WHO Regional Health Summit Kicks Off in Colombo with Sri Lanka as Chair
2025-10-13
The 78th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia commenced in Colombo today (13), withContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 16 districts
2025-10-13
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-central, Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces,Continue Reading
Hamas releases first batch of Israeli captives under ceasefire deal
2025-10-13
Hamas has released seven Israeli captives into the custody of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as theContinue Reading
Watch : Grand welcome for Police officer granted bail
2025-10-13
The Police Constable, who was remanded over allegedly assaulting a lawyer within the Mount Lavinia court premises, received a grandContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-10-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13 Oct),Continue Reading
56-year-old man dies in toilet pit explosion
2025-10-13
A 56-year-old man has died after a toilet pit exploded at his residence in Pilana, Nagashandiya, within the Habaraduwa PoliceContinue Reading
19 yr old boy dies after falling off Matale waterfall
2025-10-13
A 19-year-old youth has died after falling off the Nalagana Ella Falls in Kandenuwara, Matale, last evening. According to theContinue Reading
Police officer granted bail over Mount Lavinia Court incident
2025-10-13
The police officer who was in remand custody over the incident at the Mount Lavinia Court premises has been grantedContinue Reading
Court incident : More action from Police
2025-10-13
Mount Lavinia Police Headquarters Inspector H.T.M. Thushara has been immediately transferred to general duties in the Medical Services Division, PoliceContinue Reading
150 new ambulances expected as Harsha defends 1990 Suwa Seriya brand
2025-10-13
MP Harsha de Silva criticizing reported government attempts to change the logo and colour scheme of the 1990 Suwa SeriyaContinue Reading
Alcohol-fueled clash ends in fatal stabbing between brothers
2025-10-13
A 34-year-old man died Sunday after being injured in a stabbing incident in Kudalgamuwa involving his brother, Police said. TheContinue Reading
Tangalle Police summons Wimal again
2025-10-13
Former Minister and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has been informed by the Tangalle Police to appear againContinue Reading
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm
2025-10-13
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Court incident : Police issue new statement
2025-10-12
The Police today issued a statement denying reports that Senior Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake had spoken to the Inspector General ofContinue Reading
M’Lavinia court incident: Govt to take strong action against senior lawyer
2025-10-12
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says legal action will be taken against senior lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake over his conduct withinContinue Reading
Worker remittances rise 20% in first nine months of 2025
2025-10-12
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka recorded a significant increase in 2025, according to the latest data released by theContinue Reading
Debate not hate: Sri Lanka’s Saroja Paulraj joins Commonwealth call to end political abuse
2025-10-12
Minister of Women and Child Affairs and Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, has calledContinue Reading
CAA raids lead to fines over rice and bottled water overpricing
2025-10-12
The Walapane Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines of Rs. 100,000 each on three retail outlets, including a supermarket, in theContinue Reading