Weather today: Showers expected in several provinces
2025-07-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 July 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Bus driver arrested for reckless railway crossing in Nawalapitiya
2025-07-20
A bus driver has been arrested for dangerously crossing a closed railway gate in the Warakawa area of Nawalapitiya, policeContinue Reading
MP Jagath Vithana’s son remanded till August 1
2025-07-20
The son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Vithana, who was arrested for allegedly possessing an illegally assembled vehicle,Continue Reading
Around 40% of police officers suffer from non-communicable diseases: Acting IGP
2025-07-20
Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya stated that approximately 40% of police officers in the country are suffering fromContinue Reading
Death toll rises to four in Meemure van accident
2025-07-20
The number of individuals who died in Saturday’s van accident in Meemure has risen to four, police said. Initially, threeContinue Reading
Nearly 3 tonnes of smuggled ginger seized in Norochcholai
2025-07-20
A joint operation by the Navy and Police in the Sanjeethawaththa area of Norochcholai on Saturday (July 19) led toContinue Reading
Watch: Elephant runs amok during Perahera in Ruwanwella
2025-07-20
A tense situation arose during the Esala Perahera in Ruwanwella last night when a distressed elephant went on a rampage.Continue Reading
Police march promotes 109 hotline to report abuse against women & children
2025-07-20
A public awareness march organized by the Police Child and Women Abuse Prevention and Investigation Bureau was held on SaturdayContinue Reading
Govt to clear illegal occupation of tank reserves
2025-07-20
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation, K.D. Lalkantha, announced that operations to reclaim tank reserves will begin from NuwarawewaContinue Reading
All teachers must be graduates and trained – PM
2025-07-20
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has stated that all teachers should be graduates, and those who enter the profession must undergoContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers over 75mm expected in several areas
2025-07-20
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavyContinue Reading
Two infants among three killed in Narammala accident
2025-07-20
Three people, including two infants, have died in an accident after a car veered onto the opposite lane and collidedContinue Reading
Foreign Minister meets Chinese counterpart at ASEAN summit
2025-07-13
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN ForeignContinue Reading
Over 800kg of smuggled spices, medicine & cosmetics seized in Kilinochchi
2025-07-13
Sri Lanka Navy seized over 800kg of smuggled spices, medicine, and cosmetic products during a search operation in Kilinochchi onContinue Reading
Red alert issued for strong winds and rough seas
2025-07-13
The Department of Meteorology has warned of rough to very rough sea conditions from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara andContinue Reading
CBSL launches Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week
2025-07-13
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will launch the Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week from 14th to 18th July 2025,Continue Reading
Eric Meyer nominated as next U.S. ambassador to Sri Lanka
2025-07-12
The White House has announced the nomination of Eric Meyer, a career diplomat from California, as the next Ambassador ExtraordinaryContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Panadura
2025-07-11
A shooting incident was reported early this morning (11) in Hirana, Panadura, leaving one individual injured, police said. According toContinue Reading