New CCTV footage emerges over police assault on lawyer
2025-10-19
Fresh CCTV footage has surfaced a week after an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, appearing to show aContinue Reading
More rains expected after Oct. 21, Met. Department warns
2025-10-19
The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall is expected after the 21st of October due to a disturbanceContinue Reading
Yevan David makes history with Rookie Championship title in Euroformula Open
2025-10-19
Sri Lanka’s Yevan David made motorsport history on Sunday by winning the Rookie Championship title and finishing second overall inContinue Reading
Thieves Steal Jewels of ‘Incalculable’ Value in 7-Minute Heist at Paris’ Museum
2025-10-19
In a daring seven-minute heist, thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris early Sunday and stole royal jewels ofContinue Reading
Train derails near Ihalakotte; Upcountry Line services disrupted
2025-10-19
A train derailed near the Ihalakotte railway station this evening, disrupting services along Sri Lanka’s Upcountry Line, the Railway DepartmentContinue Reading
12 injured as school bus overturns near Ragama
2025-10-19
At least 12 people, including nine schoolchildren, were injured this afternoon (19) when a bus carrying students overturned near theContinue Reading
Kush cannabis cultivation at rented house: Foreigner arrested
2025-10-19
A Belarusian national has been taken into custody by the Galle District Crime Division for cultivating Kush cannabis in aContinue Reading
No drug links: SLPP to mandate police report for nominations – Namal
2025-10-19
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) national organizer MP Namal Rajapaksa has stated that the party will require candidates to submitContinue Reading
Bus driver arrested for heroin possession
2025-10-19
A bus driver who had travelled from Colombo to Ampara was arrested by officers attached to the Anti-Corruption Unit ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka showcases its Tourism Potential at TTG Travel Experience
2025-10-19
Sri Lanka made a strong presence at the TTG Travel Experience 2025, Italy’s leading international travel and tourism fair, heldContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert for several districts
2025-10-19
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur in Central, North-central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-western provinces and in Ampara,Continue Reading
7 million Americans join ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
2025-10-19
Millions of Americans poured into streets across all 50 states today, joining a massive wave of demonstrations denouncing what theyContinue Reading
14 Sri Lankan players in Abu Dhabi T10 league
2025-10-19
Several Sri Lankan players have been selected to represent various franchises in the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025, whichContinue Reading
Several spill gates in reservoirs opened due to heavy rainfall
2025-10-19
Several spill gates in major reservoirs around the country have been opened due to the prevailing heavy rainfall. The PolgollaContinue Reading
Over Rs. 25 million in fines for selling bottled water at higher prices
2025-10-19
The Consumer Affairs Authority says that over Rs. 25 million in fines have been collected within six months through legalContinue Reading
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire
2025-10-19
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye following a week ofContinue Reading
Weather today: Heavy falls above 100 mm
2025-10-19
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Rescrutinized results of 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination : www.doenets.lk
2025-10-19
The Department of Examinations has released the rescrutinized results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. Students who requested aContinue Reading