Further investigations underway into death of ex-IGP C.D. WickramaratneFurther investigations into the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne are being conducted by the Crime Division of the Western Province South Range and the Malabe Police Station, according to Sri Lanka Police.16m agoEx-Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake appears before Presidential CommissionFormer Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake today (17) appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry, which was appointed to investigate allegations of corruption and fraud within the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). 25m agoOver 50 people die from lightning strikes annually in Sri Lanka: expert warnsThe Director of the Astronomy and Space Science Unit at the University of Colombo, Professor Chandana Jayaratne, has stated that over 50 fatalities are reported annually due to lightning strikes in Sri Lanka. 50m agoOver 50 people die from lightning strikes annually in Sri Lanka: expert warnsThe Director of the Astronomy and Space Science Unit at the University of Colombo, Professor Chandana Jayaratne, has stated that over 50 fatalities are reported annually due to lightning strikes in Sri Lanka. 50m agoSLC to extend cooperation with SIU over reported arrest of Jaffna Kings franchise ownerSri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has stated that it has taken note of media reports regarding the reported arrest of the owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports.1h agoSLC to extend cooperation with SIU over reported arrest of Jaffna Kings franchise ownerSri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has stated that it has taken note of media reports regarding the reported arrest of the owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports.1h agoAndy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime ministerAndy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North', will become leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK. 1h agoAndy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime ministerAndy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North', will become leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK. 1h agoNEWS ALERTAppeal Courts postpones further hearing of Suresh Sallay’s writ petition to July 21The Court of Appeal has postponed further consideration of the writ petition filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay...1h agoNEWS ALERTAppeal Courts postpones further hearing of Suresh Sallay’s writ petition to July 21The Court of Appeal has postponed further consideration of the writ petition filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay...1h agoLandslide buries residents in southwest China's ChongqingAn unknown number of people were buried after a landslide struck a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, causing multiple residential buildings downhill to collapse, according to state media.2h agoLandslide buries residents in southwest China's ChongqingAn unknown number of people were buried after a landslide struck a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, causing multiple residential buildings downhill to collapse, according to state media.2h agoNEWS ALERTRakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another further remandedFormer Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son, Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited, Aruna Sri Warushahennadige, have been further remanded 2h agoNEWS ALERTRakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another further remandedFormer Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son, Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited, Aruna Sri Warushahennadige, have been further remanded 2h agoLegal action to be taken against sale of tobacco with betel quids - PHI Union The Public Health Inspectors' (PHI) Union of Sri Lanka has announced that legal action will be taken against individuals who sell smokeless tobacco leaves alongside betel quids.2h agoLegal action to be taken against sale of tobacco with betel quids - PHI Union The Public Health Inspectors' (PHI) Union of Sri Lanka has announced that legal action will be taken against individuals who sell smokeless tobacco leaves alongside betel quids.2h agoNEWS ALERTTwo Indian nationals including Jaffna Kings co-owner arrested over match-fixing chargesOne of the Indian co-owners of the Jaffna Kings franchise in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) and another Indian national have been arrested by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Related to Sports over allegations of match-fixing.3h agoNEWS ALERTTwo Indian nationals including Jaffna Kings co-owner arrested over match-fixing chargesOne of the Indian co-owners of the Jaffna Kings franchise in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) and another Indian national have been arrested by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Related to Sports over allegations of match-fixing.3h agoNo plans to end QR code fuel quota system for now - CPC The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has stated that there are currently no plans to discontinue the QR code-based fuel quota system.3h agoNo plans to end QR code fuel quota system for now - CPC The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has stated that there are currently no plans to discontinue the QR code-based fuel quota system.3h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the Northern, North-Central, Central, North-Western provinces and Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.4h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the Northern, North-Central, Central, North-Western provinces and Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.4h agoMore details emerge in murder of man found dead in Homagama canalThe post-mortem examination has revealed that the man whose body was found in a canal in the Galagahena area of Homagama early last morning (16) had been brutally murdered by having his throat slit.4h agoMore details emerge in murder of man found dead in Homagama canalThe post-mortem examination has revealed that the man whose body was found in a canal in the Galagahena area of Homagama early last morning (16) had been brutally murdered by having his throat slit.4h agoFour suspects in Nuwara Eliya physiotherapist murder case further remandedThe Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of four suspects, including the main suspect, until July 30 in connection with the murder of a female physiotherapist in Nuwara Eliya.4h agoFour suspects in Nuwara Eliya physiotherapist murder case further remandedThe Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of four suspects, including the main suspect, until July 30 in connection with the murder of a female physiotherapist in Nuwara Eliya.4h agoNEWS ALERTAppeals Court to consider intervening petitions in Suresh Sallay case on August 4The Court of Appeal has ordered that the intervening petitions seeking permission to intervene and present facts regarding the petition filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and 4h agoNEWS ALERTAppeals Court to consider intervening petitions in Suresh Sallay case on August 4The Court of Appeal has ordered that the intervening petitions seeking permission to intervene and present facts regarding the petition filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and 4h agoRakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another produced before courtFormer Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son, Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited5h agoRakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another produced before courtFormer Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son, Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited5h agoPublic alert issued over fraudulent calls targeting Aswesuma recipientsThe Welfare Benefits Board has reported cases of fraudulent activities involving the misappropriation of funds allocated to Aswesuma beneficiaries.5h agoPublic alert issued over fraudulent calls targeting Aswesuma recipientsThe Welfare Benefits Board has reported cases of fraudulent activities involving the misappropriation of funds allocated to Aswesuma beneficiaries.5h agoUS launches fresh wave of strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hitThe US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran for a sixth night in a row, its military said, as the two sides battled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.5h agoUS launches fresh wave of strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hitThe US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran for a sixth night in a row, its military said, as the two sides battled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.5h agoSDIG Waruna Jayasundara transferred to Police Children and Women BureauThe Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara, has been transferred to the Police Children and Women Bureau with immediate effect.5h agoSDIG Waruna Jayasundara transferred to Police Children and Women BureauThe Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara, has been transferred to the Police Children and Women Bureau with immediate effect.5h agoSri Lanka’s dengue cases surpass 73,000 as death toll rises to 50The National Dengue Control Unit has reported that the number of dengue cases recorded in Sri Lanka during the year so far has exceeded 73,000.6h agoSri Lanka’s dengue cases surpass 73,000 as death toll rises to 50The National Dengue Control Unit has reported that the number of dengue cases recorded in Sri Lanka during the year so far has exceeded 73,000.6h ago
