Police seek suspect in Hatton double murder and robbery
2026-05-23
Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect accused of murdering a husband and wife in the Hatton-Dickoya townContinue Reading
Adverse weather affects over 1,100 people across six districts
2026-05-23
A total of 1,192 individuals from 6,907 families across six districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions,Continue Reading
SpaceX launches biggest Starship rocket yet in test flight
2026-05-23
SpaceX on Friday launched its latest edition of the Starship spacecraft as Elon Musk’s rocket company is nearing a record-breakingContinue Reading
Two red notice suspects among Dubai deportees: Police reveal more details
2026-05-23
Sri Lanka Police have revealed further details regarding the 21 suspects deported from Dubai and brought back to the islandContinue Reading
Iran shuts western airspace over fears of further US strikes
2026-05-23
Iran temporarily closed airspace over its western region on Saturday as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington continued amid reportsContinue Reading
Police seek suspect in Rs. 920 Mn Romania job scam
2026-05-23
Police have sought public assistance to locate a suspect accused of defrauding individuals by promising employment opportunities in Romania. AccordingContinue Reading
Opposition Leader meets Canadian envoy in Colombo
2026-05-23
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held a bilateral meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Isabelle MartinContinue Reading
Landslide warnings issued for six districts
2026-05-23
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts amid prevailing heavy rainfall conditions. RedContinue Reading
Viral meningitis cases reported among schoolchildren in several areas
2026-05-23
Chief Epidemiologist Dr Palitha Karunapema says cases of viral meningitis have been reported among schoolchildren in several parts of theContinue Reading
Minor flood warning issued for Kalu River Basin
2026-05-23
The Department of Irrigation has warned of a possible minor flood situation in low-lying areas of the Kalu River basinContinue Reading
RDA issues advisory to expressway users amid heavy rains
2026-05-23
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists to exercise extra caution while travelling on expressways due to the prevailingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan activist Sameera Mehboobdeen safe, deported from Israel
2026-05-21
Sri Lankan activist Sameera Mehboobdeen, who joined the international “Global Sumud Flotilla” mission aimed at breaking the naval blockade ofContinue Reading
Thailand revives bill to clear the air of toxic smog
2026-05-21
Thailand’s parliament has revived long-delayed legislation to recognize clean air as a protected public right, a major step in aContinue Reading
Melody toffee goes out of stock in India after Modi-Meloni viral video
2026-05-20
A packet of Parle Melody has unexpectedly turned into one of the internet’s biggest talking points after a viral exchangeContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over Wanawasala train derailment sabotage claim
2026-05-16
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the train derailment near Wanawasala after investigations revealed that metal parts hadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka steps up anti-smoking drive with global support
2026-05-16
Sri Lankan universities, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and global health organizations have joined forces to strengthen efforts to reduce tobacco useContinue Reading
Only 16 of 92 Floating Market shops still operating, inspection finds
2026-05-16
Officials attached to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development have carried outContinue Reading
Honda reports first loss in decades as it slows EV strategy
2026-05-15
Japan’s second largest carmaker Honda on Thursday confirmed its first operating loss since 1957, before it started selling mass-produced carsContinue Reading