Strong wind warning for Land Areas
2025-06-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory warning of strong winds over several parts of the island dueContinue Reading
2,983 military deserters arrested since February
2025-06-02
A total of 2,983 personnel, including officers, who deserted from the Sri Lankan Tri-Forces have been arrested, the Ministry ofContinue Reading
Shooting attempt in Panadura-Walana area
2025-06-02
Two unidentified gunmen attempted to shoot a man near a residence in the Panadura-Walana area early this morning (June 2),Continue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers
2025-06-02
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 JUNE 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 June 2025 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Ukraine says over 40 Russian warplanes hit (Video)
2025-06-02
Ukraine claims to have hit more than 40 Russian bomber planes at a number of military airbases, in one ofContinue Reading
Two Schoolgirls drown in Pond at Kovil
2025-06-02
Mullaitivu Police say two schoolgirls have drowned in a pond at the Kottukinaru Kovil premises this afternoon (June 1). AccordingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan tourist attacked in Pattaya after gender dispute with transwoman
2025-06-01
A Sri Lankan tourist was assaulted by a transgender woman armed with high heel shoes on the city’s beach roadContinue Reading
Water Board SMS Portal Hacked, Customers Receive Threat Messages
2025-06-01
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board’s (NWSDB) SMS gateway appears to have been compromised, with several customers reporting identicalContinue Reading
62-year-old man arrested for threatening woman & stealing motorcycle
2025-06-01
A 62-year-old man has been arrested by the Melsiripura Police for allegedly threatening a woman with a sharp weapon andContinue Reading
Deputy Minister Mahinda leaves for Geneva to attend ILO summit
2025-06-01
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe left for Geneva, Switzerland today (June 1) toContinue Reading
Govt to develop A-Grade cricket stadium in Thambuttegama?
2025-06-01
Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe says he has requested the authorities to develop an A-grade stadium in Thambuttegama. “Since AnuradhapuraContinue Reading
“Carrom boards were given to the people”: Dilith questions public gain from sentencing
2025-06-01
MP Dilith Jayaweera has expressed skepticism regarding the recent convictions of former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, questioning whetherContinue Reading
Port City Colombo marks Tenant handover at Business Centre
2025-06-01
Port City Colombo marked the formal handover of office space to key tenants at its Business Centre during a ceremonyContinue Reading
Kandy underpasses to be cleared; pedestrian use mandatory
2025-06-01
Addressing a media briefing, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena highlighted several measures the government intends to implementContinue Reading
CEB Trade Unionist Ranjan Jayalal appointed Mayor of Kaduwela
2025-06-01
Prominent trade unionist Ranjan Jayalal has been appointed as the new Mayor of the Kaduwela Municipal Council. Jayalal, a leadingContinue Reading
Newly Appointed Mayors of Municipal Councils Announced
2025-06-01
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has officially gazetted the names of the newly appointed mayors and deputy mayors ofContinue Reading
Israel attacks Palestinians at US-backed aid hubs in Gaza, killing 31
2025-06-01
An Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) killed at least 30 peopleContinue Reading
SriLankan to add new Airbus A330-200 to Fleet
2025-06-01
SriLankan Airlines is set to enhance its long-haul capabilities with the addition of a new Airbus A330-200, scheduled to joinContinue Reading