General News
General February tourist arrivals surpass 150,000
In the first half of February, Sri Lanka welcomed 159,339 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The data indicates that…
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 Advisory for low pressure area in Bay of Bengal issued
The Department of Meteorology has reported a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka. This system is approximately 930…
General Wild New Zealand storm disrupts transport, leaves thousands without power
Severe rain and strong winds caused major disruptions to flights, trains, and ferries in New Zealand 's North Island on Monday, leading to road closures in…
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 Two brothers arrested in Kottawa in relation to Akuregoda murders
Authorities in Kottawa have detained two brothers for their suspected involvement in the murders of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama, last week.…
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 25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy
The Sri Lankan Navy has detained 25 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters in the Palk Strait early this morning, October 16. The…
General Train services on Colombo–Puttalam line resume following cyclone Ditwah disruptions
Train services on the Colombo – Puttalam railway line have restarted this morning, December 16, after being halted due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. The…
General T20 World Cup- India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs at RPS
India dominated Pakistan in their much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash held in Colombo , winning by 61 runs and securing their spot in the Super 8s. After much…
General 2025 O'L examination to begin tomorrow at over 3,500 centres
The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is set to start tomorrow, February 17. The Department of Examinations reports that 451,463 students will take…
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 Landslide early warnings issued to areas in two districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has released early warnings about possible landslides in several areas across two districts in the Central…
General Woman killed, 3 injured after elephant rampage in Valaichchenai
A woman was killed and three others were hurt after a wild elephant charged into Valaichchenai town in Batticaloa this morning. Two wild elephants came into…
General Low-pressure area likely to form over southeastern Bay of Bengal – Met. Dept
The Meteorology Department announced that a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal around February 15. This information…
General Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in parts of the island today
Today, the Department of Meteorology reports that showers will happen in the Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota…
General Sri Lanka Police issues guidelines for lost or stolen mobile phone
Sri Lanka Police has issued a warning about the increasing number of reports regarding lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones at police stations across the…
General Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital s mortuary lacks space
The Tangalle Base Hospital's mortuary is currently dealing with a serious lack of space. As a result, hospital staff have had to place deceased individuals…
General At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan s River Nile
At least 21 individuals have lost their lives after a passenger boat sank in the River Nile state of northern Sudan, according to a medical organization that…
General Police urge public cooperation to curb crime, drug trafficking and corruption
Sri Lanka Police are launching a nationwide effort to completely eliminate the rising issue of drug trafficking in the country. The Police Media Division has…
General Police warn of circulation of emails using name of CID Director
Authorities have reported that someone is sending out fake emails that pretend to be from Shani Abeysekara, the Director of the Criminal Investigation…
General Three students injured after boundary wall collapse at Borella school
Three students, all 16 years old, were injured when a boundary wall at C.W.W. Kannangara College in Borella fell down earlier today, October 12, according to…
General Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide after disturbing footage came to light
Indonesia has made it illegal to offer elephant rides across the country, ending a popular tourist activity that has been part of the landscape for many years.…
General Standing up for Buddhism and Maha Sangha is not racism – Namal
Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and a Member of Parliament, expressed that supporting Buddhism, the Buddha…