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General 13 apprehended for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in seas off Kilinochchi
The Sri Lanka Navy has detained 13 people for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers while diving at night. This took place during a search operation in the…
General Suspect arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa s vehicle
A suspect has been taken into custody for his role in a shooting that targeted the vehicle of Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Executive Director of the National…
General SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident
A bus driver from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), linked to the Kebithigollewa Depot, has received a one-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment for…
General Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Today, the Department of Meteorology reports that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground frost…
General Suspect arrested with over Rs. 283 mln, two vehicles in Ibbagamuwa
A suspect was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after being found with Rs. 283,300,000 in cash and two vehicles believed to be obtained…
General Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen
A search has begun to find two fishermen who went missing after leaving for a fishing trip early this morning, September 19, from Wella in Chilaw , according…
General 19-year old arrested for aiding and abetting Kaduwela shooting incident
A 19-year-old has been taken into custody for his role in a shooting that happened on January 1, 2026, on Menikagara Road in Koratota, Nawagamuwa, part of the…
General Foreign-made pistol found in abandoned water tank in Keselwatta
Police found a foreign-made pistol in an empty water tank at an apartment complex in Keselwatta, Sri Lanka. They also discovered 29 rounds of ammunition at the…
General Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84
A large explosion at a factory in northern China resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injured 84 others, with eight people still unaccounted for,…
General Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards 2026- Colombo among best food cities; Galle in top 5 honeymoon destinations
Sri Lanka has gained notable international acclaim in the “Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best 2026,” with Colombo and Galle recognized as…
General Decline in air quality observed across several areas; CEA advises caution
Dr. Ajith Gunawardena, the Media Spokesperson for the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), announced that air quality is declining in several regions of Sri…
General Computer literacy rises to 38.4 pct in first half of 2025
Sri Lanka's computer literacy rate has increased to 38.4 percent in the first half of 2025, according to a recent survey by the Department of Census and…
General Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Today, the Department of Meteorology reported that most areas of Sri Lanka will experience mostly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground frost…
General Three associates of Dubai Ishara arrested with heroin in Gampola
This morning, on the 17th, Gampola Police arrested three individuals linked to the drug trade associated with “Dubai Ishara,” a prominent drug dealer running a…
General Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today
Today, Sri Lanka's Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station reported the lowest temperature at 8.0 degrees Celsius, as stated by the Department of Meteorology. In…
General MP Asoka Ranwala s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident
Asoka Ranwala, a former Speaker and Member of Parliament for the National People’s Power (NPP), has had his wife hospitalized due to a car accident, according…
General Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead
Gunmen took the lives of seven individuals in a township near Cape Town, South Africa, early on Saturday. Police believe this shooting is connected to…
General Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with social media videos suggesting debris has been spotted on a mountain close to where the…
General Janani Imathma crowned winner of Derana Dream Star - Season 12
Janani Imathma has been named the winner of "Derana Dream Star Season 12." The Grand Finale took place at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on Saturday night,…
General Unrest at Boossa Prison brought under control - Prisons Spokesman
A group of prisoners at Boossa Prison climbed onto the roof of ‘D Ward’ and caused trouble, damaging prison property. The Prisons Spokesman announced that the…
General One person injured in shooting at Jinthupitiya
A shooting in Jinthupitiya, Colombo , has left one person hurt and in the hospital. According to police, a gunman arrived in a three-wheeler and began shooting…
General Jinthupitiya Shooting- Victim succumbs to injuries
Police have reported that a man, aged 44, who was seriously hurt in a shooting last night (16) in Jinthupitiya, Colombo , has died from his injuries. He was…
General Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the country
The Meteorology Department has announced that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground frost in…
General Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya
A 67-year-old man was killed in an attack at his home in the Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya on the 16th of October. Early investigations show that the man's…