General News
General Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle Kothala Himbutu
A Chinese citizen was detained by Customs officials this morning (31) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while trying to smuggle 21…
General New law targeting organized criminals to be introduced within two weeks – Sri Lanka Police
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Chandana Kodituwakku, announced that Sri Lanka will introduce a new law…
General Water levels of Kotmale Reservoir drop to 21.8% amid dry weather
The Kotmale Reservoir in Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a water level of just 21.8% due to the ongoing dry weather affecting its catchment areas,…
General Parliamentary Committee calls for urgent plan on Norochcholai ash disposal
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has called on officials to quickly create a plan for safely disposing…
General No oil leak after Kuwait tanker attack in Dubai port
Authorities in Dubai have announced that there was no oil spill from a tanker that caught fire following an attack by an Iranian drone . The Al Salmi tanker,…
General Three Buddhist nuns critically injured in road accident in Sooriyawewa
Three Buddhist nuns were critically hurt in a road accident in Sooriyawewa, specifically in the Nugekanda area. They were passengers in a three-wheeler that…
General CIABOC to launch centralized electronic system for asset and liability declarations today
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is set to launch its centralized electronic system for asset and liability…
General Pedestrian killed after run over by bus while crossing road
A man has lost his life in a traffic accident in the Molagoda area of Kegalle , according to police reports. The incident took place when a private bus,…
General Aluminium hits four-year peak after Iran attacks Middle East smelters
Aluminium prices reached their highest point in four years on Monday due to Iranian airstrikes targeting two major aluminium producers in the Middle East over…
General Iranian plan to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz approved - state media
A committee in Iran's parliament has given the green light to a plan that will introduce tolls for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by…
General Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti- Pharmacy owner arrested
A 49-year-old pharmacy owner from Wattala has been arrested in connection with a case in Batticaloa, where a woman's body was found in an empty well. Another…
General Diesel prices in UK reach highest level in 40 months
Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have surged to their highest point in 40 months, reaching levels not seen since December 2022. Petrol prices have also…
General Probe launched over alleged birthday celebration for suspect in custody
A controversy has arisen following reports that a birthday party was held for Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in the custody of the Colombo Crime Division…
General Police open fire at vehicle suspected of transporting drugs in Negombo
Police officers from the Narcotics Bureau shot at a vehicle in Negombo that they believed was carrying drugs. This incident took place this afternoon (30) when…
General 30 high-profile criminals repatriated in the past three years - Police
In the last three years, Sri Lanka has successfully brought back 30 high-profile criminals as part of an ongoing effort to extradite suspects involved in major…
General War has displaced 20% of Lebanon s population in three weeks, says UNICEF
The ongoing war has forced 20% of Lebanon's population to leave their homes in just three weeks. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports that…
General Agrarian Dept to limit urea fertilizer issuance to paddy sector amid supply constraints
The Department of Agrarian Development in Sri Lanka has announced that it will limit the distribution of urea fertilizer only to paddy farming. This decision…
General Trump says we ve had regime change in Iran
Donald Trump recently spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One, claiming that the US has achieved regime change in Iran. This statement reflects comments he…
General PUCSL to announce decision on 2nd quarter electricity tariff revision today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will announce its decision on the electricity tariff changes for the second quarter of 2026 today, March…
General Two arrested with heroin and Ice in Ganemulla
Two men were arrested in Ganemulla for having illegal drugs, including heroin and crystal meth, known as ‘Ice’. The arrests happened when Special Task Force…
General One killed, 2 injured as three-wheeler plunges down precipice
A road accident in the Poththapitiya area of Hatharaliyadda has resulted in one death and two injuries. Police reports indicate that a three-wheeler, while…
General Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeper from Indonesia was killed on Sunday, March 29, when a projectile exploded at a UN position near the southern Lebanese village of…
General Water supply to be limited if dry conditions persist, NWSDB warns
Chandana Bandara, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), has warned that Sri Lanka may face limited water supply due to ongoing…
General Warm weather conditions expected to continue over the island
Warm weather is predicted to continue across Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology on March 30. Showers or thunderstorms may develop in some…