Health Minister leaves for WHO World Health Assembly in Geneva
2025-05-18
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa left for Geneva on Sunday (18) to attend the 78th World HealthContinue Reading
Police officer arrested for drunk driving
2025-05-18
A police officer has been arrested in Ampara for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a statementContinue Reading
Memorial held in Wellawatta for Tamil War Victims
2025-05-18
A tense situation was reported this morning (May 18) during a public gathering in Wellawatte that had been organised toContinue Reading
Kotahena shooting: Shooter and motorcycle rider arrested
2025-05-18
Police have arrested two suspects—the shooter and the motorcycle rider—linked to the May 16 shooting on Sumithrarama Road in Kotahena.Continue Reading
‘Travel with Jo’ YouTuber arrested in India on Espionage Charges
2025-05-18
Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old travel vlogger from India known online as “Travel with Jo,” was arrested on charges of espionageContinue Reading
Thusitha Hallouwa shooting : Police release statement
2025-05-18
Investigations into the shooting incident targeting Thusitha Halloluwa, former Director General of Public Relations to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, have beenContinue Reading
Red alert heavy rain warning for 11 districts
2025-05-18
South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island. Due to its impact, Showery conditions are expected to enhanceContinue Reading
IPL points table 2025 | Standings
2025-05-17
An anti-climactic start for the resumption of the IPL as a washout sees the defending champions, KKR’s playoff hopes goContinue Reading
Shooting incident: Ranil’s Former PR Chief Thusitha Halloluwa targeted in Colombo
2025-05-17
A vehicle carrying Thusitha Halloluwa, former Director General of Public Relations to ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe, came under gunfire in NarahenpitaContinue Reading
“Govt earns Rs. 45M above valuation in Vehicle Auction” : CID complaint over fake news
2025-05-17
The President’s office has rejected recent social media and media reports as false, regarding the tender-based sale of government vehiclesContinue Reading
Mount Lavinia Killing : Police nab Motorbike rider
2025-05-17
A 45-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Praveen Nissanka, a municipal worker, inContinue Reading
Electricity Tariff Hike: CEB submits proposal with increased rates
2025-05-17
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed an 18.3% increase in electricity tariffs for the period of June to DecemberContinue Reading
Young Journalist dies in tragic road accident
2025-05-17
Priyan Malinda, a well-known regional journalist, tragically passed away early this morning (May 17) following a fatal road accident inContinue Reading
CEB records Rs. 18 bn loss in Q1 2025 after 5 profitable quarters
2025-05-17
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported a Rs. 18 billion loss for the first quarter of 2025, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lankan gang leader arrested in Toronto to be handed over to France
2025-05-17
An Ontario judge has granted the extradition of a Sri Lankan gang leader arrested in Toronto last year for hisContinue Reading
SL Navy manufactures 400 more Thalassemia Infusion Systems locally
2025-05-17
In a significant step towards combating thalassemia, the Sri Lanka Navy 16 May 25 handed over 400 thalassemia infusion systemsContinue Reading
Ministry condemns “unjust” railway strike despite solutions being provided
2025-05-17
The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation has condemned the ongoing strike by Station Masters, calling it anContinue Reading
Red : Heavy rain alert issue for 6 districts
2025-05-17
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern province and in Anuradhapura and Puttalam districts. Heavy falls above 100Continue Reading