14-year-old girl killed in bus–motorcycle crash
2026-05-04
A 14-year-old girl has been killed in a road accident involving a bus and a motorcycle in Kuda Oya, PoliceContinue Reading
Drinking dispute turns deadly in Jaffna
2026-05-04
A 36-year-old man has been killed following an assault with a beer bottle in the Jaffna area, Police said. TheContinue Reading
Two youth killed after motorcycle crashes into wall in Athurugiriya
2026-05-04
Two youngmen were killed in a motorcycle accident in the Athurugiriya area early Sunday, Police said. The accident occurred alongContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu election result 2026 Live
2026-05-04
Counting of votes for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election is set to begin at 8 a.m. on May 4Continue Reading
VAT reform Bill lists 11 key measures, including digital tax
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka has introduced a Bill to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, proposing wide-ranging changes that will impactContinue Reading
Crackdown on Landlords renting to Visa overstayers after Cyber Scam Bust
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka Police has warned that strict legal action will be taken against landlords who provide houses, buildings or lodgingContinue Reading
Galle prison shooting: Inmate injured during escape attempt
2026-05-03
An inmate was injured after prison officers opened fire on two detainees attempting to escape from the Galle Prison thisContinue Reading
Mittal family to acquire Rajasthan Royals in $1.65bn deal
2026-05-03
Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Narayan Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Indian PremierContinue Reading
Fresh WhatsApp screenshots reveal how Easter 2019 warnings unfolded
2026-05-03
Senior Journalist Uvindu Kurukalasuriya has shared screenshots of alleged WhatsApp messages from the SIS Director to the Defence Ministry Secretary,Continue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces
2026-05-03
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for severe lightning valid from 12.00 noon to 11.30 p.m.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies : Schedule announced
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka’s Men’s National Team will tour the West Indies during the months of June-July 2026 to engage in a bilateralContinue Reading
Around 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya cyber fraud raid
2026-05-03
Police have arrested nearly 120 foreign nationals during a raid at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya overContinue Reading
Russian Health Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit
2026-05-03
Russian Federation Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, along with a delegation, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (03) on a three-dayContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa, Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC over Airbus deal probe
2026-05-03
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to arrive in Sri Lanka today
2026-05-03
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (03) on a state visit, marking his firstContinue Reading
Lanka IOC raises petrol 92 and auto diesel prices; other types unchanged
2026-05-03
Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has increased its fuel prices with effect from midnight yesterday (02), in line with theContinue Reading
Rainfall above 50 mm expected in several areas, including Colombo
2026-05-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 May 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
26-year-old woman dies after Lightning Strikes Home
2026-05-03
A 26-year-old woman has died after being struck by lightning in the Habaraduwa Police Division amid adverse weather conditions earlyContinue Reading