Special traffic operation: Legal action against 8,068 drivers in 24 hours
2024-12-29
A special island-wide traffic operation has been launched from December 23, 2024, on the instructions of the Acting Inspector GeneralContinue Reading
Police bust three-wheeler theft ring in Colombo: 5 arrested
2024-12-29
The Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau has arrested five suspects, aged between 31 and 54, in connection with theContinue Reading
At least 47 killed in plane crash at South Korea airport
2024-12-29
A plane carrying 181 passengers has crashed at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 47 people, the country’sContinue Reading
WATCH: Deputy Tourism Minister inspects Nine Arch Bridge in Ella
2024-12-28
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Chaminda Ranasinghe visited the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella today (28th) for an inspection. DuringContinue Reading
62 CEB employees suspended under previous govt. reinstated
2024-12-24
Sixty-two employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), suspended for participating in protests against its privatization during the previous government,Continue Reading
WP teachers barred from conducting tuition for own school students
2024-12-22
A circular has been issued prohibiting school teachers in the Western Province from conducting paid tuition classes for students fromContinue Reading
Gazette issued extending retirement age of doctors
2024-12-22
An extraordinary gazette notification issued on Friday (Dec 20, 2024) has extended the compulsory retirement age for Government Medical OfficersContinue Reading
Over 2,200 deaths in road accidents this year: Police
2024-12-22
Police report that 2,243 people have died in road accidents across the country between January 1 and December 13 thisContinue Reading
Infant body found abandoned near Dematagoda flyover
2024-12-22
Police report that a newborn was discovered abandoned near the Dematagoda flyover. The female infant, wrapped in a piece ofContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with over Rs. 25 million worth drugs in Mt Lavinia
2024-12-22
An individual linked to a large-scale drug trafficking network operated by an overseas trafficker has been arrested with drugs worthContinue Reading
Drug dealer busted in Wellawatta: 3 young men arrested
2024-12-15
On Friday night (13th December), officers from the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit conducted a raid in the Collingwood Place area withinContinue Reading
“Don’t panic & sell vehicles for low prices” vehicle importers’ association warns
2024-12-07
The President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL), Prasad Manage, has expressed doubts about the credibility ofContinue Reading
US Asst. Sec. of State Donald Lu meets Sajith Premadasa
2024-12-07
The US delegation led by US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu met with Opposition LeaderContinue Reading
PM calls for research-driven governance to reshape SL’s future
2024-12-07
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the government’s commitment to reshaping the nation’s trajectory, stating that investment in research andContinue Reading
Murder of 14-yr-old girl in Gampaha: Police reveal details
2024-12-07
Police investigations reveal that a 14-year-old girl in Gampaha was recently murdered by her father over a money dispute. TheContinue Reading
Customs seize illegally imported Toyota Prius in container
2024-12-07
Customs officials thwarted an illegal car import attempt at the Colombo Port yesterday(6), seizing a reconditioned Toyota Prius in fullContinue Reading
Air Quality Index : Update as of 6:00 am Saturday
2024-12-07
The air quality in several areas of Sri Lanka has returned to normal as of 06.00 am today. According toContinue Reading
Govt. to ban use of minors under 12 in advertisements
2024-12-07
The government is to introduce new regulations next year concerning the use of minors below the age of 12 forContinue Reading