam-meghalaya-agree-on-steps-to-restore-safe-inter-state-transit/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ SHILLONG/GUWAHATI, AUG 22 (AGENCIES): The Assam and Meghalaya governments on Saturday agreed on joint measures to restore safe interstate movement and prevent further escalation following the August 19 violence in Shillong.At a meeting in Guwahati, led by Meghalaya deputy chief minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and Assam minister Atul Bora, both states agreed to establish dedicated helplines, \[…\] The… ## [Naga groups demand justice 100 days after 6 hostages’ killing](https://nagalandpost.com/naga-groups-demand-justice-100-days-after-6-hostages-killing/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ Correspondent IMPHAL, AUG 22: Family members and Naga organisations on Friday marked 100 days since the abduction and killing of six Naga hostages, demanding justice and warning of intensified agitation if the government fails to take decisive action.A solidarity prayer meeting was held at the JNIMS morgue in Imphal, where the bodies of the victims \[…\] The post Naga groups demand justice 100 days… ## [Yhome flags teacher shortage, vows tighter attendance checks](https://nagalandpost.com/yhome-flags-teacher-shortage-vows-tighter-attendance-checks/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ Correspondent KOHIMA, AUG 22 (NPN): Nagaland’s School Education department is looking to address the shortage of postgraduate teachers in key subjects, strengthen attendance monitoring and introduce a digital system for maintaining teachers’ attendance and leave records, advisor for School Education Kekhrielhoulie Yhome said on Friday.Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a programme in… ## [NSF seeks dedicated authority for stricter ILP enforcement](https://nagalandpost.com/nsf-seeks-dedicated-authority-for-stricter-ilp-enforcement/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ To hold national seminar on BEFR, 1873 Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, AUG 22 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has called for a centralised and dedicated mechanism to enforce the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Nagaland, asserting that fragmented implementation has created loopholes and undermined the purpose of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873.The demand \[…\] The post NSF seeks… ## [Meghalaya police form 5-member team to probe violence](https://nagalandpost.com/meghalaya-police-form-5-member-team-to-probe-violence/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ SHILLONG, AUG 22 (AGENCIES): Meghalaya Police has constituted a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe violence, arson, vandalism and assaults during and after the Khasi Students’ Union two-wheeler rally and black flag march in Shillong on August 19.The SIT, headed by IGP (Law & Order) DNR Marak, will identify and apprehend those involved by \[…\] The post Meghalaya police form… ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/U2n0f9YLhLVv) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [Kharge defends Cong’s two-stanza Vande Mataram stand](https://nagalandpost.com/kharge-defends-congs-two-stanza-vande-mataram-stand/) _2026-08-23 · NagaPost · Nagaland Post_ KALABURAGI (KARNATAKA), AUG 22 (PTI): Accusing the Narendra Modi government and BJP of pursuing “politics of polarisation”, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday defended the Congress’ decision to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram, saying the party was following the version decided by national leaders including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose and Sardar \[…\] The post… ## [Namal challenges President to Act on Allegations against Presidential Secretary](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/22/namal-challenges-president-to-act-on-allegations-against-presidential-secretary/) _2026-08-22 · Editor A · Newswire_ Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take Continue Reading The post Namal challenges President to Act on Allegations against Presidential Secretary appeared first on Newswire . ## [Air Force Deploys Bell 412 to Battle Anawilundawa Reserve Fire](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/22/air-force-deploys-bell-412-to-battle-anawilundawa-reserve-fire/) _2026-08-22 · Editor A · Newswire_ The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) deployed personnel and a helicopter to help contain a fire that broke out in Continue Reading The post Air Force Deploys Bell 412 to Battle Anawilundawa Reserve Fire appeared first on Newswire . ## [Rahul Gandhi honours Shahu Maharaj before Congress event](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/rahul-gandhi-honours-shahu-maharaj-before-congress-event/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Ladakh LG Saxena reviews preparation for commercial flights from Thoise and Kargil airports](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/ladakh-lg-saxena-reviews-preparation-for-commercial-flights-from-thoise-and-kargil-airports/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Shooting begins for Bobby Deol’s Aashram season 4 in Jaipur](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/shooting-begins-for-bobby-deols-aashram-season-4-in-jaipur/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [PM Modi poses with new BJP office-bearers after party endorses ‘Vande Mataram’ resolution](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/pm-modi-poses-with-new-bjp-office-bearers-after-party-endorses-vande-mataram-resolution/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Maharashtra to provide lifetime care for retired Navi Mumbai police dogs](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/maharashtra-to-provide-lifetime-care-for-retired-navi-mumbai-police-dogs/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand win bronze at 2026 BWF Worlds](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/treesa-jolly-and-gayatri-gopichand-win-bronze-at-2026-bwf-worlds/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [BRS leader calls denial of Revanth Reddy’s US visit an assault on Telangana’s pride](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/brs-leader-calls-denial-of-revanth-reddys-us-visit-an-assault-on-telanganas-pride/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Pinarayi Vijayan condemns railways’ plan to transfer Mangaluru sections from Palakkad division](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/pinarayi-vijayan-condemns-railways-plan-to-transfer-mangaluru-sections-from-palakkad-division/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Arvind Kejriwal to hold Goa townhall on forced E20 fuel on August 25](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/arvind-kejriwal-to-hold-goa-townhall-on-forced-e20-fuel-on-august-25/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [One arrested, two juveniles held in Mangolpuri stabbing; knives seized](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/one-arrested-two-juveniles-held-in-mangolpuri-stabbing-knives-seized/) _2026-08-22 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_ The News Mill ## [Police Clearance Report applications system restored](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/22/police-clearance-report-applications-system-restored/) _2026-08-22 · Editor K · Newswire_ Sri Lanka Police have restored the Police Clearance data system, the Police Media Division said in a statement. Accordingly, applications Continue Reading The post Police Clearance Report applications system restored appeared first on Newswire . ## [Sugeeshwara Bandara admitted to Prison Hospital](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/22/sugeeshwara-bandara-admitted-to-prison-hospital/) _2026-08-22 · Editor K · Newswire_ Sugeeshwara Bandara, former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been admitted to the prison hospital after a wound Continue Reading The post Sugeeshwara Bandara admitted to Prison Hospital appeared first on Newswire . ## [FastPay Casino: Quick Wins, Fast Play, and Real‑Time Thrills](https://srilankanews.lk/fastpay-casino-quick-wins-fast-play-and-realtime-t/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Sri Lanka News_ Why FastPay Is a Hotspot for Rapid Action FastPay Casino has carved a niche for players who crave adrenaline in short bursts. 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Fernando appointed Kelaniya University VC](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/22/prof-n-d-fernando-appointed-kelaniya-university-vc/) _2026-08-22 · Editor K · Newswire_ President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Prof. N.D. Fernando as the new vice chancellor of the University of Kelaniya. The Continue Reading The post Prof. N.D. Fernando appointed Kelaniya University VC appeared first on Newswire . ## [Sri Lanka’s fish harvest in decline since 2014 : NARA](https://www.newswire.lk/2026/08/22/sri-lankas-fish-harvest-in-decline-since-2014-nara/) _2026-08-22 · Editor K · Newswire_ Sri Lanka’s fish harvest has been gradually declining since 2014, according to the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s fish harvest in decline since 2014 : NARA appeared first on Newswire .