Three arrested over three-wheeler thefts
2025-07-22
Three suspects involved in three-wheeler thefts have been arrested following a raid conducted by the Police in Polgasowita, Kahathuduwa onContinue Reading
Electricity trade unions to strike over Electricity (Amendment) Bill
2025-07-22
Electricity trade unions say they will engage in a strike today (22), by applying sick leave, to protest the SriContinue Reading
Two arrested with pistol & bullets in Dematagoda
2025-07-22
Two suspects have been arrested over the possession of an internationally manufactured pistol and 12 live ammunition in the DematagodaContinue Reading
Court orders to close Matara Nilwala River Park few days after opening
2025-07-22
The Matara Nilwala River Park, which was declared open last week (19), has been ordered to remain closed for aContinue Reading
Committee recommends to remove IGP Deshabandu
2025-07-22
The report of the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuse of power against suspended Inspector General of PoliceContinue Reading
15 Mn drug capsules destroyed on court order
2025-07-22
A stock of 15 million drug capsules that were confiscated as court assets following legal proceedings was destroyed at aContinue Reading
Naval & fishing communities warned of rough seas
2025-07-22
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rains and strong winds in sea areas around Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka & U.S. hold talks on continued cooperation in defence initiatives
2025-07-22
A discussion between Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and the Defence Attaché of the United StatesContinue Reading
About 75 mm of rain expected in several areas today
2025-07-22
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and the Galle and Matara districts today, accordingContinue Reading
Appeals Court overturns HC acquittal of Sajin Vass; orders retrial
2025-07-22
The Court of Appeal has nullified a previous Colombo High Court ruling that acquitted former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena fromContinue Reading
Delta’s “Aggressive Maneuver” averts Mid-Air Collision
2025-07-22
A Delta regional jet was forced to make a sudden evasive maneuver to avoid a potential mid-air collision with aContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Seeduwa
2025-07-21
A man was injured in a shooting incident reported today (July 21) in the Rajapakshapura area in Seeduwa, police said.Continue Reading
Police make key arrests in 2 shooting incidents
2025-07-21
The 43-year-old suspected gunman involved in the execution-style murder in Kahawatte has been ordered to be detained for questioning untilContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 21
2025-07-21
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Special operation nets 1,241 suspects linked to drugs across Sri Lanka
2025-07-21
A total of 1,241 individuals involved in narcotics-related offenses—including the possession of illegal drugs and illicit alcohol—were arrested during aContinue Reading
Overseas travel ban imposed on Rohitha Abeygunawardene’s daughter
2025-07-21
The Mathugama Magistrate’s Court has issued an overseas travel ban on former minister Rohitha Abeygunawardene’s daughter and son-in-law. The courtContinue Reading
E NIC : “Printing 15 Mn polycarbonate cards is a waste”
2025-07-21
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the Cabinet’s decision to procure 15 million polycarbonateContinue Reading
PM reveals reason to increase school time by 30 minutes
2025-07-21
Education Minister, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says school hours have been extended by thirty minutes under the new education reforms.Continue Reading
