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Probe underway on police conduct in accident involving MP Asoka Ranwala
Probe underway on police conduct in accident involving MP Asoka Ranwala
An investigation is currently underway on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to determine whether there was any dereliction of duty by police officers in connection with the road accident involving National People’s Power (NPP) Gampaha District Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala,...MORE..
Paddy Marketing Board to release rice stocks through Sathosa and cooperative network
Paddy Marketing Board to release rice stocks through Sathosa and cooperative network
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to process paddy stocks purchased by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) and release the rice to the market. MORE..
Cabinet approves expansion of storage facilities for Medical Supply Division
Cabinet approves expansion of storage facilities for Medical Supply Division
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to enhance storage facilities for the Medical Supply Division under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. MORE..
Govt to allocate Rs. 150 million to implement e-Court Project
Govt to allocate Rs. 150 million to implement e-Court Project
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to provide Rs. 150 million to the Judicial Service Commission from the provisions allocated under the Clean Sri Lanka Project to implement the e-Court Project to Digitize the Judicial System. MORE..
Cabinet approves signing MoUs between several Sri Lankan and foreign universities
Cabinet approves signing MoUs between several Sri Lankan and foreign universities
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to enter into Memoranda of Understanding between a number of Sri Lankan and Foreign Universities. MORE..
Sri Lanka to co-host Asian Regional Debt Management Conference
Sri Lanka to co-host Asian Regional Debt Management Conference
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to co-host the 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in Sri Lanka. MORE..
All schools in Uva Province to reopen on December 29 - Secretary
All schools in Uva Province to reopen on December 29 - Secretary
A decision has been taken to reopen all schools in the Uva Province on December 29, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe said. MORE..
Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln
Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln
An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-made cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 2.85 million into the country. MORE..
CHEC Port City Colombo donates Rs. 10M, provides critical support for Sri Lanka’s recovery
CHEC Port City Colombo donates Rs. 10M, provides critical support for Sri Lanka’s recovery
As Sri Lanka grapples with the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the project company of Port City Colombo, has stepped forward to support the nation’s recovery efforts with both financial and on-ground assistance. MORE..
Husband axed to death by wife in Valaichchenai
Husband axed to death by wife in Valaichchenai
A 46-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being attacked with an axe in the Valaichchenai–Vahaneri area and succumbed to his injuries at the scene, police said. MORE..
PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys
PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys
The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, Sergey Viktorov, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees. MORE..
Tourist arrivals exceed 2.2 million this year
Tourist arrivals exceed 2.2 million this year
A total of over 2.2 million tourists have reportedly arrived in the country so far this year. MORE..
Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing
Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing
The death toll in Bolivia from floods triggered by an overflowing river in the eastern Santa Cruz region has climbed to 20 and is expected to rise as rescue teams reach previously inaccessible areas, Deputy Civil Defense Minister Alfredo Troche said on Monday. MORE..
Police Sergeant interdicted over close contact with ‘Duplicate Sewwandi’
Police Sergeant interdicted over close contact with ‘Duplicate Sewwandi’
A Police Sergeant has been interdicted for allegedly maintaining close contact with a female suspect, Nanda Kumar Thakshee, who is currently being held under a 90-day detention order in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ at the Aluthkade court complex. MORE..
NBRO conducts special inspections of landslide-risk schools in Central Province
NBRO conducts special inspections of landslide-risk schools in Central Province
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has commenced special inspections of schools in the Central Province that are at risk of landslides due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. MORE..
Police Sergeant dies after being hit by speeding motorcycle
Police Sergeant dies after being hit by speeding motorcycle
A Police Sergeant attached to the Welipenna Police Station has reportedly died after being struck by a speeding motorcycle on the Aluthgama-Mathugama road, the Welipenna Police confirmed. MORE..
Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake granted bail
Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake granted bail
Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was remanded following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an investigation, has been granted bail. MORE..
Former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer and ex-SLC Chairman D.S. de Silva passes away
Former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer and ex-SLC Chairman D.S. de Silva passes away
Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a distinguished member of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982, has passed away at the age of 83. MORE..
Announcement regarding Ministry directive on Third Term Tests
Announcement regarding Ministry directive on Third Term Tests
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has reiterated its directive prohibiting the conduct of third-term school examinations for students in Grades 6 to 10 for the 2025 academic year. MORE..
Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
Australian police said on Tuesday that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, and that the reasons for their trip were under investigation. MORE..
Govt. grants special leave to state officials affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Govt. grants special leave to state officials affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to floods, landslides, and road blockages. MORE..
Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.
Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department announces that it is planned to release 1,000 cubic feet of water per second from the Inginimitiya reservoir at around 7.30 a.m. today (16).
Schools in six provinces to reopen today
Schools in six provinces to reopen today
The second phase of the third school term for this year will commence today (16) for all government and government-approved private schools and Pirivenas. MORE..
FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California
FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California
The Justice Department on Monday said it has arrested four people in the Los Angeles area for allegedly working together on a bomb plot that was set to take place around the city on New Year’s Eve. MORE..
Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. MORE..