Govt’s Prajashakthi poverty-alleviation initiative reviewed
2025-09-05
The government has requested District Secretaries to bring forward new ideas and proposals to advance the government’s Prajashakthi initiative asContinue Reading
President’s Fund grants Rs. 1 million compensation per victim of Ella bus tragedy
2025-09-05
The President’s Fund will provide Rs. 1 million each to the families of those who lost their lives in theContinue Reading
BASL warns against intimidation of Attorneys in course of professional duty
2025-09-05
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over incidents of threatening legal action or filing of complaintsContinue Reading
Ella crash : Bus conductor reveals what happened
2025-09-05
The conductor of the bus involved in the accident in Ella on Thursday claims that the driver informed him ofContinue Reading
Nepal bans Facebook, X, WhatsApp and 23 other platforms
2025-09-05
Nepal has blocked access to 26 major social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsAppContinue Reading
Tragic death : Police warn public of toxic gases in sealed wells
2025-09-05
The Sri Lankan Police has warned the public to be mindful of toxic gases such as methane in dark enclosedContinue Reading
Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council
2025-09-05
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has stepped down from his role as a member of the National Sports CouncilContinue Reading
Brave off-duty soldier risks life to save victims in Ella bus accident
2025-09-05
A Special Forces soldier of the Sri Lanka Army has been recognized for his brave attempt to save three victimsContinue Reading
Indian arrested with Rs. 105 Mn Kush at BIA
2025-09-05
An Indian national has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle 10.75kg of ‘kush’ worth Rs. 105Continue Reading
Ella bus accident : Statement from Opposition Leader
2025-09-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed his condolences to the victims of the bus accident in Ella on Thursday, statingContinue Reading
Driver said brake failure moments before crash – Victim
2025-09-05
A victim who survived the Ella bus accident has revealed that the driver had claimed a brake failure minutes beforeContinue Reading
200 Army personnel involved in Ella bus accident rescue operation
2025-09-05
Military assistance has been provided for the rescue operation of the victims of the bus accident in Wellawaya on Thursday.Continue Reading
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
2025-09-05
Ross Taylor, the 41-year-old former New Zealand captain, will represent Samoa in the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026Continue Reading
Sun directly over five cities of Sri Lanka today
2025-09-05
The sun will be directly above five (05) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.09 pm today, according to theContinue Reading
Three fatal accidents reported in separate areas on Thursday
2025-09-05
Three individuals were reported dead in separate accidents on Thursday (04 Sept). A 39-year-old man from Balangoda died after fallingContinue Reading
74 yr old woman murdered in Hakmana
2025-09-05
The Hakmana Police have launched an investigation after a 74-year-old woman was killed in Baduwatta on Thursday (04 Sept). AccordingContinue Reading
CEB workers launch work-to-rule TU action
2025-09-05
A group of employees from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) launched a work-to-rule trade union action across the island startingContinue Reading
Ella bus accident : Driver of the SUV arrested
2025-09-05
The driver of the SUV that had collided with the bus in Ella prior to it toppling into a precipiceContinue Reading
