Robber stoned by public found dead
2025-03-17
A man who had been assaulted with stones in Kohuwala for attempting to steal the wallet of a school studentContinue Reading
Police help locate tourist’s bag misplaced on a bus
2025-03-17
The Anuradhapura Police have helped locate and return the luggage of a foreign tourist that had been misplaced on aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka borrows over Rs. 700 Bn on a monthly level : Economist
2025-03-17
The Government of Sri Lanka borrowed over Rs. 700 billion from the domestic market, such as treasury bills, to sustainContinue Reading
Shots fired at house in Midigama
2025-03-17
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a house in the Pathegama area in Midigama early this morning (17 Mar). According toContinue Reading
2024 (2025) O/Level Exam commences
2025-03-17
The 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination commenced today (17 Mar). The examination which will be held in 3,663 examContinue Reading
Above 50mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-03-17
Showers are expected in several provinces today, with fairly heavy showers above 50 mm expected in some places, according toContinue Reading
Asela Sampath joins ‘Tractor’ for CMC mayoral race
2025-03-16
Social activist Asela Sampath has joined Battaramulle Seelaratne Thera’s Jana Setha Peramuna to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections forContinue Reading
Six arrested over Musical Show violence
2025-03-16
Medirigiriya Police have arrested six suspects in connection with the violence that erupted during a musical show in Divulankadawala. TheContinue Reading
Jayasuriya-Backed Leos to Launch 0% Commission Ride-Hailing App
2025-03-16
Sri Lanka’s beloved cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya has partnered with ATLAS Pty Ltd to introduce Leos, a budget-friendly ride-hailing appContinue Reading
AG’s order sparks new developments in Weligama Shooting Case involving Deshabandu
2025-03-16
The Attorney General has directed the CID not to arrest the OIC of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) and fiveContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for 18 districts
2025-03-16
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and NorthernContinue Reading
Mahanama objects Govt’s Matara Int. cricket training school & stadium plan
2025-03-16
Former cricketer and National Sports Council member Roshan Mahanama has raised concerns over the government’s decision to construct an internationalContinue Reading
“Only summoned as a witness” Ranil rejects Batalanda Report
2025-03-16
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has rejected the findings of the Batalanda Commission report, claiming it was politically motivated. Making aContinue Reading
Body of a newborn found in Batticaloa
2025-03-16
The body of a newborn was found in a forest area in the Santhiveli area in Batticaloa early this morningContinue Reading
SLBFE hotline to verify private job agencies
2025-03-16
Minister of Foreign Employment Vijitha Herath has urged the public to contact the hotline ‘1989’ for reliable information about privateContinue Reading
Oil pipeline defect : Update from CPC
2025-03-16
A defect has been found in the oil pipelines connecting the Colombo Port to the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal LimitedContinue Reading
SL delegation to visit US for reciprocal tariff talks
2025-03-16
A Sri Lankan delegation will visit the United States next month for discussions with the US Trade Office on reciprocalContinue Reading
‘Batalanda Commission Report’ : Details on Parliament debate
2025-03-16
The Committee on Parliamentary Affairs has decided to hold a debate on the ‘Batalanda Commission Report’ in Parliament in April. Continue Reading
