General Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system
A city in Japan has received a significant gift to help repair its old water system: 21 kilograms (46 pounds) of gold bars. These gold bars are valued at…
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General Sufficient stocks of LP gas secured; no need for panic buying - Litro
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has released a special announcement to calm fears about a short supply of LP gas cylinders in the market. They want to reassure…
General Sri Lankan Muslims to begin Ramadan fasting tomorrow
Muslims in Sri Lanka will start their Ramadan fasting at dawn on Thursday, February 19, 2026. This follows the sighting of the crescent moon for Ramadan ,…
General Christians to observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins
Christians around the world are getting ready for Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and helping others, as the 40-day period of reflection begins. This marks…
General Several Arab, Islamic countries welcome holy month of Ramadan
Several Arab and Islamic nations will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan today, while some will start their fast a day later. Saudi Arabia announced…
General Apartment building fire in Spain s Catalonia kills 5 youths
A fire in an apartment building in Catalonia, Spain, has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, with four others sustaining minor injuries, according to…
General Asgiri Anunayake Thero calls for calm amid criticism of Buddhist clergy
The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, has urged Buddhist clergy to remain calm in response to criticisms from certain…
General Over 800 prisoners currently on death row in Sri Lanka - Ministry
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has reported that there are 817 people on death row in Sri Lanka's prisons. As of September 30, 2025, the 2025…
General Asgiri Anu Nayake Thero calls for calm amid criticism of Buddhist clergy
The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, urged members of the Buddhist clergy to remain calm in response to certain…
General Parcel containing live ammunition, SIM cards recovered in Wattala
Police in Wattala have seized a parcel that contained live ammunition. This incident occurred in the Gaala Junction area during an operation that followed a…
General Walk for Peace- Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey
A group of Buddhist monks carrying a message of peace arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday after completing a 15-week journey from Texas, walking 2,300…
General Over 4,000 child abuse cases filed in high courts across Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, over 4,000 cases of child abuse have been submitted to high courts, according to the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA). These cases fall…
General STF officer commits suicide with service firearm
A Special Task Force (STF) officer from the camp in Katukurunda, Kalutara, has taken his own life by using his service weapon, according to a report from Ada…
General Five injured in road accident in Anuradhapura
Five people were injured in a road accident at the Galkulama police road barrier in Anuradhapura this morning, according to police reports. The Thirappane…
General 3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast
A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale was detected in the waters near Mullaitivu, according to the Geological Survey and Mines…
General Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
Eight senior police officers have been reassigned immediately, pending approval from the National Police Commission (NPC). This group includes two Deputy…
General UN risks imminent financial collapse , secretary general warns
The United Nations is in danger of facing “imminent financial collapse” because member countries are not paying their dues, according to the organization's…
General Revision of electoral registers to resume tomorrow
The updating of electoral registers will start again tomorrow, on the 31st. However, Grama Niladhari officers will not be going to every home for this year's…
General Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 20,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by about Rs. 20,000 due to a slight drop in global gold prices. This morning, on the 30th, the price of a 22-carat gold…
General Sri Lanka s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf from Sri Lanka has achieved the title of Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, bringing honor to her country at this esteemed global…
General Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
The Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for Colombo starting today, the 30th, to manage rehearsals and events for the 78th National…
General Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
A special traffic plan will be put in place for the 78th National Independence Day celebrations in Sri Lanka, which will follow the theme ‘Rebuilding Sri…
General Nine child marriages and 79 teenage pregnancies reported in 2025- NCPA
In 2025, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) received a total of 10,455 complaints regarding children. Out of these, 8,514 complaints were related…
General Fisherman missing after boat capsizes in seas off Eravur
A fisherman is missing after his boat capsized in the sea near Eravur. The boat left the Kaluwankerny area yesterday, on the 28th. According to police, the…