General News
General Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents
On Monday, 11 toddlers who were born prematurely and evacuated from Gaza two years ago were joyfully reunited with their families. These children had never met…
General Two arrested for hoarding over 2,000L of diesel in Thambalagamuwa
Two people were arrested for illegally storing over 2,000 liters of diesel in the Mollipothana area of Thambalagamuwa. According to police, the arrests…
General Ex-soldier arrested after two including woman murdered in Galle, another critical
In Thelikada, Galle, a man and a woman were murdered, and another woman was seriously hurt and taken to Karapitiya Hospital. Police have arrested a retired…
General Nine suspects arrested over homicide in Mattakkuliya
Nine people were taken into custody yesterday, April 2, by the Sri Lanka Police for their involvement in a deadly stabbing in the Mattakkuliya area. This…
General Canadian national arrested at BIA with over 21kg of Kush cannabis
A Canadian man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early today, April 3, for trying to smuggle over 21 kilograms of ‘Kush’ cannabis into…
General 147 foreign nationals arrested over operating online financial scams
Sri Lanka Police have apprehended 147 foreign nationals linked to a large online financial scam. The suspects were arrested at a hotel located in the Iranawila…
General Sri Lanka reports significant drop in tourist arrivals for March 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported a notable drop in the number of foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka in March 2026. The total…
General Details of scheduled water cuts in Colombo District today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has informed residents that some areas in the Colombo District will experience water supply interruptions…
General Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces
The Meteorology Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the weather will be suitable for afternoon thundershowers across many areas of the island. Showers…
General Passenger arrested after over 25kg Kush found inside silencers at BIA
A 38-year-old man from Ragama was arrested today (2) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle over 25 kilograms of 'Kush' cannabis…
General Detention orders on 6 fishermen arrested over Rs. 6 billion drug haul
A court has approved the detention and questioning of six fishermen arrested with more than 300 kilograms of heroin during a surveillance operation by the Sri…
General Four sentenced to death over three long-running murder cases
The High Court of Nuwara Eliya has handed down death sentences to four individuals tied to three different murder cases that have lingered for years. Today…
General 14 arrested in four-hour anti-drug operation in Mount Lavinia
In a special anti-drug operation in the Badowita areas 1, 2, and 3 of the Mount Lavinia Police Division, authorities arrested at least 14 people. This…
General 3-hour water cuts every other day in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte and Nawala
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that residents in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte, Nawala , and nearby areas will…
General Authorities warn of possible water cuts as Kalatuwawa and Labugama supplies decline
The Kalatuwawa Water Treatment Plant, a key source of clean drinking water for Colombo and nearby areas, has around 20 days of water left, according to…
General Five injured after van plunges into precipice near Gerandi Ella
Five people were seriously hurt when a van, carrying family members, lost control and fell about 70 feet down a cliff near Gerandi Ella in Kotmale early today…
General Special committee appointed to monitor and manage drinking water shortage
A special committee has been set up to oversee and manage the current shortage of drinking water. This decision was made by the Chairman and General Manager of…
General 24-hour water cut to several areas in Colombo from tonight
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has revealed that there will be 24-hour water cuts in several areas due to ongoing water shortages.…
General New guidelines issued to safeguard student welfare and discipline in schools
The Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka has released a new circular that details steps to maintain discipline in schools. This directive is aimed at Provincial…
General Iran s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national drive to restore infrastructure
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has urged a nationwide effort to restore infrastructure and repair damage from what he described as "unprovoked…
General Three arrested over illegal vehicle possession and forged documents racket
Three people were taken into custody by the Western Province North Crimes Division for having vehicles that lacked valid registration licenses, according to…
General Several areas including Western Province to receive afternoon thundershowers
Sri Lanka will experience afternoon thundershowers in many regions over the next few days starting today, April 2. Rain or thundershowers are expected in…
General Nasa s Artemis II mission takes off heading for first Moon visit in 50 years
Four astronauts launched into space on a large NASA rocket on Wednesday, starting a long-awaited trip around the Moon. This marks the first crewed lunar flyby…
General Extreme heat can trigger mental health issues - Psychiatrist
Extreme heat can cause mental health problems, according to Psychiatrist Vindya Wijayabandara. She spoke at a media briefing at the Health Promotion Bureau…