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General Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are expected in some areas of the Southern province, as well as in the Ratnapura and…
General Sri Lanka abstains in UN vote on immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Sri Lanka, along with India , chose not to vote in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire…
General PUCSL to begin public consultations on proposed electricity tariff hike today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is set to begin public consultation sessions today, February 20, which will run until March 18. These…
General More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A significant storm struck the US east coast on Monday, bringing record snowfall that led to widespread disruptions and thousands of flight cancellations.…
General Second gunman in Akuregoda double murder arrested by police
Police have captured the second gunman linked to the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. The arrest took place today, on the 24th, in…
General Ex-Police Inspector arrested over 2023 Weligama hotel shooting remanded
Former Police Inspector Jagath Nishantha has been remanded after his arrest related to the shooting incident near the W15 Hotel in Weligama in 2023. The Matara…
General 140kg of cannabis seized in Haldummulla
A significant amount of cannabis, worth about Rs. 14 million, was confiscated in the Ilukpelsa Reserve in Haldummulla. The seizure occurred during a special…
General Seven-member committee named to review coal supply mechanism for Lakvijaya Power Plant
The Ministry of Energy has announced that a seven-member committee will assess the coal supply system for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant. Professor…
General Rs. 24 billion released to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah- Officials
Officials have reported that around Rs. 24.4 billion has been allocated through various relief programs for those impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. This information…
General Sri Lanka s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 500,000
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has announced that the number of foreign tourists coming to the island has now exceeded 500,000 this year.…
General Woman arrested for defrauding Rs. 16 mln by promising jobs in Romania
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced the arrest of a woman accused of cheating nearly Rs. 16 million by offering fake job…
General 80% of Akuregoda double murder investigation completed – Police
The police have reported that they have completed about 80% of the investigation into the double murder of a lawyer and his wife, who were shot in a…
General Showers predicted for some parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are expected in some areas of the Southern Province, as well as in the Ratnapura,…
General Three injured after car topples down precipice in Norton Bridge
Three people were hurt when a car went off the road and fell about 100 feet down a cliff in Norton Bridge. The accident happened in the 3rd Mile Post area on…
General Traffic disruptions expected due to railway crossing repairs on Kelani Valley Line
Sri Lanka Railways has informed the public about upcoming repairs at the railway crossing on the High-Level Road close to Kiriwandala Station (Mile 35, Chain…
General Contract killer arrested over alleged plot to kill police informant and leave severed head at ASP Olugala s residence
Police have taken into custody a man suspected of being a contract killer. He is accused of agreeing to murder a police informant who helped authorities seize…
General Family alleges negligence by hospital doctors after 22-year-old dies from dengue
A 22-year-old woman has died after being moved from Minuwangoda Base Hospital to Gampaha District General Hospital. Her family is accusing the hospital staff…
General 12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy has detained 12 Indian fishermen and taken control of one Indian fishing boat for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters near Mannar. This…
General Vehicular movement remains suspended on Somawathiya–Sungavila road
Traffic on the Somawathiya–Sungavila main road is still halted due to flooding from the Mahaweli River. The stretch between 35 and 37 kilometers from the…
General Bus driver dies following head-on collision in Moronthuduwa
A bus driver has died after a head-on crash involving two private buses on Moronthuduwa Road in Wadduwa this morning (24). According to police, the accident…
General Two buses collide head-on in Moronthuduwa
Two buses crashed into each other on Moronthuduwa Road in Wadduwa , according to the police. At the time of the crash, there were no passengers in either bus,…
General One dead, three injured in fatal crash at Pannipitiya
A road accident in Pannipitiya this morning (24) has resulted in one death and three injuries, according to the Police Media Spokesperson’s Office. The…
General Ex-Inspector wanted over Weligama hotel shooting arrested on return to Sri Lanka
Former Inspector of Police Jagath Nishantha, who was wanted for a shooting near the W15 Hotel in Weligama in 2023, was arrested yesterday when he returned to…
General Expert warns of potential damage to Norochcholai power plant over substandard coal
Energy expert Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe has raised concerns about the use of low-quality imported coal at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai. He…