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
Dilum Amunugama summoned by Police over controversial remarks
2026-05-23
Former Minister and Sarvajana Balaya National Organiser Dilum Amunugama has been summoned by Police to record a statement over controversialContinue Reading
US Embassy denies Media reports of FBI team arriving in Sri Lanka
2026-05-23
The United States Embassy in Colombo has rejected reports claiming that an FBI “team” arrived in Sri Lanka to assistContinue Reading
3 arrested after viral helmetless motorcycle ride in North
2026-05-23
Three individuals have been arrested by the Mullaitivu Police over an unauthorised motorcycle parade in North, where a group ofContinue 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
China mine explosion: death toll leaps to 90 after gas blast
2026-05-23
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coalmine in northern China’s Shanxi province has risen to at leastContinue 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
Dansal registrations reach 2,388 ahead of Vesak
2026-05-23
A total of 2,388 dansals have been registered islandwide so far for the upcoming Vesak festival, the Public Health Inspectors’Continue 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
Thambugala cleared in alleged helicopter deal fraud case
2026-05-23
The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the release of businessman and Aura Lanka Company Chairman Viranjith Thambugala from aContinue Reading
Man posing as NGO official arrested over Canada job racket
2026-05-23
A 28-year-old man posing as a representative of a non-governmental organization (NGO) and allegedly promising jobs in Canada has beenContinue Reading