General News
General Body of newborn found floating in Nuwara Eliya Gregory Lake
The body of a newborn baby was discovered floating in Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya today (01), as reported by the Nuwara Eliya Police. The finding followed…
General Five injured in road accident in Anuradhapura
Five people were injured in a road accident at the Galkulama police road barrier in Anuradhapura this morning, according to police reports. The Thirappane…
General Duo arrested with over 5kg of heroin in Bentota
Two people have been apprehended in Bentota for having more than 5 kilograms of heroin. The arrest took place during a special operation conducted by the…
General 14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala
Mawathagama Police have taken 14 people into custody for their involvement in the theft of a valuable Buddha statue from a temple in Kahapathwala. The police…
General Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Dehiwala and Kohuwala shootings
Two individuals have been taken into custody by the Western Province South Crime Division for their involvement in two shootings in Dehiwala and Kohuwala. The…
General Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
Two explosions occurred in Iran, with the government denying that a military leader was attacked, as regional tensions rise. The first explosion took place at…
General Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria
In northeastern Nigeria, armed extremists killed many people in two separate attacks earlier this week, according to security officials on Saturday. Gunmen…
General 3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast
A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale was detected in the waters near Mullaitivu, according to the Geological Survey and Mines…
General Coastal line train delays expected today and tomorrow – Railway Dept
Sri Lanka Railways has informed the public that trains on the Coastal Line, running between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte stations, could be delayed by around 15…
General Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia's West Java province has increased to 49, according to Basarnas, the main rescue agency, which reported the update…
General Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
Eight senior police officers have been reassigned immediately, pending approval from the National Police Commission (NPC). This group includes two Deputy…
General Sri Lankans in Israel urged to remain vigilant amid rising tensions – Embassy
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has urged citizens living in the country to stay alert due to increasing security concerns in the Middle East. Nimal Bandara,…
General UN risks imminent financial collapse , secretary general warns
The United Nations is in danger of facing “imminent financial collapse” because member countries are not paying their dues, according to the organization's…
General Father kills teenage daughter with sharp weapon over mobile phone dispute
A father allegedly killed his 14-year-old daughter with a sharp weapon after a fight about a mobile phone last night (30), according to police reports. The…
General Suspect arrested with foreign-made firearm and ammunition
A man was arrested for having a foreign-made gun and two live bullets. He has been ordered to be held until 12 February 2026, as directed by the Wattala…
General Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January 2026
Inflation in Colombo increased to 2.3% in January 2026, rising from 2.1% in December 2025. This information comes from the Department of Census and Statistics…
General Revision of electoral registers to resume tomorrow
The updating of electoral registers will start again tomorrow, on the 31st. However, Grama Niladhari officers will not be going to every home for this year's…
General Two nabbed for selling narcotic pills under the guise of a pharmacy
Polgahawela Police have taken two people into custody for allegedly running a secret network to sell narcotic pills while pretending to operate a pharmacy .…
General SOC urges expedited compensation and detailed reports on impact of Cyclone Ditwah
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Environment, Agriculture, and Resource Sustainability discussed the effects of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ on Sri Lanka's…
General Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 20,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by about Rs. 20,000 due to a slight drop in global gold prices. This morning, on the 30th, the price of a 22-carat gold…
General Sri Lanka s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf from Sri Lanka has achieved the title of Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, bringing honor to her country at this esteemed global…
General Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident
A 63-year-old man from Colombo 13 was arrested on January 29 for his involvement in the shooting that took place on the night of January 16 in Jinthupitiya,…
General Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
The Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for Colombo starting today, the 30th, to manage rehearsals and events for the 78th National…
General Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC
A former Senior Manager of Supplies at Lanka Sathosa, along with two others, has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of…