Over 430 arrested in islandwide crime and drug prevention operationsPolice say 437 suspects have been arrested during daily search operations launched island wide to apprehend individuals involved in criminal activities and drug-related offences. 32m agoSuspect arrested for printing counterfeit currency notes in MirihanaA man has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division for allegedly printing counterfeit currency notes. 37m agoIran releases first video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after reports of critical healthIran’s Mehr news agency has put out a fresh 12-second video clip of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, days after reports emerged claiming his health had taken a serious turn...2h agoIran releases first video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after reports of critical healthIran’s Mehr news agency has put out a fresh 12-second video clip of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, days after reports emerged claiming his health had taken a serious turn...2h agoNEWS ALERTRed alert issued for strong winds, rough seas; Fishing community advised to avoid sea areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 2h agoNEWS ALERTRed alert issued for strong winds, rough seas; Fishing community advised to avoid sea areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 2h agoFour arrested over hand grenade attack at Rathmalana residenceFour suspects have been arrested in connection with a hand grenade attack at a residence in the Gnanendra Road in Rathmalana, police said. 2h agoFour arrested over hand grenade attack at Rathmalana residenceFour suspects have been arrested in connection with a hand grenade attack at a residence in the Gnanendra Road in Rathmalana, police said. 2h agoNEWS ALERTGrade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held todayThe 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held today (09) at 2,723 examination centers across the island. 3h agoNEWS ALERTGrade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held todayThe 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held today (09) at 2,723 examination centers across the island. 3h agoDerana–Signal Colombo International Kite Festival set for todayThe Derana–Signal Colombo International Kite Festival is all set to be held today (9) at Galle Face Green in Colombo. 3h agoDerana–Signal Colombo International Kite Festival set for todayThe Derana–Signal Colombo International Kite Festival is all set to be held today (9) at Galle Face Green in Colombo. 3h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island todayShowers or thundershowers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island todayShowers or thundershowers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoThailand school shooting toll rises to nine after death of 12-year-old girl, police sayThe death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday's incident had died.12h agoThailand school shooting toll rises to nine after death of 12-year-old girl, police sayThe death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday's incident had died.12h agoPolice identify inmates responsible for recent prison clashesSri Lanka Police stated that the groups responsible for initiating clashes at the Kuruwita, Pallansena, and New Magazine prisons, where incidents of unrest were reported recently, have been identified. 13h agoPolice identify inmates responsible for recent prison clashesSri Lanka Police stated that the groups responsible for initiating clashes at the Kuruwita, Pallansena, and New Magazine prisons, where incidents of unrest were reported recently, have been identified. 13h agoIran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itselfIran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.13h agoIran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itselfIran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.13h ago2 arrested trying to throw parcels with drugs, contraband into Magazine PrisonPolice officers have arrested two suspects who were allegedly trying to deliver drugs and other contraband to inmates at the Magazine Prison in Borella by throwing them over the prison wall.15h ago2 arrested trying to throw parcels with drugs, contraband into Magazine PrisonPolice officers have arrested two suspects who were allegedly trying to deliver drugs and other contraband to inmates at the Magazine Prison in Borella by throwing them over the prison wall.15h agoEight killed and 10 more injured after bus overturns in northern IndiaAt least eight people were killed and 10 others injured Saturday after a private bus skidded off the road and fell onto a lower road in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, police said.15h agoEight killed and 10 more injured after bus overturns in northern IndiaAt least eight people were killed and 10 others injured Saturday after a private bus skidded off the road and fell onto a lower road in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, police said.15h agoIndia, Sri Lanka ministers review key power projects; agree to strengthen energy partnershipIndia and Sri Lanka on Friday reviewed bilateral cooperation in the power sector at a meeting in New Delhi. 16h agoIndia, Sri Lanka ministers review key power projects; agree to strengthen energy partnershipIndia and Sri Lanka on Friday reviewed bilateral cooperation in the power sector at a meeting in New Delhi. 16h agoSri Lanka’s official reserves rise to USD 6.59 billion in JulyThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) stated that the country’s total official foreign reserves stood at USD 6,591 million at the end of July.17h agoSri Lanka’s official reserves rise to USD 6.59 billion in JulyThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) stated that the country’s total official foreign reserves stood at USD 6,591 million at the end of July.17h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island tomorrowAccording to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts tomorrow.17h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island tomorrowAccording to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts tomorrow.17h agoTodd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney generalPresident Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been confirmed as US attorney general - the nation's top law enforcement official.18h agoTodd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney generalPresident Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been confirmed as US attorney general - the nation's top law enforcement official.18h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 64, cases cross 89,000The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 64 so far this year, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit.19h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 64, cases cross 89,000The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 64 so far this year, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit.19h agoSLCERT warns public of large-scale, organised social media extortion racketThe Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has uncovered information about a large-scale organised extortion racket being carried out through social media and messaging platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.19h agoSLCERT warns public of large-scale, organised social media extortion racketThe Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has uncovered information about a large-scale organised extortion racket being carried out through social media and messaging platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.19h agoIndian govt pursuing early release of fishermen held in Sri Lanka: JaishankarThe Indian government has been consistently engaging with Sri Lanka through bilateral mechanisms and diplomatic channels to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen and their boats, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament.20h agoIndian govt pursuing early release of fishermen held in Sri Lanka: JaishankarThe Indian government has been consistently engaging with Sri Lanka through bilateral mechanisms and diplomatic channels to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen and their boats, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament.20h ago
