General Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas in three years
Celebrations are taking place in the West Bank as a delicate truce continues in the Gaza Strip, where many people are spending winter in temporary tents and…
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General T-56 firearm and ammunition recovered from car abandoned in Ragama
Police in Ragama have found a T-56 gun and some ammunition. While checking an abandoned car in Pahalawatte, they came across the firearm and two magazines…
General One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction
A person was injured when two unknown gunmen shot at a three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction on the evening of the 22nd at around 8:30 p.m., according to police…
General Missing yellow anaconda hatchling found at Dehiwala Zoo
The Yellow Anaconda hatchling that was recently reported missing from the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens in Sri Lanka has been found. Less than 24 hours…
General Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province
Special police measures are in place in urban areas and places of worship ahead of the festive season, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant…
General Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control
A leak occurred early today (14) at a crude oil unloading buoy in Colombo Port due to an explosion, but it has since been controlled. The leak lasted around 20…
General Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has called on everyone to stop sharing any information about children affected by the recent disaster. In…
General Iran seizes oil tanker carrying illegal fuel, Sri Lankans among 18 crew members – report
Iran has captured an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media reports from late Friday into Saturday. The tanker had 18 crew members on…
General UAE Dispatches Humanitarian Relief to Assist Sri Lanka’s Disaster Victims
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General Longest wedding ‘Osari pota123’
The front pages of newspapers of 23rd Sept carried a wedding photo of a couple; the bride was wearing a sari, supposed to be with the longest ever fall…
General Death toll climbs to 128 in Hong Kong blaze as authorities cite faulty alarm systems
What happened? At 14:51 local time on Wednesday (06:51 GMT) , a massive fire ignited at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, which houses…
General LNP - Big Ticket Sri Lankan Winner in Riyadh: Banker Wins 250gm Gold Bar After Seven Years of Trying
The Big Ticket Sri Lankan Winner in Riyadh has become the talk of the town after a 63-year-old banker, Mohamed Nalim, struck gold in the popular Big Ticket Abu…
General LNP - Cardinal Ranjith slams proposed bill to ban corporal punishment
His Eminence Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has stated that some laws of the Western world regarding the implementation of the proposed bill…
General LNP - Sri Lankan designer shines at Paris Fashion Week
Sri Lankan designer Chathuri Samaraweera’s ‘Spring/Summer 2026 collection’ shined at the Paris Fashion Week, making it the first time that a Sri Lankan…
General LNP - Three dead, 3 injured in lorry-bus collision at Narammala
At least three individuals have died and three others have sustained injuries following a collision involving a lorry and a bus near Narammala town on the…
General LNP - Sabina Yousaf crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025
Sabina Yousaf was crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025 at the grand finale held on Thursday (03). With this victory, Yousaf will go on to represent Sri Lanka at…
General LNP - Cable car accident at Na Uyana Monastery: Death toll rises to 8
The death toll from the cable car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery has risen to eight, after another monk who was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care…
General LNP - Private bus ticketing to be mandatory from next month
The Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority (WPRPTA) has announced that issuing and obtaining tickets on private buses will become mandatory from…
General LNP - World’s oldest person, 116, meets King Charles
King Charles III has made a special visit to the world’s oldest person, who told him she remembered “all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry…
General LNP - Inaugural Ceylon Gemlogue to promote Ceylon gems globally
centuries-old gem trade, steeped in heritage yet alive with modern innovation, is about to take the spotlight in a way never seen before. Ceylon Gemlogue 2025,…
General LNP - Strong Sri Lanka face struggling Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025
Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. Sri Lanka will look to build on…
General LNP - 133,000 new vehicles registered in Sri Lanka since January
A total of 133,678 new vehicles have been registered in Sri Lanka since January, according to the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who…
General LNP - One dead, over 5 injured as crane truck collides with multiple vehicles
A fatal road accident occurred this morning (28 July) near the Cemetery Roundabout in Borella, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to more than…
General LNP - UAE ranked safest country in the world in 2025; Sri Lanka drops to 61st
The UAE has once again been named the safest country in the world, according to the Safety Index by Country 2025 Mid-Year, published by global data aggregator…