Former Beliatta PS Chairman remanded

2025-12-13   |   General

Cyril Munasinghe, the former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, was taken into custody by the Bribery Commission this morning, December 12. Th...

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Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

2025-12-13   |   General

The Meteorology Department has announced that several areas in Sri Lanka will see showers. The Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Central, and Nor...

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26 arrested after police raid drug-fuelled party in Theldeniya

2025-12-13   |   General

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...

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Houses completely destroyed by adverse weather exceeds 5,700 - DMC

2025-12-12   |   General

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 ...

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Police vow impartial probe into vehicle collision involving MP Asoka Ranwala

2025-12-12   |   General

The Sapugaskanda Police Station has launched an investigation into a serious car crash involving Asoka Ranwala, a former Speaker and Member of Parliam...

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Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala arrested

2025-12-12   |   General

Asoka Ranwala, the former Speaker and current Member of Parliament for the National People's Power (NPP), has been arrested following a car accident l...

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Advisory issued for severe lightning

2025-12-12   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory for serious lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara Districts of Sri Lank...

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Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

2025-12-12   |   General

Today, parts of Sri Lanka will experience showers or thundershowers, particularly in the Northern and North-Central provinces, as well as in the Putta...

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Over 30 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Dept.

2025-12-12   |   General

More than 30 significant reservoirs are currently overflowing, according to the Irrigation Department. This morning (12), Eng. L. S. Sooriyabandara, w...

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Suspect wanted on 88 warrants arrested in Athurugiriya

2025-12-12   |   General

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 Gaj...

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