Rs. 212 Mn Nurses’ Quarters Project launched at Point Pedro Hospital
2026-09-22
The foundation stone for a new four‑storey nurses’ quarters complex at the Point Pedro Base Hospital was laid under theContinue Reading
MP Chamara’s former private secretary arrested over Rs. 8.1 Mn bribery allegation
2026-09-22
The Bribery Commission yesterday arrested a Development Officer of the Uva Provincial Council, who had served as private secretary toContinue Reading
Accused brought to court as Easter Sunday verdict due today
2026-09-22
The accused, including Naufer Mawlawi, were brought before the Hulftsdorp High Court this morning as the long‑awaited verdict in theContinue Reading
22 A : No referendum needed, 2/3rd enough
2026-09-22
The Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne today announced the determination of the Supreme Court on theContinue Reading
Heavy Rain Alert for 12 Districts
2026-09-22
🚨 Heavy Rain Advisory: Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology warns of heavy rainfall of around 100 mm in parts ofContinue Reading
Police reveal cause of Southern Expressway crash involving 11 vehicles
2026-09-22
Police have attributed the Southern Expressway accident involving 11 vehicles to excessive speed and serious negligence by the driver ofContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 8 firearms linked to murders of Dan Priyasad and his brother
2026-09-22
Police investigations have revealed that a suspect arrested in Wabada, Kadawatha, with eight firearms, ammunition and heroin is the mainContinue Reading
Sri Lankan media orgs appeal to Saudi Arabia for clemency for Sivarasa Anojan
2026-09-21
Five Sri Lankan media organisations have jointly appealed to the leadership of Saudi Arabia to grant clemency to Sri LankanContinue Reading
Passenger numbers on expressways limited to available seat belts: Police
2026-09-21
Police have warned that passengers travelling on expressways without an available seat belt could face legal action. Deputy Inspector GeneralContinue Reading
Four arrested with firearms, ammunition in Kolonnawa raids
2026-09-21
Four suspects have been arrested with a cache of firearms and ammunition during two raids carried out in the KolonnawaContinue Reading
Fishing vessels warned to move away from Andaman low-pressure zone
2026-09-21
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has advised multi-day fishing vessels operating in sea areas around the Andaman IslandsContinue Reading
President directs officials to expedite efforts to save Anojan from Saudi death sentence
2026-09-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite diplomatic and legal measures concerning Sri Lankan national Sivarasa Anojan, whoContinue Reading
National Shoora Council appeals to Saudi King for clemency for Anojan
2026-09-21
The National Shoora Council (NSC) of Sri Lanka has appealed to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud toContinue Reading
SLBFE rejects claims private agencies are taking Israel job opportunities
2026-09-21
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe has rejected claims that job opportunities received from the IsraeliContinue Reading
Apollo Hospitals expresses interest in establishing hospitals in Sri Lanka
2026-09-21
Apollo Hospitals has expressed interest in establishing hospitals in Sri Lanka and investing in the country’s healthcare sector, the MinistryContinue Reading
Seat belts prevented serious injuries in Southern Expressway crash: DIG
2026-09-21
Seat-belt use helped prevent serious injuries in the multi-vehicle accident on the Southern Expressway between Gelanigama and Dodangoda, according toContinue Reading
Putin’s Party Wins Russian Parliamentary Election With Over 57% of Vote
2026-09-21
Russia’s ruling United Russia party has secured more than 57% of the vote in the country’s parliamentary election, according toContinue Reading
Police freeze Rs. 35 million property allegedly belonging to ‘Loku Patty’
2026-09-21
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has moved to freeze property valued at around Rs. 35 million, allegedly belonging to remandedContinue Reading
