Colombo electric railway project to begin next year, Deputy Minister saysA 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.22m agoCAA seizes 8,500 water bottles bearing fake SLS certificationNearly 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.24m agoAudit exposes massive fuel and vehicle privileges for parliament officialsA 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.32m agoAudit exposes massive fuel and vehicle privileges for parliament officialsA 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.32m agoSuspect arrested over 78-year-old man’s murder in KiriwaththuduwaAn 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.35m agoSuspect arrested over 78-year-old man’s murder in KiriwaththuduwaAn 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.35m agoITAK calls for referendum on 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has called for a public referendum to be held to enact the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.43m agoITAK calls for referendum on 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has called for a public referendum to be held to enact the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.43m agoNPP to hold series of public rallies under President’s leadership from Sept. 5President 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. 1h agoNPP to hold series of public rallies under President’s leadership from Sept. 5President 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. 1h agoRainfall expected to increase in parts of the island from Aug 25The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall can be expected in several parts of the island, including the southwestern region, from August 25, 2026. 2h agoRainfall expected to increase in parts of the island from Aug 25The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall can be expected in several parts of the island, including the southwestern region, from August 25, 2026. 2h ago5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injuredA magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday (Aug 23), injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity. 2h ago5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injuredA magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday (Aug 23), injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity. 2h agoTwo arrested over theft of construction equipment worth Rs. 1.2 millionTwo 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. 2h agoTwo arrested over theft of construction equipment worth Rs. 1.2 millionTwo 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. 2h agoSuspect arrested with over 1,000 kg of cannabis in MonaragalaA suspect has been arrested with a stock of cannabis prepared for transportation during a special raid conducted at the Mau Ara Reservoir, in Monaragala. 3h agoSuspect arrested with over 1,000 kg of cannabis in MonaragalaA suspect has been arrested with a stock of cannabis prepared for transportation during a special raid conducted at the Mau Ara Reservoir, in Monaragala. 3h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe 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. 3h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe 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. 3h ago22-year-old drowns while bathing in Galpoththahena Lake A 22-year-old man has died after drowning while bathing in Galpoththahena Lake in the Eheliyagoda area. 3h ago22-year-old drowns while bathing in Galpoththahena Lake A 22-year-old man has died after drowning while bathing in Galpoththahena Lake in the Eheliyagoda area. 3h agoWoman arrested with over 67 liters of illicit liquor in WennappuwaA 51-year-old woman has been arrested with 67 liters and 500 milliliters of illicit liquor during a raid conducted in the Wennappuwa area, police said. 4h agoWoman arrested with over 67 liters of illicit liquor in WennappuwaA 51-year-old woman has been arrested with 67 liters and 500 milliliters of illicit liquor during a raid conducted in the Wennappuwa area, police said. 4h agoSeven dead in UK after vehicle travelling wrong way hits police carSeven people including two police officers died in a car crash in northeast England on Saturday after a car heading the wrong way down a major road hit a marked police armed response car, the local police force said. 5h agoSeven dead in UK after vehicle travelling wrong way hits police carSeven people including two police officers died in a car crash in northeast England on Saturday after a car heading the wrong way down a major road hit a marked police armed response car, the local police force said. 5h agoRs. 10 mln allocated for development of mosques in GampahaA total of Rs. 10 million in government funds has been allocated for the development of Muslim places of worship in the Gampaha District, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs stated. 5h agoRs. 10 mln allocated for development of mosques in GampahaA total of Rs. 10 million in government funds has been allocated for the development of Muslim places of worship in the Gampaha District, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs stated. 5h agoIran condemns US plans to announce new sanctionsIran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China. 5h agoIran condemns US plans to announce new sanctionsIran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China. 5h agoLegendary Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini’s 83rd birth anniversary marked todayBeloved Sri Lankan singer, musician and cultural icon, the late Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini, who made an invaluable contribution to Sri Lanka’s music industry, would have marked her 83rd birthday today (23). 6h agoLegendary Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini’s 83rd birth anniversary marked todayBeloved Sri Lankan singer, musician and cultural icon, the late Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini, who made an invaluable contribution to Sri Lanka’s music industry, would have marked her 83rd birthday today (23). 6h agoFirst Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera to parade tonightThe first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera festival is scheduled to take to the streets today (23) at 6:44 p.m., at an auspicious time. 6h agoFirst Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera to parade tonightThe first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera festival is scheduled to take to the streets today (23) at 6:44 p.m., at an auspicious time. 6h agoSri Lanka’s tourism revenue in first seven months drops compared to last yearSri Lanka’s tourism revenue declined by 11.5% during the first seven months of this year compared with the same period last year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). 6h agoSri Lanka’s tourism revenue in first seven months drops compared to last yearSri Lanka’s tourism revenue declined by 11.5% during the first seven months of this year compared with the same period last year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). 6h agoMan hacked to death following argument in KekirawaA 56-year-old man has been attacked to death at a residence in the Kottalbadda area within the Kekirawa Police Division this morning (23), police said. 7h agoMan hacked to death following argument in KekirawaA 56-year-old man has been attacked to death at a residence in the Kottalbadda area within the Kekirawa Police Division this morning (23), police said. 7h ago
