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Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe arrested
Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe arrested
Former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe, has been arrested on bribery charges. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Minuwangoda
Shooting incident reported in Minuwangoda
A shooting incident has been reported in Pathaduwana, Minuwangoda, at around noon today (13), police stated. MORE..
Suspects in murder of former Homagama PS member to be produced in court
Suspects in murder of former Homagama PS member to be produced in court
The suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a former member of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha, which occurred in Meegoda yesterday, are scheduled to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court today. MORE..
Govt keen to increase export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030
Govt keen to increase export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030
Another round of discussions has been held to review and address challenges in achieving the government’s target of increasing export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030. MORE..
Woman flees after defrauding job seekers promising employment in Japan
Woman flees after defrauding job seekers promising employment in Japan
A number of complaints have been lodged against a woman from Mount Lavinia, who had defrauded people of money by claiming she could find employment in Japan. MORE..
Special discussion to be held tomorrow aimed at uniting the entire opposition
Special discussion to be held tomorrow aimed at uniting the entire opposition
A special discussion is scheduled to be held tomorrow (14) with the participation of several opposition political parties. MORE..
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 24 mln seized in Pesalai
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 24 mln seized in Pesalai
A total of 110 kilograms and 600 grams of Kerala cannabis have been seized in Pesalai, Talaimannar by the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
No reports of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka in 2024: US State Department
No reports of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka in 2024: US State Department
The United States says there were no reports of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka by or on behalf of government authorities in 2024. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s remittance inflow exceeds US$ 4 billion in 2025
Sri Lanka’s remittance inflow exceeds US$ 4 billion in 2025
Sri Lanka has received US$ 697.3 million in workers’ remittances in July 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Public can directly WhatsApp IGP to report crimes from today
Public can directly WhatsApp IGP to report crimes from today
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new WhatsApp number for the general public to directly inform the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) pertaining to crimes and various other issues they encounter. MORE..
Southern Taiwan shuts down ahead of arrival of Typhoon Podul
Southern Taiwan shuts down ahead of arrival of Typhoon Podul
A large swathe of southern and eastern Taiwan shut down on Wednesday and hundreds of flights were cancelled ahead of the arrival later in the day of Typhoon Podul, with thousands of people evacuated. MORE..
Man hacked to death in Seeduwa
Man hacked to death in Seeduwa
An individual has been hacked to death in Seeduwa. MORE..
Maduru Oya Helicopter Crash: Pilot claims he lost control of helicopter within 30 seconds of taking off
Maduru Oya Helicopter Crash: Pilot claims he lost control of helicopter within 30 seconds of taking off
The Bell 212 helicopter, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Paulen Jayawardena, lost control and crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir within 30 seconds of taking off from the Maduru Oya Army Special Forces Camp during a demonstration flight, the pilot testified before the Dehiattakandiya Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
AI camera systems to be installed in SLTB and private buses to reduce accidents
AI camera systems to be installed in SLTB and private buses to reduce accidents
A total of 40 AI camera systems will be installed in both Sri Lanka Transport Board and private buses as part of a new project launched with the aim of minimizing accidents involving long-distance buses. MORE..
Floods affect over 1.7 million people in India’s Bihar
Floods affect over 1.7 million people in India’s Bihar
Over 1.7 million people were affected by the ongoing flooding in India’s eastern state of Bihar, officials said Tuesday. MORE..
Pharmacists at Kurunegala Hospital on token strike today
Pharmacists at Kurunegala Hospital on token strike today
The Society of Government Pharmacists has announced that a 24-hour token strike will be staged today (13) at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital. MORE..
Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-president arrested
Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-president arrested
South Korea’s former first lady has been arrested over a string of charges including stock manipulation and bribery. MORE..
Job agent arrested for defrauding youth over Rs. 900,000 by promising employment in Romania
Job agent arrested for defrauding youth over Rs. 900,000 by promising employment in Romania
A manager of a Sri Lankan foreign employment agency has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding an individual of Rs. 945,000 by falsely promising him a job in Romania.
Tamil Nadu fishermen strike in Rameswaram over frequent Sri Lanka Navy arrests
Tamil Nadu fishermen strike in Rameswaram over frequent Sri Lanka Navy arrests
Rameswaram fishermen in Tamil Nadu have commenced an indefinite strike condemning frequent arrests by Sri Lanka Navy, according to India media reports. MORE..
Human-Elephant Conflict: Officials mull relocating elephants that encroach on villages
Human-Elephant Conflict: Officials mull relocating elephants that encroach on villages
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting at the Defence Ministry, to review the ongoing measures to mitigate the escalating human-elephant conflict. MORE..
Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
Madonna has urged Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza and bring his “light to the children before it’s too late”. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas today
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
President meets Malaysian, Canadian, and Australian High Commissioners
President meets Malaysian, Canadian, and Australian High Commissioners
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held separate meetings with the High Commissioners of Malaysia, Canada, and Australia at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (12), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Vietnam’s ROX Group to invest in large-scale projects in Sri Lanka
Vietnam’s ROX Group to invest in large-scale projects in Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with senior representatives of Vietnam’s ROX Group at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (12). MORE..
US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days, staving off surge in duties
US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days, staving off surge in duties
The United States and China have extended a tariff truce for another 90 days, staving off triple-digit duties on each other’s goods as U.S. retailers get ready to ramp up inventories ahead of the critical end-of-year holiday season. MORE..