Three women killed in Gampola accident
2025-10-06
Three people were killed and another person was injured in an accident on the Gampola–Doluwa road. The accident occurred whenContinue Reading
US and Japanese scientists win 2025 Nobel Prize in medicine
2025-10-06
The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists for discovering how theContinue Reading
Advisory for Severe Lightning issued for 12 districts
2025-10-06
Advisory for Severe Lightning: Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 01.30 p.m. 06 October 2025 validContinue Reading
Race against time to save 200 hikers stuck in Everest
2025-10-06
Over 200 hikers were stranded at Mount Everest, trapped by heavy snow after a blizzard, as rescuers raced against timeContinue Reading
President opens new Somawathi Museum & Research Institute
2025-10-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared open the newly constructed two-storey building housing the Archaeological Museum and the International Archaeological ResearchContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s birth rate plummets by one-third since 2018
2025-10-06
Sri Lanka is witnessing a dramatic drop in births, with official data showing the number of registered live births fellContinue Reading
7 arrested with over 5 kg of Hashish, ICE in Matara raids
2025-10-06
Seven suspects have been arrested along with 5 kilograms and 600 grams of hashish and ICE (crystal methamphetamine) in Matara,Continue Reading
India : 3 states ban cough syrup after several children die
2025-10-06
Three Indian states have banned a cough syrup after at least nine children died allegedly after consuming it, authorities said.Continue Reading
Nepal: Deadly landslides, flash floods kill dozens
2025-10-06
Heavy rains in Nepal triggered landslides, lightning, and flash floods killing at least 44 people and leaving five missing, officials said onContinue Reading
Johnston denies appointing Sampath Manamperi as a secretary
2025-10-06
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has denied claims that Sampath Manamperi serves as one of his coordinating secretaries, stating that heContinue Reading
At least 20 injured after gunman fires up to 50 bullets in Sydney shooting
2025-10-06
A 60-year-old man was arrested Monday in Australia after police said he fired up to 100 bullets at passersby, injuringContinue Reading
Two die after being hit by trains in separate incidents
2025-10-06
Two individuals have died in separate train accidents reported on Sunday (Oct 5) in the Mannar and Kadugannawa police divisions.Continue Reading
Central Bank launches survey on virtual asset service providers
2025-10-06
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank has initiated a mandatory survey to gather information on individuals andContinue Reading
Weather today : Showers expected across the island
2025-10-06
The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island after 1 p.m. today. AtmosphericContinue Reading
1,000 houses handed over to low-income families
2025-10-05
National Ceremony of World Habitat Day under the patronage of the President 1,000 completed houses handed over to low-income familiesContinue Reading
Toss controversy erupts in India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo
2025-10-05
Confusion over the toss during Sunday’s India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup match at the R. Premadasa Stadium sparked controversy and allegationsContinue Reading
Police clarify Elpitiya incident was not a shooting
2025-10-05
Police Headquarters says the incident reported last night (04) from a house in the Ihala Omaththa area within the ElpitiyaContinue Reading
Postmaster General exposes corruption within postal service
2025-10-05
The Postmaster General, Ruwan Sathkumara, has revealed several instances of fraud and inefficiency within the postal service, stating thatContinue Reading