Unidentified persons opened fire at a residence in Nakulugama, Tangalle, last night. 

According to Police, the suspects fled the area after the shooting. 

No injuries or casualties were reported, and the Tangalle Police have launched further investigations. (Newswire)

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The Association of General Teacher Professionals has voiced strong opposition to a directive requiring teachers in the Tangalle education zone to provide explanations for not attending a meeting with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on March 15.

In a letter dated March 25, the Association noted that principals had instructed teachers to submit reasons for their absence from the meeting, which was held on a Sunday, a holiday for teachers.

The Association stressed that attendance at such gatherings on holidays is voluntary, and questioning teachers over non‑attendance is inappropriate.

The Association described the directive as an unlawful exercise of authority and called for its immediate withdrawal. 

It further warned that failure to rescind the order would compel the union to take strong trade union action. (Newswire)

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The Tangalle Zonal Education Office has called for explanations from principals regarding the non‑participation of teachers at a meeting held under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on March 15 at the Tangalle Municipal Council.

The Tangalle Zonal Education Director has issued letters to all school principals instructing them to submit reasons for the absence of teachers before March 26. 

The directive follows media attention after a significant number of teachers failed to attend the meeting, despite prior notification from the zonal office. (Newswire)

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A beachside restaurant in Tangalle has been called out for refusing to serve locals, with the cashier stating that they only serve foreigners. 

The incident was brought to light via a video recorded by three Sri Lankans from the United Kingdom who had been refused service at the restaurant.

“This guy refuses to serve us because we are brown. We are locals, and he says we don’t serve locals. There is nobody else in this restaurant. I get so much pressure on me, especially during the floods. Oh, why are you not supporting the tourism industry? Sri Lanka really needs it right now. This is why. I’ve never faced racism like this in the UK,” one person from the group said.

The video has sparked concern about some Sri Lankan restaurants, especially in key tourism zones, prioritising foreigners over locals. (Newswire)

#NameNShame: We need a crowd-sourced & verified list of #lka restaurants, cafes, bars & other hospitality industry places that openly, blatantly have racist policies, i.e. refusing to serve locals and welcoming only foreign (white only?) tourists! #TourismLK@tourismlk… https://t.co/ixD0KHEwi8

— Nalaka Gunawardene (@NalakaG) February 9, 2026

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President Anuara Kumara Dissanayake says the government will not be distracted from its mission to eradicate the drug menace and will not be deterred by opposition efforts.

He made these remarks at the launch of the “A Nation United” national anti-drug operation in the Southern Province, in Tangalle a short while ago.

Calling on the security forces to continue what he described as extremely challenging work, the President assured them of the government’s full support.

“Start work. We will support you,” he said.
The national initiative “A Nation United”, aimed at combating the country’s drug crisis was launched at Tangalle Public Stadium with the patronage of President Dissanayake.

The program, which spans all nine provinces, is focused on eliminating the spread of harmful narcotics and drug trafficking, with a particular emphasis on protecting the country’s youth, the President’s Media Division said.

The program was first launched on Oct. 30 at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. (Newswire)

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A group of Chinese traders visited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his private residence in Tangalle yesterday (16).

The group presented gifts to the former president and inquired about his well-being during the visit.

It is reported that this is the first group of Chinese traders to visit the former president after he vacated his official residence in Colombo and moved to Tangalle. 

The group, involved in tea exporting, had visited Mahinda Rajapaksa while en route to Weligama and Nuwara Eliya. (Newswire)

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Over 200 kilos each of heroin and ICE narcotics have been seized in Tangalle today, the Police said. 

Speaking to Newswire, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said that the narcotics were recovered from three lorries seized in the area. 

He further said that 05 revolvers and 01 T-56 firearm were also recovered from the lorries. 

The Police Spokesman added that one suspect has been arrested so far.  

Meanwhile, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said that over 600 kilos of narcotics were seized in Tangalle today. 

Addressing the media today, he said that the seized narcotics include approximately 245 kilos of heroin and 380 kilos of ICE.

Minister Ananda Wijepala further said that investigations are underway into the incidents. 

The first lorry was found in the premises of a house in the Seenimodara area in Tangalle, in which two bodies were recovered this morning.

The bodies were found alongside a stock of narcotics, suspected to be ICE, after one person had died in hospital due to alleged poisoning.

Soon after, a second lorry was found near a service station in Tangalle, from which weapons and narcotics, including ICE and heroin, were found.

Police, thereafter, found a third lorry also near the house in Seenimodara from which narcotics consisting of ICE and heroin had been found. (Newswire)

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Investigations are underway into a third lorry suspected to contain narcotics, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said. 

Speaking to Newswire, ASP Wootler said the third lorry has also been found in Tangalle and that an inspection is currently being carried out by the Police. 

He further said that previously, 10 kilos of ICE, a lorry and a motorcycle were recovered from within the premises of a house in Seenimodara in Tangalle, where two bodies were found. 

