Police have arrested the suspect who allegedly threw the hand grenade at a house on Sirisangabo Mawatha in Kawdana, Dehiwala, killing two children and seriously injuring their father, sources told Ada Derana.

Court has ordered that a notice be issued to the Director of the National Hospital, requiring him to appear before the court and provide an explanation for failing to submit medical reports relating to former SIS Director Suresh Sallay, who is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of an additional Rs. 2.5 billion to the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) to purchase paddy harvested during the 2026 Yala season.

The Government Analyst’s Department has received a range of modern forensic testing equipment aimed at further strengthening its DNA testing capacity and expediting the analysis of biological evidence.

Sri Lanka’s internet use and digital skills rose sharply in 2025, but low computer ownership and widening gaps between urban and rural communities continue to expose a deep digital divide.

Sri Lanka is targeting three million international tourist arrivals over the next 12 months, with the UAE and wider Middle East becoming an important part of its plans for growth.

The Appropriation Bill for the 2027 financial year has received clearance from the Attorney General, paving the way for its publication in the Government Gazette and subsequent presentation to parliament.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that everyone is equal before the law and that no person’s status has any bearing on the application of the law.

Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera is currently recording a statement with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID).

China has imposed a range of sweeping new rules restricting travel in and out of the country in a move that observers say will give the government even more control over its citizens.

Police have uncovered significant information regarding the two main suspects allegedly involved in the hand grenade attack in Dehiwala that resulted in the deaths of two children.

Five persons, including a four-year-old girl, were injured in a collision involving a motorcycle, a private bus, and a three-wheeler.

The Irrigation Department has warned that minor flooding could occur in the low-lying areas of the Attanagalu Oya and Kalu Ganga if significant rainfall is received today (15).

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for three districts due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country.

The Supreme Court has ruled that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and two others have violated the fundamental rights of current Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne and current CID Deputy Inspector General Shani Abeysekara...

An Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for the North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Vavuniya and Mannar districts.

Sri Lankan javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga, who arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (15)

Sri Lanka Police have intensified operations to detect and take action against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol, with special attention being given to high-risk categories of vehicles.