Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow
The dry weather that has been affecting Sri Lanka is set to change starting tomorrow, December 12. Most areas will see mainly clear skies, with only a...
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Trinco Buddha statue incident- Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others to be produced in court
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, along with six other people, are set to appear in front of the Trincomalee Magistrate’s...
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Discussions held to streamline domestic civil air operations
Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), who is the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, led a meeting at the Ministry of Defence to talk about i...
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Verdict in ex-MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala s murder case to be delivered today
The Gampaha High Court is set to announce its verdict today in the murder case of former Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala. The court had p...
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Over 800 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
In a major operation against drugs, police in Sri Lanka arrested 802 people during raids that took place yesterday, September 9. The campaign, called ...
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Fire breaks out at helmet factory in Kurunegala
A fire started today (10) at a factory that makes motorcycle helmets in the Paragahadeniya area of Kurunegala. Reports say that the fire completely de...
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Royal Navy of Oman vessel Sadh arrives at Colombo Port
The vessel 'Sadh' from the Royal Navy of Oman docked at the Port of Colombo today, October 10, for a logistics replenishment visit, according to the S...
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Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission
Dharshana Medawatte, who is an Additional General Manager at the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been taken into custody by the Bribery Commi...
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T20 World Cup- Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement
Allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the 2026 T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the opening match against Ireland on Sunda...
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Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss T20 World Cup due to injury – Sources
Wanindu Hasaranga, an important all-rounder for Sri Lanka, is likely to miss the ICC T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury, sources say. Dushan Hema...
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CCIB obtain 90-day detention for arrested Ava Gang members
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has secured a 90-day detention period to question two members of the infamous 'Ava Gang' linked to a mur...
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Person found dead under suspicious circumstances in Waskaduwa
In the Waskaduwa area of Kalutara, police found a body in a drain near a post box, raising suspicions about the circumstances of the death. The Kaluta...
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Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fifth day
The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, which were brought from India, are being displayed for the fifth day today, February 9, 2026, at the Ganga...
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Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others produced before court
Ten people, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and several other monks, have been taken to court. They are currently in remand custody due to...
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Over 4,000 child abuse cases filed in high courts across Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, over 4,000 cases of child abuse have been submitted to high courts, according to the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA). These c...
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Ratnapura records 34.7°C as maximum temperature today
Today, the weather station in Ratnapura noted a high temperature of 34.7°C, as reported by the Department of Meteorology on the 8th. This maximum tem...
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Sri Lankan man charged with harassment in Canada for creepy public filming of women
Toronto police have arrested a 45-year-old influencer from Sri Lanka, charging him with four counts of criminal harassment for filming women without t...
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Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has forecasted that light showers or thundershowers may occur in a few areas of Galle, Matara, Kaluthara, and Rathnapura...
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65-year-old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Haputale
A 65-year-old man was killed with a sharp weapon in Haputale, and the local police have started an investigation. The incident occurred last evening (...
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13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawe–Thanamalwila Road
A 13-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic road accident on the Udawalawe–Thanamalwila road. The incident occurred when a lorry, heading from Baria...
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Prevailing showery condition expected to reduce temporarily from today
The Department of Meteorology announced that the ongoing rainy weather in Sri Lanka is likely to ease temporarily starting today, February 8, 2026, an...
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22-hour water cut in several areas in Kandy District today
Today, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 22-hour water cut affecting several areas in the Kandy District. According...
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Failed shooting attempt targeting SJB candidate in Kalutara
A shooting attempt that did not succeed was reported against a candidate from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) during the Kalutara Municipal Council e...
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