The Police Spokesman revealed that another lorry was later found near a service station in Tangalle containing 200 kilos of ICE and Heroin, 05 revolvers and one T-56 firearm. 

ASP Wootler said that one suspect has been arrested so far, while measures are underway to arrest another suspect.

He added that further investigations are ongoing into the incidents. (Newswire)

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The Police have recovered 04 revolvers from the lorry from which approximately 200 kilos of narcotics were found in Tangalle today. 

According to Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler, approximately 200 kilos of narcotics, consisting of ICE and heroin, were found in a lorry that had been parked near a house in Seenimodara in Tangalle. 

The Police had earlier recovered two bodies, presumed to have died under suspicious circumstances, from the house. 

The Police said an individual who had been hospitalised due to alleged poisoning had died while receiving treatment, after which his child revealed that he had been drinking with other individuals in a house in Seenimodara.

Upon inspection of the house, the Police had found two more bodies in the house, alongside a stock of narcotics. 

Preliminary investigations into the incident reveal that the stock of narcotics found near the bodies is suspected to be ICE. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Police say approximately 200 kilos of narcotics, including Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and heroin, have been found in a lorry in Tangalle. 

According to the Police, the narcotics were found in the lorry that was parked near a house in Seenimodara in Tangalle, from which two bodies were recovered earlier today. 

The Police stated that an individual who had been hospitalised due to alleged poisoning had died while receiving treatment, after which his child had revealed that he had been drinking with other individuals in a house in Seenimodara.

Upon inspection, the Police had found two more bodies in the house, alongside a stock of narcotics.

Preliminary investigations into the incident reveal that the stock of narcotics found near the bodies is suspected to be Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE). 

According to the Police, further investigations are ongoing. (Newswire)

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Three individuals have died under suspicious circumstances inside a house in Tangalle, where a stock of ICE narcotics had been found.

Speaking to Newswire, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said two individuals were found dead alongside the stock of ICE recovered in Seenimodara in Tangalle. 

He said another person had died after being admitted to the hospital. 

The Police Spokesman said investigations have been launched into the suspicious deaths. (Newswire)

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who vacated his official residence in Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo today, received a grand welcome upon his arrival at Carlton House in Tangalle. 

Rajapaksa and his wife, Shiranthi, were welcomed by a large crowd, many expressing their happiness with their return to Carlton House. 

The former President returned to Tangalle after vacating the official residence in Colombo following the enactment of the President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Act. 

The Bill, which seeks to abolish special benefits granted to former Presidents, their widows, and retired MPs, was passed without amendments in Parliament yesterday. (Newswire)

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who vacated his official residence in Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo today, received a grand welcome upon his arrival at Carlton House in Tangalle. pic.twitter.com/87Mi3slijy

— NewsWire (@NewsWireLK) September 11, 2025

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A French tourist was rescued from drowning at the Medilla Sea in Tangalle last evening.

According to the Police, the female tourist had been swept away by a current while sea bathing.

She was, however, rescued by Police Lifeguard officers on duty at the beach.

The rescued tourist is a 22-year-old French national. (Newswire)

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The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured control of the Tangalle Urban Council and the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha. 

NPP candidate Nandasiri Palliyaguruge was elected Mayor of the Urban Council during elections held today. 

The NPP candidate has secured 11 votes, while the opposition candidate Ravindu Wedarachchi has managed to obtain only 07 votes.

Meanwhile, NPP candidate Sanjeeva Pushpa Kumara was elected Chairman of the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha.

He secured 13 votes during an election held at the council today.  (Newswire)

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The former Vice Chairman of the Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested for allegedly using a Jeep with a fake number plate, it was reported.

Officials from the Tangalle Crimes Investigation Division arrested the suspect today (Oct 15). 

The vehicle in question was seized by the officials while it was parked close to a house in the Puwakdhandawa Weerasinghe Mawatha in Beliatta yesterday. 

The Police said investigations had found that the vehicle had been used by the former Vice Chairman of the Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha.

After it was found that the vehicle with the original number plate was owned by a resident of Gampola, steps were taken to arrest the former Vice Chairman of the Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha on suspicion. (Newswire)

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A foreign tourist was reported dead after drowning while bathing in the seas in the Seenimodera area in Tangalle. 

The Police stated that the tourist had been swept away after getting caught in a wave, but had been rescued by people in the vicinity. 

However, he was reported dead after being admitted to the Tangalle Hospital. 

The deceased has been identified as a 49-year-old German national. 

The Tangalle Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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A 30-year-old state agricultural official is reported to have been murdered in the Weliara, Netholpitiya area in Tangalle early this morning (27).

The Police stated that the female victim, who is a resident of the Netholpitiya area, had died after being attacked with a sharp object while she had left for work today.

Preliminary Police investigations have revealed that an individual from the same area had carried out the attack over a dispute that had occurred with the official at the area’s agricultural office the day before. 

The suspect involved in the murder has been arrested, while the victim’s body has been placed at the Tangalle Hospital for postmortem examination. 

The Tangalle Police is conducting further investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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