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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Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala hospitalised after vehicle involved in accident

2025-12-12   |   General

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 to...

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Two police officers arrested over Rs. 5,000 bribe

2025-12-12   |   General

Two police officers from the Diyabeduma Police Station were taken into custody by Bribery Commission officers yesterday, November 11, after being accu...

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Suspect arrested for Rs. 6.86 million online fraud via Telegram

2025-12-12   |   General

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 ...

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