26-year-old arrested over shooting of elderly man in Ahungalla
2026-10-05
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 74-year-old man in the Galwehera area ofContinue Reading
Public help sought to identify man seen assaulting porcupine in Pelawatta
2026-10-05
Public assistance has been sought to identify a man allegedly involved in a disturbing act of animal cruelty in Pelawatta,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan scientist leads NASA-backed research turning plastic waste into 3D-printed cookies
2026-10-05
A Sri Lankan scientist and his research team in the United States have developed protein-rich, edible 3D-printed cookies using plasticContinue Reading
No US pressure on Sri Lanka over vessels near its waters: Vijitha Herath
2026-10-05
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has rejected claims that the United States has pressured Sri Lanka not to provide food orContinue Reading
Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection
2026-10-05
Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of aContinue Reading
Peradeniya-Colombo express train derails; Up-country services delayed
2026-10-05
An express train travelling from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort derailed early this morning (05) after striking earth and rocks thatContinue Reading
IMF urges Sri Lanka to let fuel prices rise with global markets as risks mount
2026-10-05
The International Monetary Fund has urged Sri Lanka to allow domestic fuel prices to move with international prices and maintainContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-10-05
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (05), accordingContinue Reading
Police seek public help to arrest three wanted suspects
2026-10-05
Police have sought public assistance to locate and arrest three suspects wanted in connection with an investigation conducted by theContinue Reading
Govt to provide motorcycles to 2,900 Public Health Midwives in December
2026-10-04
The government will provide motorcycles to 2,900 Public Health Midwives in December as part of efforts to strengthen community-level healthcareContinue Reading
Strong winds, rough seas forecast off western coast
2026-10-04
Showers or thundershowers are expected in several sea areas off Sri Lanka’s western and northwestern coasts, with authorities warning ofContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines opens new office in Riyadh
2026-10-04
SriLankan Airlines has opened its newly relocated office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of efforts to strengthen its operationsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Air Force warns public over fake AN-32 aircraft training programmes
2026-10-04
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has warned the public against unauthorized advertisements offering training programs, aircraft inspection workshops andContinue Reading
Protest in London over removal of Thileepan statue in Jaffna
2026-10-04
A protest was held in London over the recent removal of a temporary statue of Thileepan from the Thileepan MemorialContinue Reading
Not getting your full loaf? CAA finds 89 underweight bread cases
2026-10-04
89 cases of underweight bread detected in islandwide inspections The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says 89 cases involving underweightContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera remanded until tomorrow
2026-10-04
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who was arrested while a warrant had been issuedContinue Reading
Jana Aragala Movement accuses government of suppressing protests
2026-10-04
The Jana Aragala Movement has accused the government of attempting to suppress public protests after six of its members wereContinue Reading
Railway closures used to fast-track key infrastructure projects – Deputy Minister
2026-10-04
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said the government has used the current period of railway closures and disruptions toContinue Reading