General News
General Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in some areas today
Today, on the 12th, the Department of Meteorology announced that showers will occur in the Central, Uva, Eastern, and North-central provinces, as well as in…
General Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Canada mass shooting
An 18-year-old has been identified as the suspect in a tragic shooting that resulted in eight deaths and many injuries in British Columbia, Canada . The police…
General Sri Lanka Navy earns US$ 600,000 in four months from merchant vessel security operations
The Sri Lanka Navy has earned almost US$ 600,000 in foreign currency over four months by providing security for international merchant ships. Rear Admiral…
General Narcotics, firearm and forged number plates seized following interrogation of female suspect
Officers from the Mount Lavinia Police have discovered a stash of drugs, a firearm, and fake vehicle number plates after questioning a female suspect. The…
General SJB MPs file bribery complaint against Speaker s Private Secretary
A group of Members of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) filed a complaint today (11) with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery…
General 12 sentenced to death over ex-MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala s murder
Twelve people have received death sentences for the murder of former Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer…
General Walk for Peace- Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey
A group of Buddhist monks carrying a message of peace arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday after completing a 15-week journey from Texas, walking 2,300…
General Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others granted bail
The Trincomalee High Court has granted bail to four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, along with six other individuals. On February 9,…
General UK sees sharp drop in int l postgraduate students, enrollments from Sri Lanka down 36%
New information from the UK ’s Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) reveals a significant change in the pattern of international students. The number of…
General Plane carrying 55 passengers crashes into Indian Ocean just moments after take-off
A plane with 55 people on board crashed into the Indian Ocean shortly after taking off from Aden Adde International Airport. A bystander captured video of the…
General Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow
The dry weather that has been affecting Sri Lanka is set to change starting tomorrow, December 12. Most areas will see mainly clear skies, with only a few…
General Trinco Buddha statue incident- Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others to be produced in court
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, along with six other people, are set to appear in front of the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court. The…
General Discussions held to streamline domestic civil air operations
Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), who is the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, led a meeting at the Ministry of Defence to talk about issues…
General Verdict in ex-MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala s murder case to be delivered today
The Gampaha High Court is set to announce its verdict today in the murder case of former Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala. The court had postponed…
General Over 800 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
In a major operation against drugs, police in Sri Lanka arrested 802 people during raids that took place yesterday, September 9. The campaign, called "Nation…
General Fire breaks out at helmet factory in Kurunegala
A fire started today (10) at a factory that makes motorcycle helmets in the Paragahadeniya area of Kurunegala. Reports say that the fire completely destroyed…
General Royal Navy of Oman vessel Sadh arrives at Colombo Port
The vessel 'Sadh' from the Royal Navy of Oman docked at the Port of Colombo today, October 10, for a logistics replenishment visit, according to the Sri Lanka…
General Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission
Dharshana Medawatte, who is an Additional General Manager at the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been taken into custody by the Bribery Commission in…
General T20 World Cup- Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement
Allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the 2026 T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the opening match against Ireland on Sunday. He…
General Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss T20 World Cup due to injury – Sources
Wanindu Hasaranga, an important all-rounder for Sri Lanka, is likely to miss the ICC T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury, sources say. Dushan Hemantha is…
General CCIB obtain 90-day detention for arrested Ava Gang members
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has secured a 90-day detention period to question two members of the infamous 'Ava Gang' linked to a murder case.…
General Person found dead under suspicious circumstances in Waskaduwa
In the Waskaduwa area of Kalutara, police found a body in a drain near a post box, raising suspicions about the circumstances of the death. The Kalutara North…
General Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fifth day
The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, which were brought from India , are being displayed for the fifth day today, February 9, 2026, at the Gangaramaya…
General Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others produced before court
Ten people, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and several other monks, have been taken to court. They are currently in remand custody due to their…