Weather forecast : Three updates
2025-03-31
The atmospheric conditions are becoming favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka in the next few days,Continue Reading
Underworld figure ‘Rotumba Amila’ arrested in Russia?
2025-03-31
Notorious underworld figure Amila Sampath alias ‘Rotumba Amila’ has been arrested in Russia. According to Police sources, Amila Sampath wasContinue Reading
06 yr old child dies in petrol bomb attack on house
2025-03-31
A 06-year-old boy has died in a petrol bomb attack targeting a house in Kalutara South. According to reports, unidentifiedContinue Reading
Lawyer remanded for not bowing : CA orders immediate release
2025-03-31
The Court of Appeal today ordered the release of a female Attorney who had been remanded by the Puttalam HighContinue Reading
New Office Bearers elected to Sri Lanka Cricket
2025-03-31
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed new office-bearers for the 2025–2027 term, with several members being elected uncontested. Shammi SilvaContinue Reading
Individual reported dead at luxury Colombo Hotel
2025-03-31
An individual has been reported dead at a luxury hotel near Galle Face Green in Colombo. According to the PoliceContinue Reading
Jaffna Airport welcomes first Indigo flight from India’s Tiruchirappalli
2025-03-31
The first Indigo Airlines flight from India’s Tiruchirappalli arrived at the Jaffna International Airport on Sunday (30 Mar). According toContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: Decolonisation Delayed – The Ongoing Struggle for the Chagos Islands
2025-03-31
By Hannes Romare Exclusive to Factum and Newswire from EPIS Thinktank on Foreign and Security Policy The Chagos Islands, orContinue Reading
Weligama shooting : Tiran Alles reports to CID
2025-03-31
Former Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to record a statement. AccordingContinue Reading
“UK sanctions against Shavendra Silva unreasonable, others fair” – Sarath Fonseka
2025-03-31
Former Army Commander Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has defended former head of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, Shavendra Silva, statingContinue Reading
Bill to recover illicit assets in Parliament in April – President
2025-03-31
The draft bill for the government’s recovery of assets acquired through illegal means, the Proceeds of Crime Bill, will beContinue Reading
Minister reveals plans for Sri Lanka’s domestic flights
2025-03-31
Plans are underway to increase domestic flights to encourage local tourists, Minister of Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake said. Minister BimalContinue Reading
Two arrested with narcotics and imported cigarettes at BIA
2025-03-31
Two suspects have been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for the possession of narcotics and a stock of imported cigarettes.Continue Reading
30 yr old injured in Ambalantota shooting
2025-03-31
A 30-year-old man has been injured after being shot at his house in the Koggalla area in Ambalantota early thisContinue Reading
How Indian doctors conducted a heart surgery 2,000 km away from patient
2025-03-31
A complex heart surgery was successfully conducted by doctors in Gurugram while the patient was in Bengaluru, covering a distanceContinue Reading
Showers of about 50mm expected in some provinces today
2025-03-31
Showers are expected in several provinces today (31 Mar), with fairly heavy showers of about 50 mm likely at someContinue Reading
Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000
2025-03-29
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday as more bodiesContinue Reading
Two judges recuse themselves from the Karannagoda abduction case
2025-03-29
Two Supreme Court judges have recused themselves from hearing the petitions filed related to former Navy Commander, Admiral of theContinue Reading