More details on the death of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne
2026-07-17
Two Police teams have been appointed to investigate the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne, whoContinue Reading
Welfare Benefits Board warns of fraudulent calls targeting Aswesuma beneficiaries
2026-07-17
The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a strong warning to the public after reports emerged of fraudsters telephoning Aswesuma beneficiariesContinue Reading
SDIG Waruna Jayasundara transferred to Police Children and Women’s Bureau
2026-07-17
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Waruna Jayasundara, who was in charge of the Eastern Province, has been transferredContinue Reading
App-based motorcycle rider murdered in Homagama
2026-07-17
A 41‑year‑old man who drove part‑time as a hired motorcycle rider through an app was found murdered in Homagama, earlyContinue Reading
US Vice President says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy
2026-07-17
United States Vice President JD Vance has accused some members of Israel’s government of trying to influence US public opinionContinue Reading
Breaking : LPL team owner arrested
2026-07-17
A team owner of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Jaffna Kings has been arrested by the Sri Lanka PoliceContinue Reading
Gazette : Packaging standards for soap tightened
2026-07-17
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a special gazette notification introducing mandatory labeling requirements for a wide range ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll reaches 50 as cases surge past 73,000
2026-07-17
Sri Lanka’s dengue crisis has intensified, with the official death toll climbing to 50 by July 16, marking a caseContinue Reading
Former IGP C.D. Wickremaratne dies in suspected suicide
2026-07-17
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickremaratne has died in a suspected suicide, according to Police. Police said theContinue Reading
FIFA responds as Argentina faces possible action over Falklands banner
2026-07-17
FIFA says its independent disciplinary committee is assessing official match reports before deciding whether to take action against Argentina overContinue Reading
One injured in Nawagamuwa shooting
2026-07-16
A person was injured in a shooting incident reported in the Wandurammulla area of Nawagamuwa today, according to Police. TheContinue Reading
Committee begins work on new legal framework for domesticated elephants
2026-07-16
A Government-appointed committee has begun formulating a new legal framework to regulate domesticated elephants and their participation in cultural events,Continue Reading
US to change visa rules for foreign students, journalists
2026-07-16
The United States has announced new visa regulations that will impose fixed periods of stay for foreign students, exchange visitorsContinue Reading
‘Buddha Wandana’ pilgrimage package launched ahead of Vietnam direct flights
2026-07-16
A new Buddhist pilgrimage tour package, “Buddha Wandana”, was launched in Colombo on Thursday (16) to coincide with the introductionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unveils 40-member athlete squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games
2026-07-16
The Commonwealth Games Association of Sri Lanka (CGA Sri Lanka) on Wednesday (15) officially unveiled Team Sri Lanka for theContinue Reading
Negombo Prison CCTV DVRs sent to University of Moratuwa for forensic analysis
2026-07-16
Two digital video recorder (DVR) hard drives containing CCTV footage from Negombo Prison have been sent to the University ofContinue Reading
Navy arrests 28 in crackdown on illegal fishing operations
2026-07-16
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 28 individuals involved in illegal fishing activities during a series of operations conducted across theContinue Reading
Vasu supports extending judges’ retirement age
2026-07-16
Former Parliamentarian and Democratic Left Front Secretary Vasudeva Nanayakkara has voiced support for extending the service period of senior judges,Continue Reading