NEWS ALERTSpecial traffic plan for Kandy Esala Perahera from tomorrow Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic and security plan from tomorrow (18) in view of the annual Kandy Esala Perahera.1h agoHirunika Premachandra case deferred to November 2A case filed against former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra and several other female defendants over allegations of obstructing roads and interfering with police duties during an International Women’s Day event in 2022 has been scheduled to be called again on November 2.1h agoGrama Niladhari officers call off trade union actionGrama Niladhari officers have decided to end the trade union action launched over several demands, following discussions held today (17) with Minister of Public Administration Professor Chandana Abeyratne and the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration.1h agoGrama Niladhari officers call off trade union actionGrama Niladhari officers have decided to end the trade union action launched over several demands, following discussions held today (17) with Minister of Public Administration Professor Chandana Abeyratne and the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration.1h agoSearch continues for missing navy personnel following fast attack craft accidentSearch and rescue operations are continuing today (17) for the third consecutive day to locate the Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing following the Dvora vessel of the Navy was involved in an accident in the seas off the coast of Angulana.1h agoSearch continues for missing navy personnel following fast attack craft accidentSearch and rescue operations are continuing today (17) for the third consecutive day to locate the Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing following the Dvora vessel of the Navy was involved in an accident in the seas off the coast of Angulana.1h ago2019 Easter Sunday Terror Case: Defendants begin presenting their defenseDefendants in a case involving more than 23,000 charges, including allegations of conspiring in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, have commenced presenting their defense before a three-member Colombo High Court bench today (17).1h ago2019 Easter Sunday Terror Case: Defendants begin presenting their defenseDefendants in a case involving more than 23,000 charges, including allegations of conspiring in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, have commenced presenting their defense before a three-member Colombo High Court bench today (17).1h ago90-day detention order on notorious drug trafficker Shiran BasikThe Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has obtained a 90-day detention order to further interrogate notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik following his deportation to Sri Lanka from Dubai on August 14, 2026.1h ago90-day detention order on notorious drug trafficker Shiran BasikThe Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has obtained a 90-day detention order to further interrogate notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik following his deportation to Sri Lanka from Dubai on August 14, 2026.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTFour bank managers arrested over US$1bn outflow in import scamFour managers of four private commercial banks have been arrested by the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with investigations into an incident...2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTFour bank managers arrested over US$1bn outflow in import scamFour managers of four private commercial banks have been arrested by the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with investigations into an incident...2h agoTwo children rescued after jet ski accident at Gregory LakeTwo children have been rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy personnel after a jet ski overturned at Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya. 2h agoTwo children rescued after jet ski accident at Gregory LakeTwo children have been rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy personnel after a jet ski overturned at Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya. 2h agoIRD has achieved over 60% of 2026 tax revenue target – OfficialThe Commissioner of Tax Policy and Law at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Nandana Kumar, says that around 61% of the Rs. 2,402 billion tax revenue target given to the department for the year 2026 has been collected so far. 2h agoIRD has achieved over 60% of 2026 tax revenue target – OfficialThe Commissioner of Tax Policy and Law at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Nandana Kumar, says that around 61% of the Rs. 2,402 billion tax revenue target given to the department for the year 2026 has been collected so far. 2h agoPaddy Marketing Board purchases 33,666 metric tons of paddy so farThe Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has purchased a total of 33,666 metric tons of paddy so far under its ongoing paddy procurement programme, PMB Chairman Manjula Pinnalanda said. 3h agoPaddy Marketing Board purchases 33,666 metric tons of paddy so farThe Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has purchased a total of 33,666 metric tons of paddy so far under its ongoing paddy procurement programme, PMB Chairman Manjula Pinnalanda said. 3h agoParents urged to prioritize children’s safety when flying kites – OfficialsParents and adults have been urged to pay special attention to children’s safety when flying kites, as kite-related accidents are frequently reported during the school holiday season, the Acting Director of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Consultant Dr. Pradeep Rathnasekara said. 4h agoParents urged to prioritize children’s safety when flying kites – OfficialsParents and adults have been urged to pay special attention to children’s safety when flying kites, as kite-related accidents are frequently reported during the school holiday season, the Acting Director of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Consultant Dr. Pradeep Rathnasekara said. 4h agoFour police officers arrested over Rs. 500,000 bribe after Thanamalwila cannabis raidFour police officers attached to the Monaragala Division Crimes Unit have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 500,000 from a suspect in exchange for refraining from taking legal action following a raid on a cannabis cultivation in the Nikawewa-Demodara Wewa area of Thanamalwila. 4h agoFour police officers arrested over Rs. 500,000 bribe after Thanamalwila cannabis raidFour police officers attached to the Monaragala Division Crimes Unit have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 500,000 from a suspect in exchange for refraining from taking legal action following a raid on a cannabis cultivation in the Nikawewa-Demodara Wewa area of Thanamalwila. 4h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber-level advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 4h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber-level advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 4h ago51-year-old man drowns in Nayaru BeachA 51-year-old man has died after drowning while bathing in the sea at Nayaru Beach in Mullaitivu. 5h ago51-year-old man drowns in Nayaru BeachA 51-year-old man has died after drowning while bathing in the sea at Nayaru Beach in Mullaitivu. 5h agoSix dead in 'stampede-like' incident at Indian temple – reportsSix people have died in a "stampede-like" incident at the Ashokdham temple in the Indian state of Bihar, with several injuries reported; ANI reported on Monday, citing state police. 6h agoSix dead in 'stampede-like' incident at Indian temple – reportsSix people have died in a "stampede-like" incident at the Ashokdham temple in the Indian state of Bihar, with several injuries reported; ANI reported on Monday, citing state police. 6h agoFour including six-year-old killed in separate road accidents across Sri LankaFour people, including a six-year-old child, have died in separate road accidents reported in various parts of the country over the past 24 hours. 7h agoFour including six-year-old killed in separate road accidents across Sri LankaFour people, including a six-year-old child, have died in separate road accidents reported in various parts of the country over the past 24 hours. 7h agoTrump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace planUS President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. 7h agoTrump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace planUS President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. 7h ago19-year-old arrested with stock of ‘Ice’ in AhungallaA 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) during a raid conducted in the Galbokka area of the Ahungalla Police Division. 7h ago19-year-old arrested with stock of ‘Ice’ in AhungallaA 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) during a raid conducted in the Galbokka area of the Ahungalla Police Division. 7h agoWildlife vets continue ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action over unresolved demandsThe Wildlife and Zoo Veterinary Officers’ Association says the Ministry of Environment has taken steps to obtain the services of veterinary officers attached to the Ministry of Defence in emergency situations, due to the ongoing ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action by wildlife veterinary officers. 8h agoWildlife vets continue ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action over unresolved demandsThe Wildlife and Zoo Veterinary Officers’ Association says the Ministry of Environment has taken steps to obtain the services of veterinary officers attached to the Ministry of Defence in emergency situations, due to the ongoing ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action by wildlife veterinary officers. 8h ago5.9-magnitude quake hits Flores Region, Indonesia - GFZAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Flores Region, Indonesia, at 0046 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said. 8h ago5.9-magnitude quake hits Flores Region, Indonesia - GFZAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Flores Region, Indonesia, at 0046 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said. 8h ago
