06 Sep : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
2025-09-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of warm weather conditions in 12 districts. The heat index, orContinue Reading
Two shooting incidents reported in Colombo last night
2025-09-06
A 26-year-old man was killed in a shooting near the Mahawatta clock tower in the Grandpass police division last nightContinue Reading
SLPP ex-local councillor, brother linked to massive ice chemical haul in Middeniya
2025-09-05
Police have discovered about 50,000 kilograms of chemicals used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ice) hidden at a propertyContinue Reading
Israel takes Sri Lankan journalists on study tour to educate on current situation
2025-09-05
A group of 16 Sri Lankan journalists have arrived in Israel on a five-day study program aimed at providing foreignContinue Reading
National Milad-Un-Nabi Commemoration under the President’s Patronage
2025-09-05
The National Milad-Un-Nabi commemoration ceremony was held this afternoon (05) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at theContinue Reading
ICE production : Police recover chemical substances in Middeniya
2025-09-05
A stock of chemical substances believed to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE, allegedlyContinue Reading
Govt’s Prajashakthi poverty-alleviation initiative reviewed
2025-09-05
The government has requested District Secretaries to bring forward new ideas and proposals to advance the government’s Prajashakthi initiative asContinue Reading
President’s Fund grants Rs. 1 million compensation per victim of Ella bus tragedy
2025-09-05
The President’s Fund will provide Rs. 1 million each to the families of those who lost their lives in theContinue Reading
BASL warns against intimidation of Attorneys in course of professional duty
2025-09-05
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over incidents of threatening legal action or filing of complaintsContinue Reading
Ella crash : Bus conductor reveals what happened
2025-09-05
The conductor of the bus involved in the accident in Ella on Thursday claims that the driver informed him ofContinue Reading
Nepal bans Facebook, X, WhatsApp and 23 other platforms
2025-09-05
Nepal has blocked access to 26 major social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsAppContinue Reading
Tragic death : Police warn public of toxic gases in sealed wells
2025-09-05
The Sri Lankan Police has warned the public to be mindful of toxic gases such as methane in dark enclosedContinue Reading
Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council
2025-09-05
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has stepped down from his role as a member of the National Sports CouncilContinue Reading
Brave off-duty soldier risks life to save victims in Ella bus accident
2025-09-05
A Special Forces soldier of the Sri Lanka Army has been recognized for his brave attempt to save three victimsContinue Reading
Indian arrested with Rs. 105 Mn Kush at BIA
2025-09-05
An Indian national has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle 10.75kg of ‘kush’ worth Rs. 105Continue Reading
Ella bus accident : Statement from Opposition Leader
2025-09-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed his condolences to the victims of the bus accident in Ella on Thursday, statingContinue Reading
Driver said brake failure moments before crash – Victim
2025-09-05
A victim who survived the Ella bus accident has revealed that the driver had claimed a brake failure minutes beforeContinue Reading
200 Army personnel involved in Ella bus accident rescue operation
2025-09-05
Military assistance has been provided for the rescue operation of the victims of the bus accident in Wellawaya on Thursday.Continue Reading