21-year-old killed in Boralesgamuwa shooting
2025-08-24
A 21-year-old resident of Temple Road, Mount Lavinia, was shot dead in the early hours of today (24) while walkingContinue Reading
“I’ve always worked for the country”: UNP plays Ranil recording prior to arrest
2025-08-23
The United National Party (UNP) held a press conference earlier today (23), raising concerns about the motive behind the arrestContinue Reading
SJB to provide free legal advice to victims of online loan mafia – Sajith
2025-08-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will provide free legal services to victims of theContinue Reading
Death of individual in Mullaitivu: Minister urges public not to be misled
2025-08-17
Cabinet Media Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has urged the people of the North and East not to be misledContinue Reading
Sajith confirmed candidacy for next presidential election – Mano Ganesan
2025-08-17
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader Mano Ganesan said in a televised interview that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa confirmed his candidacyContinue Reading
Coastal line trains remain restricted after Galu Kumari derailment
2025-08-17
The Railway Department says that train operations on the coastal line remain restricted. This is due to ongoing work toContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers expected in several areas
2025-08-17
Showers at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. A few showersContinue Reading
Two-year-old dies after coconut falls on head
2025-08-16
A two-year-old child from the Bandirippuwa area in Wennappuwa has died after being struck on the head by a fallingContinue Reading
Vehicle movement to be restricted due to Bellanwila Perahera
2025-08-16
Police Media Division announced that traffic will be restricted due to the Esala Perahera street parade of the Bellanwila RajamahaContinue Reading
Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ends with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
2025-08-16
A highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday yielded no agreement toContinue Reading
One dead, 22 injured in head-on bus accident in Monaragala
2025-08-16
A private bus and an SLTB bus collided head-on at Weliyaya in Monaragala this morning. According to the Police, theContinue Reading
Vehicle export scheme proposed to replace old cars
2025-08-10
Secretary-General of the Global Federation of Sri Lankan Business Councils (GFSLBC) and entrepreneur Sajeev Rajaputhra has proposed a mechanism toContinue Reading
Thousands protest in Tel Aviv over Israel’s Gaza City occupation plan
2025-08-10
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday night to oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planContinue Reading
Fire breaks out on boats at Galle Fisheries Harbour
2025-08-10
A massive fire has broken out on several boats docked at the Galle Fisheries Harbour. The Galle Municipal Council FireContinue Reading
Former President Ranil to make a special statement today
2025-08-10
Former President and United National Party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to make a special statement today (10). He isContinue Reading
Weather today: spells of light showers in several areas
2025-08-10
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 August 2025 Several spells of light showers willContinue Reading
Sajith warns Gaza occupation will shatter hopes for two-state solution
2025-08-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City would destroy the trust underpinning hopes forContinue Reading
“Where is the Rocket Man now?” – Minister Wasantha hits back at SupremeSAT
2025-08-09
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has once again commented on the controversial SupremeSAT issue at a public gathering in Polonnaruwa today. TheContinue Reading