Weligama gunman arrested in Maharagama
2025-10-26
Breaking: The main gunman suspected in the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara has been arrested in Maharagama,Continue Reading
MP Jagath Withana under threat over underworld links, not politics — IGP
2025-10-26
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Priyantha Weerasooriya says Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Withana is facing threatsContinue Reading
SJB MP receives police protection after assassination threat
2025-10-26
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Withana has been provided with two police officers for his personal security after revealingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy rescues 14 crew members from distressed merchant vessel
2025-10-26
The Sri Lanka Navy rescued 14 crew members from the merchant vessel MV Integrity Star, which had suffered an engineContinue Reading
Opposition Leader attends funeral of slain Weligama PS Chairman, demands justice
2025-10-26
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who attended the funeral of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara to pay his last respects,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to ban smartphone use by children under 12 – Minister
2025-10-26
Sri Lanka is planning to introduce a ban on the use of smartphones by school children under the age ofContinue Reading
India-KKS ferry service temporarily suspended
2025-10-26
Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu, India, and Kankesanthurai has been temporarily suspended. Indian media reported that theContinue Reading
Ram Charan & Janhvi Kapoor in Sri Lanka for ‘Peddi’ movie shoot
2025-10-26
Indian film stars Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor have arrived in Sri Lanka for the latest shooting schedule of theirContinue Reading
Police seek public assistance to locate suspect in Weligama PS Chairman’s killing
2025-10-26
The Police have requested public support to locate and arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the killing of WeligamaContinue Reading
USD 1.4M in collected taxes unpaid: VFS, IVS, GBS under fire in Sri Lanka
2025-10-26
The special audit report on Sri Lanka’s controversial e-Visa contract has revealed that service providers linked to the projectContinue Reading
Government dentists to strike demanding DG’s removal
2025-10-26
Government dentists have announced a strike on 06th November in protest against the actions of the Director General of DentalContinue Reading
Dramatic Police chase captured on Camera
2025-10-26
Dramatic video footage has emerged showing police officers opening fire during a high-speed chase in Ratmalana this evening, after aContinue Reading
Teachers, principals unions oppose 30-minute extension of school hours
2025-10-26
The Teachers and Principals trade unions have strongly opposed the proposed 30-minute extension of school hours under new education reformsContinue Reading
Three arrested over killing of Weligama PS Chairman
2025-10-26
Police have arrested three individuals, including a woman, in connection with the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to participate in Major Tsunami Mock Drill
2025-10-26
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) announced that Sri Lanka will take part in a nationwide tsunami mock exercise on NovemberContinue Reading
Human head found in Kattankudy lagoon
2025-10-26
A human head belonging to a 66-year-old man was found floating in the lagoon at Kattankudy 05 on Saturday evening.Continue Reading
T-56 ammunition found in Medawachchiya stream
2025-10-26
Medawachchiya police have recovered 41 live T-56 cartridges and two magazines from the Kanadara Oya in the Wahamalgollewa area. PoliceContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain in 3 provinces
2025-10-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading