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General Large-scale drug trafficker arrested in Wattala with over 21kg of Kush
A 34-year-old man, known for large- scale drug trafficking, was arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), according to police reports. Officers…
General Schools to reopen tomorrow, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry
Schools across Sri Lanka that were closed due to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah are set to reopen tomorrow, on the 16th. The Ministry of Education will meet…
General Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces
On Monday, Hong Kong’s High Court declared that Jimmy Lai, a tycoon and pro-democracy advocate, is guilty of collusion with foreign forces, according to a…
General 36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept
According to the Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka, 36 major reservoirs and over 46 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling.…
General Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has called on everyone to stop sharing any information about children affected by the recent disaster. In…
General Iran seizes oil tanker carrying illegal fuel, Sri Lankans among 18 crew members – report
Iran has captured an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media reports from late Friday into Saturday. The tanker had 18 crew members on…
General Somawathiya-Sungavila road to be closed again
The Somawathiya-Sungavila main road will be closed again for a short time. Sujantha Ekanayake, the District Secretary of Polonnaruwa , announced that this…
General Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike, Israeli media say
The Israeli military reportedly killed Raed Saed, a top commander of Hamas, in a strike on a vehicle in Gaza City on Saturday, according to several Israeli…
General Sri Lanka records USD 7.19B remittances in first 11 months of 2025
Sri Lanka saw workers’ remittances total USD 673.4 million in November 2025, as reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). From January to November…
General Indian HC briefs Asgiriya, Malwatta chief prelates on cyclone relief efforts
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, recently visited the chief prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters to pay his respects. During…
General Former Beliatta PS Chairman remanded
Cyril Munasinghe, the former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, was taken into custody by the Bribery Commission this morning, December 12. The Colombo…
General Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department has announced that several areas in Sri Lanka will see showers. The Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Central, and…
General 26 arrested after police raid drug-fuelled party in Theldeniya
Theldeniya Police apprehended 26 individuals—22 men and 4 women—during a raid on an illegal “Facebook party .” This event took place at a hotel close to the…
General Houses completely destroyed by adverse weather exceeds 5,700 - DMC
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced that over 5,700 homes have been fully destroyed due to the recent severe weather in Sri Lanka. The latest…
General Police vow impartial probe into vehicle collision involving MP Asoka Ranwala
The Sapugaskanda Police Station has launched an investigation into a serious car crash involving Asoka Ranwala, a former Speaker and Member of Parliament from…
General Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala arrested
Asoka Ranwala, the former Speaker and current Member of Parliament for the National People's Power (NPP), has been arrested following a car accident last…
General Advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory for serious lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara Districts of Sri Lanka. This…
General Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Today, parts of Sri Lanka will experience showers or thundershowers, particularly in the Northern and North-Central provinces, as well as in the Puttalam and…
General Over 30 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Dept.
More than 30 significant reservoirs are currently overflowing, according to the Irrigation Department. This morning (12), Eng. L. S. Sooriyabandara, who is the…
General Suspect wanted on 88 warrants arrested in Athurugiriya
A suspect with 88 outstanding warrants was arrested by officers from the Athurugiriya Police on the 11th of this month. The arrest occurred in the Gajaba…
General Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala hospitalised after vehicle involved in accident
Former Speaker and Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala has been hospitalized after his jeep was involved in a head-on crash with a car . The accident took place…
General Two police officers arrested over Rs. 5,000 bribe
Two police officers from the Diyabeduma Police Station were taken into custody by Bribery Commission officers yesterday, November 11, after being accused of…
General Suspect arrested for Rs. 6.86 million online fraud via Telegram
A suspect has been arrested by the North Western Provincial Sub-Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division for online fraud involving Rs. 6.86 million.…