Sri Lanka Court orders bodies of 84 sailors to be handed over to Iran officials
2026-03-11
Galle Chief Magistrate Sameera Dodangoda today (11) directed the Director of Galle National Hospital to release the bodies of 84Continue Reading
32 Iranians Rescued from Warship ‘IRIS Dena’ Admitted to Karapitiya Hospital
2026-03-04
Thirty-two Iranians rescued from the Iranian warship ‘IRIS Dena’ by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to Galle have beenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue mission for Iranian ship in distress off Galle
2026-03-04
Sri Lanka Navy vessels have been deployed to assist an Iranian ship reported to be in distress about 40 nauticalContinue Reading
Youth caught on CCTV stealing chocolates from Galle shop
2026-02-27
A youth who entered a chocolate shop in Galle was caught on CCTV stealing chocolates and fleeing the premises. TheContinue Reading
Education reforms : Galle Satyagraha enters fourth day
2026-01-23
The Satyagraha launched in Galle on January 19, calling for the implementation of education reforms by 2026, entered its fourthContinue Reading
Heavy rain floods roads in Galle (Video)
2026-01-06
Several roads in Galle were submerged due to the heavy rainfall experienced in the area today (06). It is reportedContinue Reading
Galle MC water attack : Five opposition councillors arrested
2025-12-31
Five opposition members of the Galle Municipal Council were arrested yesterday (30) for allegedly using criminal force against municipal staffContinue Reading
Water thrown at officials in chaotic Galle Municipal Council session
2025-12-30
A session of the Galle Municipal Council turned heated today after opposition members clashed with ruling party members, accusing themContinue Reading
Tsunami Memorial : Sri Lanka to observe nationwide two‑minute silence
2025-12-25
The Disaster Management Centre (CMC) says inter‑religious programmes are planned to be held at the district level for this year’sContinue Reading
Suspect arrested soon after chain-snatching (CCTV)
2025-11-27
A robber, who attempted to snatch a gold necklace with a pendant from a woman walking along Wakwella Road inContinue Reading
Floods : Boats to be deployed to assist A/L Students in Galle and Matara
2025-11-22
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, announced today that special measures are being taken to ensure AdvancedContinue Reading
Three arrested with over 03 kilos of heroin in Galle
2025-11-08
Three suspects were arrested in the Seenigama area in Galle today (08) in possession of over 3 kilos of heroin.Continue Reading
Adverse weather : Army relocates 39 affected families in Galle
2025-10-22
Thirty-nine (39) individuals from nine affected families in the Galle District have been moved to temporary shelters due to theContinue Reading
Meniyel recognized as Sri Lanka’s oldest living man
2025-09-30
The National Secretariat for Elders has officially recognized Bolland Hakuru Meniyel, a resident of Karandeniya in Galle District, as SriContinue Reading
SLPP suspends Galle Councillor for supporting NPP
2025-06-20
The party membership of Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu, who was appointed as Deputy Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council from theContinue Reading
NPP clinches Galle Mayorship with backing from SLPP
2025-06-20
National People’s Power (NPP) councillor Sunil Gamage was elected as the Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council today (20) withContinue Reading
Road Rage : Bus driver beaten (CCTV)
2025-03-24
Video footage has emerged of a Matara-Galle bus being obstructed on the road and the driver being beaten. According toContinue Reading
Galle triple murder : More details revealed
2025-01-31
Police have released more details of the triple murder at a lodge in Mahabodhiwatta, Hiniduma, on Thursday night (30). AccordingContinue Reading