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
Red alert advisory issued for severe lighting
2025-10-05
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva,Continue Reading
Three killed, three injured in lorry–bus collision in Narammala
2025-10-05
Three people were killed and three others injured following a collision between a lorry and a bus in Narammala townContinue Reading
Harsha questions shift in Central Expressway loan interest rate
2025-10-05
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), Dr. Harsha de Silva, has expressed concern over a proposal to alterContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported at house in Elpitiya
2025-10-05
A shooting was reported at a house in the Omaththa area of Elpitiya last night (05). Police said the attackContinue Reading
Wimal Weerawansa required to appear before Tangalle Police
2025-10-04
Former minister Wimal Weerawansa has been summoned to appear before the Tangalle Police on Monday (6) The summons reportedly followsContinue Reading
Landslide early warning for several districts
2025-10-04
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level 1 (Yellow) landslide early warning effective from 6 p.m. onContinue Reading