Suspect arrested in Kalmunai over video of dog being attacked
2026-06-28
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a video that circulated on social media showing a dog beingContinue Reading
Anuradhapura Multi-Modal Transport Hub’s First Phase Opened to Public
2026-06-28
The first phase of the Anuradhapura Multi-Modal Transport Hub was opened to the public on Saturday after construction, which hadContinue Reading
Four arrested at BIA with over 12 kilos of hashish and kush
2026-06-28
Four suspects, including a female suspect, were arrested with more than 12 kilograms of hashish and kush following a seriesContinue Reading
World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule: Qualified teams, match dates
2026-06-28
After 16 days of jam-packed action, the 2026 FIFA World Cup have finalised the 32 teams that will proceed toContinue Reading
Man hacked to death in Weeraketiya; suspect arrested
2026-06-28
A 30-year-old man was killed in a sharp weapon attack in the Kinchigune area of the Weeraketiya Police Division onContinue Reading
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm in some areas
2026-06-28
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 JUNE 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 June 2026. Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble
2026-06-28
An 18-day-old baby has been rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela, in one of theContinue Reading
GMOA elects new President and Secretary
2026-06-28
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has elected Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa as its new President. He was elected during theContinue Reading
Notice for drivers: No more spot fines for reckless driving
2026-06-27
Reckless motorists will be produced directly before courts instead of being issued on-the-spot traffic fines, under new instructions issued toContinue Reading
Trinity retain unbeaten Schools Rugby League title
2026-06-27
Trinity College, Kandy retained the Inter-School Rugby League title after defeating St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya 20-7 in the Cup finalContinue Reading
Viral dog killing video linked to 2025 incident in Pothupitiya: Police
2026-06-27
A video circulating on social media showing a dog being beaten to death with a club has been identified byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka destroys over 62 kg of narcotics, including nearly 40 kg of ‘Kush’
2026-06-27
Sri Lankan authorities on Friday destroyed more than 62 kilograms of narcotics, including nearly 40 kilograms of the synthetic drugContinue Reading
Education Ministry ready to roll out Grade 6 reforms next year
2026-06-27
A discussion to review the progress of implementing education reforms was held yesterday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under theContinue Reading
New dengue virus strain driving surge in cases: PM
2026-06-27
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the recent surge in dengue cases is being driven by the emergence of a newContinue Reading
Police warn of strict crackdown on noisy motorcycles during Poson
2026-06-27
Sri Lanka Police has warned the public to exercise extreme caution around rivers, reservoirs, waterfalls and other water bodies duringContinue Reading
Nearly 400 websites seized over illegal World Cup streaming
2026-06-27
US authorities have seized nearly 400 internet domains that were illegally streaming FIFA World Cup matches in a major crackdownContinue Reading
Grama Niladharis announce trade union action from June 30
2026-06-27
Grama Niladhari trade unions have announced islandwide trade union action from June 30, warning that officers may be forced toContinue Reading
Forged passport probe : Senior Govt official remanded
2026-06-27
A Senior Assistant Secretary attached to the Parliamentary and Cabinet Affairs Division of the President’s Office has been remanded untilContinue Reading