A new electric railway project covering Colombo and its suburbs is expected to begin next year, with preliminary planning already completed, the Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Ruwan Senarath has stated.

Nearly 8,500 bottles of drinking water bearing a counterfeit SLS certification mark have been taken into custody by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) following a special raid in Avissawella.

A special audit report on eighth and ninth sessions of the Parliament has revealed several irregularities concerning fuel allowances, vehicle use and other expenses related to the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and other officials.

An individual wanted in connection with the murder of a 78-year-old man in the Koralaima - Kiriwaththuduwa area has been arrested by the Kahathuduwa Police.

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has called for a public referendum to be held to enact the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to lead a special series of public rallies of the National People’s Power (NPP) covering all districts from September 5, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday (Aug 23), injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity.

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of construction equipment worth approximately Rs. 1.2 million, which had been brought to a two-storey house under construction in the Tekkawatta area of Kamburugoda.

A suspect has been arrested with a stock of cannabis prepared for transportation during a special raid conducted at the Mau Ara Reservoir, in Monaragala.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.