Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda
A 33-year-old man from Wathugedara, Ambalangoda, has been taken into custody after a micro pistol and live ammunition were discovered hidden in his ho...
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Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of Kush at BIA
A Sri Lankan man was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to bring in over 8 kilograms of ‘Kush’ cannabis...
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Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police
Sri Lanka Police announced that 318 people were arrested for various cybercrimes in 2025. According to Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler, ove...
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Sajith expresses optimism after another round of SJB–UNP talks
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, shared that the talks between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) are...
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Over 8,000 flights cancelled in US amid winter storm
More than 8,000 flights in the United States have been cancelled this weekend due to a powerful storm that is set to disrupt many areas across the cou...
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Morning frost in Nuwara Eliya with minimum temperature at 7.8°C today
Cold weather this morning caused ground frost in several parts of Nuwara Eliya today, November 24. The Department of Meteorology reported that Nuwara ...
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Six injured in head-on collision of two buses in Haldummulla
Six people were hurt in a head-on crash between two buses in Haldummulla. The incident happened last night (23) in the Soragune area. A private bus co...
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Colombo ranked world s most unaffordable city for property buyers in 2026
Colombo has been named the least affordable city in the world for buying property, according to the latest Property Prices Index from Numbeo, which is...
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Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero admitted to hospital
Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently in remand, has been taken to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for a medical check-up. Acc...
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Deputy Secretary General of Parliament interdicted
Chaminda Kularatne, who serves as the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament in Sri Lanka, has been temporarily suspended. Official...
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Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says
A landslide in West Java province, Indonesia, has resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, with 82 more reported missing, according to the country...
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11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has arrested 11 individuals and seized two fishing boats in the deep sea off the southern coast for having heroin and the syn...
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Sri Lanka records over 194,000 tourist arrivals in first 22 days of 2026
Sri Lanka welcomed over 194,000 tourists in the first 22 days of 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The peak day ...
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Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya
A 39-year-old man was brutally killed with sharp objects on the 23rd in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya, following a personal dispute that es...
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CEB restructuring process to continue further
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has revealed that it will keep moving forward with its restructuring process, which is now in its final phase. This...
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Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of Ice and heroin off southern coast
Two fishing boats have been captured while carrying a significant amount of drugs in the deep waters off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This operati...
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Anusha Palpita remanded
Anusha Palpita, who previously served as the Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commissi...
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Sri Lanka s Hatton among National Geographic s top gourmet stays to book in 2026
National Geographic Traveller (UK) has recognized Sri Lanka's rich tea heritage as part of a global showcase on food-centered travel experiences for 2...
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Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo
On January 1, three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born at the Singapore Zoo, increasing the total number of these rare animals at Mandai Wildlife Reser...
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Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass
A man with Sri Lankan roots, living in the UK, has been arrested by police at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for allegedly helping his friend ...
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New circular issued on restoring livelihoods of cyclone-affected communities
A new circular has been released to help restore the livelihoods of those affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. This circular is based on Budget Ci...
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CAASL to introduce licensing system for drone pilots for first time in Sri Lanka
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is launching a licensing system for drone pilots for the first time. This new system will apply to o...
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Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another person has been taken into custody related to the shooting in Jinthupitiya, which left one individual dead and two young children injured on J...
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