General Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo
On January 1, three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born at the Singapore Zoo, increasing the total number of these rare animals at Mandai Wildlife Reserve to…
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General CAASL to introduce licensing system for drone pilots for first time in Sri Lanka
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is launching a licensing system for drone pilots for the first time. This new system will apply to operators…
General Chairman of NPP-controlled Habaraduwa PS steps down
Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa has stepped down as the Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, which is governed by the National People’s Power (NPP). He…
General Private sector minimum wage increased to Rs. 30,000
The private sector minimum wage has been raised to Rs. 30,000, an increase of Rs. 3,000, starting January 01. H. M. D. K. Nadeeka Wataliyadda, the Commissioner…
General Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen
A search has begun to find two fishermen who went missing after leaving for a fishing trip early this morning, September 19, from Wella in Chilaw , according…
General Foreign-made pistol found in abandoned water tank in Keselwatta
Police found a foreign-made pistol in an empty water tank at an apartment complex in Keselwatta, Sri Lanka. They also discovered 29 rounds of ammunition at the…
General Decline in air quality observed across several areas; CEA advises caution
Dr. Ajith Gunawardena, the Media Spokesperson for the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), announced that air quality is declining in several regions of Sri…
General Computer literacy rises to 38.4 pct in first half of 2025
Sri Lanka's computer literacy rate has increased to 38.4 percent in the first half of 2025, according to a recent survey by the Department of Census and…
General Janani Imathma crowned winner of Derana Dream Star - Season 12
Janani Imathma has been named the winner of "Derana Dream Star Season 12." The Grand Finale took place at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on Saturday night,…
General Unrest at Boossa Prison brought under control - Prisons Spokesman
A group of prisoners at Boossa Prison climbed onto the roof of ‘D Ward’ and caused trouble, damaging prison property. The Prisons Spokesman announced that the…
General Court order issued preventing SLMC from removing CMC councillor
The Colombo District Court has issued a temporary order that stops the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) from acting on a letter aimed at removing Zohara…
General Unidentified individuals torch MJP office in Jaffna
A group of unknown individuals set fire to the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) office in the Thavady area of Jaffna around midnight on the 13th. The incident…
General Man dies in road accident in Melsiripura
A man has lost his life in a road accident in Nabeta, Melsiripura. According to police, the crash occurred when a motorcycle ran into the back of a lorry that…
General Australia bushfires to burn out of control for weeks, authorities say
Australian officials announced on Sunday, January 11, that it could take weeks for firefighters to control the bushfires raging in the southeastern part of the…
General Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of catastrophic fire risk
Australia is bracing for dangerous fire conditions on Friday as heatwaves are set to affect most of the country. All states and territories, except Queensland,…
General Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen into a deep depression in the next 12 hours, according to the…
General Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale hit 68 kilometers (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the U.S.…
General 154-year-old Amsterdam church engulfed in flames on New Year s Eve
A historic church in Amsterdam suffered significant damage after a fire broke out in its spire during the early hours of New Year ’s Day. The Vondelkerk,…
General Sri Lanka usher in 2026 with vibrant New Year s celebrations
Colombo celebrated the arrival of 2026 with a dazzling fireworks display. The city’s Galle Face Green lit up with colorful explosions, bringing joy to the…
General Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year 2026 celebrations
Sri Lanka Police predict that many people and vehicles will come to Colombo for the New Year 2026 celebrations on December 31. This is especially true around…
General Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday. This action was taken in response to what the kingdom claimed was a delivery…
General Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, announced that drivers caught under the influence of…
General Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026
Sri Lanka has been ranked fifth among the best places to visit in Asia for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This places the island nation alongside famous…
General North Korea s Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has indicated that the country will persist in its missile development for the next five years. This announcement came during…