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General Misty conditions expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of the Southern province, as well as in the Rathnapura ,…
General 19 killed in bus crash in Nepal
Nineteen people lost their lives in a bus accident in Nepal, including a 24-year-old British man, according to police reports. The bus, which was transporting…
General Youth arrested in connection with Rs. 620,000 theft from Russian tourist in Unawatuna
A 19-year-old girl, who is the daughter of a hotel owner in Pilagoda, Unawatuna , has been arrested for stealing Rs. 620,000 from a Russian tourist at the…
General 10 arrested for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 10 people for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers in Iranativu, Kilinochchi. During a search in the waters near Iranativu, the…
General O'L candidate hospitalized after alleged assault by father sits exam with police assistance
A student taking the Ordinary Level (O/L) examination was hospitalized after her father allegedly assaulted her. Today (23), she sat for her Mathematics paper…
General Showery conditions over the island to reduce from today
Showery conditions prevailing over the island are expected to reduce from today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers are…
General Individual arrested with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam
An individual has been apprehended with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam . He was arrested during a search operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy’s North Central…
General Akuregoda Double Murder- 10 arrested, gunman claims underworld figure ordered lawyer s killing
Police have uncovered a series of new details in the high-profile double murder of a lawyer and his wife, who were shot and killed at a supermarket parking lot…
General Meenagaya intercity express train service resumes
The ‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa, will resume service from today (23), the Department of…
General Man dies after wild elephant attack in Panama
An individual has died following a wild elephant attack near the Panama Wewa in Panama, Ampara, police stated. As a result of the attack, the individual…
General Over 950 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 958 individuals were arrested yesterday (22) during raids conducted under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating…
General Sri Lanka s inflation dips to 2.4% in January 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, compared to 2.9% in December…
General Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle
Two women have sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car along the Hingurakgoda– Polonnaruwa main road in Hathamuna, this…
General Public warned of fraudsters posing as police officers to defraud citizens
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through its Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID), has initiated investigations into multiple complaints…
General Red landslide warnings lifted for several districts; Public urged to remain cautious - NBRO
The ‘Red’ landslide warnings previously issued for certain districts have now been lifted, scientist at the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), Dr.…
General 16-year-old arrested for murder of three-wheeler driver and vehicle theft
A suspect has been arrested by the Puttalam Police in connection with the murder of a three-wheeler driver and the theft of his three-wheeler in the Puttalam…
General One dead, another injured in motorcycle–car collision in Kalutara
A motorcyclist has been killed while the pillion rider sustained critical injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Nagashandiya,…
General Four arrested in Hikkaduwa over assault on prison officer and series of thefts
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts, including the brutal assault of a prison officer using a sharp weapon and the theft…
General Youth arrested with over 500g of Ice in Grandpass
An individual has been arrested in the Grandpass area for possession of 510 grams and 440 milligrams of the narcotic substance Crystal Methamphetamine…
General New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected…
General Prevailing rainy conditions expected to reduce from today
The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to reduce from today (23) as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moves away from the island,…
General Lawyer arrested with Ice in Keselwatta remanded
A lawyer who was arrested by the Keselwatta Police while allegedly using crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) in a dark and abandoned building in…
General Prevailing rainy conditions expected to gradually decrease
The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to gradually decrease with the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moving away from the island,…
General Fresh landslide threat in Aranayaka following heavy rains
Fresh landslide risks have emerged in Aranayaka, which was previously devastated by landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, following heavy rains yesterday…