Ella accident: Bus deregistered in 2023 – deputy minister
2025-09-06
The bus involved in the tragic accident along the Ella–Wellawaya main road had been deregistered from the National Transport CommissionContinue Reading
06 Sep : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
2025-09-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of warm weather conditions in 12 districts. The heat index, orContinue Reading
Two shooting incidents reported in Colombo last night
2025-09-06
A 26-year-old man was killed in a shooting near the Mahawatta clock tower in the Grandpass police division last nightContinue Reading
Three excise officers arrested over Rs. 2 million extortion attempt
2025-08-31
Three officials attached to the Chankanai excise office have been arrested by the Northern Province Crime Division for allegedly attemptingContinue Reading
Two Israelis arrested for assaulting hotel owner and wife in Arugam Bay
2025-08-30
Two Israeli nationals were arrested on Friday (29) by Pottuvil Police for allegedly assaulting a hotel owner and his wifeContinue Reading
Underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, brought to Sri Lanka from Jakarta
2025-08-30
The plane carrying a group of underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, has just arrived at KatunayakeContinue Reading
Record exports and remittances boost SL’s external sector in July 2025
2025-08-30
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the country’s external sector strengthened further in July 2025, with theContinue Reading
Govt issues VRS regulations for CEB employees
2025-08-30
The Ministry of Energy has issued regulations under the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, outlining the terms of the Voluntary RetirementContinue Reading
Six killed in separate road accidents across the island
2025-08-30
Six people have died in a series of road accidents reported from Morawewa, Kilinochchi, Anuradhapura, Walasmulla and Aralaganwila, police said.Continue Reading
President vows support for export diversification & value-added products
2025-08-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said future incentives will be introduced to promote export diversification and the development of value-added products.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka inflation turns positive after 11 months of deflation
2025-08-30
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported that headline inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), roseContinue Reading
Govt to reopen probes into thousands of pre-2000 disappearances
2025-08-29
Justice Minister Harsha Nanayakkara says investigations will be reopened into more than 10,000 complaints of disappearances reported in the NorthContinue Reading
Club Wasantha murder case: Tattoo studio owner granted bail
2025-08-29
The Homagama High Court has granted bail to Dulan Sanjula, the owner of a tattoo studio in Athurugiriya, who wasContinue Reading
Police fire shot in the air to subdue suspect in Dharga Town
2025-08-29
Aluthgama police said an officer fired a shot into the air to control a suspect who allegedly attempted to attackContinue Reading
“Ranil should have been brought to justice 40 years ago,” minister responds to criticism
2025-08-24
Minister Bimal Ratnayake says former President Ranil Wickremesinghe should have been arrested 40 years ago for far more serious allegationsContinue Reading
SJB condemns Ranil’s arrest, warns of threat to democracy
2025-08-24
Sri Lanka’s main opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has strongly condemned the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, callingContinue Reading
Postal workers to resume duties from 4:00 pm today – Minister
2025-08-24
Postal workers have agreed to resume duties from 4.00 pm today (24), Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced following discussions with unionContinue Reading
“How can he appear in court?”- Dr. Bellana updates RW’s status in ICU
2025-08-24
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is suffering from dehydration and could face risks of heart, kidney, or other complications if notContinue Reading