HRCSL invites applications for National Youth Camp on Human Rights
2026-08-14
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has announced that applications are now open for its thematic Youth CampContinue Reading
Four‑year‑old girl found abandoned after assault in Wattegama
2026-08-14
Wattegama Police have rescued a girl, believed to be around four years old, who had been inhumanely assaulted and leftContinue Reading
Colombo woman arrested over assets allegedly bought with drug money
2026-08-14
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has arrested a 53‑year‑old woman from Colombo 14 in connection with purchasing property and assetsContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-14
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, GalleContinue Reading
Two suspects in Wattala Birthday Party shooting arrested after deportation from India
2026-08-14
Two suspects wanted over the fatal shooting at a birthday party held at a hotel in Wattala on July 23Continue Reading
Sri Lanka seize over 5,200 Kg of Heroin, Ice and Cocaine in less than 10 months
2026-08-13
Sri Lanka Police have destroyed a large stock of narcotics seized during operations conducted between October 30, 2025 andContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu CM urges immediate action over Fishermen detained in Sri Lanka
2026-08-13
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has written to the External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, requesting necessary action to secureContinue Reading
Fishing cat rescued from snare in Polonnaruwa
2026-08-13
A fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) trapped in a snare has been rescued by wildlife officers in the Sevagama area ofContinue Reading
Former inmate makes explosive claims over New Magazine Prison Violence
2026-08-13
A former inmate of the New Magazine Prison in Borella has made serious allegations over the violent incident at theContinue Reading
Police cannot direct motorists to stations claiming GovPay unavailable: Traffic DIG
2026-08-13
All police stations have now been equipped with the facilities required to accept traffic fine payments through GovPay, DIG W.Continue Reading
HRCSL calls applications for 2026 Youth Camp
2026-08-13
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has invited applications for its 2026 Youth Camp on Human Rights andContinue Reading
No A/L question papers leaked; Exams Chief urges candidates not to panic
2026-08-13
Examinations Commissioner General Indika Kumari Liyanage has rejected reports circulating on social media and other platforms claiming that question papersContinue Reading
‘If there is a risk, don’t proceed’: BASL President on judges’ retirement age
2026-08-13
Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya said that if the President believes there is a risk, theContinue Reading
New Rs. 835 million SLTB depot complex opened in Kegalle
2026-08-13
A new depot complex built at a cost of Rs. 835 million was opened in Kegalle today as partContinue Reading
CBSL clarifies Governor’s remarks on Policy Interest Rates
2026-08-13
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has clarified that recent remarks by Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe did not indicateContinue Reading
President’s full speech at the discussion with the BASL
2026-08-13
I would like to briefly present our views on the matters raised here, as well as the reasons that haveContinue Reading
Two suspects arrested while allegedly butchering protected deer
2026-08-13
Two suspects have been arrested while allegedly butchering a protected deer in the Aranayake area, wildlife officials said. The suspects,Continue Reading
Train services disrupted on Main Line due to technical failure
2026-08-13
Train services on the Main Line have been disrupted due to a technical failure involving a train between Ambepussa andContinue Reading