General News
General Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 220,000
In 2026, Sri Lanka has welcomed 223,645 tourists, according to the latest figures from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Among these…
General Four persons killed in separate road accidents
Four people, including three women, lost their lives in four different road accidents yesterday, according to police reports. These incidents took place in…
General Young woman beaten to death following domestic dispute in Angulana
A 24-year-old woman lost her life after she was reportedly attacked by her extramarital partner during a disagreement. This incident took place yesterday…
General Nearly 800 individuals arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Almost 800 people were arrested on October 27 as part of the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign in Sri Lanka, which aims to fight against drug problems.…
General SOC requests quality reports on imported coal consignments in 3 vessels
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has examined issues related to coal imported into Sri Lanka, focusing on…
General Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory
Myanmar's Ministry of Health has increased its monitoring of the Nipah virus and provided health guidance for travelers, even though there have been no…
General Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda
A shooting has taken place in Ambalangoda , according to police reports. One person was hurt in the incident, which happened close to a preschool in…
General 28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting
A 28-year-old man has lost his life after being shot at a private party in Tsunamiwatta, Ambalangoda , according to police reports. The man was injured by…
General Court informed Keselwatte Dinusha is being held under detention orders
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed today that Keselwatte Dinusha, an organized criminal, is being held under detention orders for questioning. The…
General Police highlight growing drug abuse among schoolchildren
Police are closely monitoring the rise of drug abuse among schoolchildren, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler, the Police Media…
General Police inspect 65 vehicles in Ginigathhena, 12 suspended for safety violations
Last evening (26), a vehicle inspection was held in Ginigathhena town, led by the Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Traffic Inspector and local police. During…
General Australian heatwave fans bushfires, towns evacuated, Melbourne endures hottest day in 17 years
A significant heatwave is affecting southeastern Australia , leading to bushfires, the evacuation of hundreds of residents from rural areas, and record-high…
General Substandard coal imports affect electricity generation; Experts urge Kelanitissa plant activation
Energy experts are calling for the activation of the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Plant to make up for the electricity shortfall faced by Sri Lanka's…
General Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
An outbreak of the dangerous Nipah virus in West Bengal, India , has raised alarms in various parts of Asia, leading to stricter airport screening measures.…
General A boat carrying 25 French tourists capsized off the Omani coast, three killed
A boat with 25 French tourists capsized near the coast of Oman, resulting in the deaths of three people, according to the Omani police on Tuesday. The boat was…
General Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla
A Woman Police Constable from the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) was arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police for having 4.2 grams of…
General Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted
Six police officers from the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) have been suspended after their arrest for allegedly attacking a Catholic…
General Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection in Sri Lanka has given its approval to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs…
General Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction
Dr. Senani Wijethunga, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, has raised concerns about the rise of mental health problems among young people due to their heavy…
General Katunayake logs today s highest temperature
Today, Katunayake recorded the highest temperature in Sri Lanka at 34.6°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. In contrast, Nuwara Eliya saw the lowest…
General Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident
The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division at the Egoda Uyana Police Station was killed in a road accident in Moronthuduwa. This tragic event happened this…
General Sri Lanka s export earnings top US$ 17 billion in 2025
Sri Lanka's export earnings for 2025 have reached US$ 17,252.15 million, surpassing the previous year's figures, according to data from Sri Lanka Customs. The…
General 20 injured following accident involving two buses and lorry in Yalkumbura
At least 20 people were hurt in an accident involving two buses and a lorry on the Bibile– Badulla Road in Yalkumbura this afternoon (26), according to police…
General Central Bank likely to hold rates ahead of IMF review, experts say
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is likely to keep its main interest rate at 7.75% this Wednesday, according to a Reuters poll. This decision comes as an…