Brake defect in ex-Speaker Asoka Ranwala s vehicle detected during inspection – Police
A problem with the braking system has been found in the vehicle of former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) MP Asoka Ranwala, which was invo...
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Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, suspect arrested
On Monday, December 15, Japanese police announced the arrest of a man linked to the stabbing of two individuals at an entertainment venue in Fukuoka, ...
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Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province
Special police measures are in place in urban areas and places of worship ahead of the festive season, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assista...
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Lionel Messi India Tour: Chaos at Kolkata Leg of GOAT Tour
Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated Kolkata appearance during the GOAT Tour on Saturday descended into chaos, leaving thousands of fans disappoint...
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6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu
Six people, including two women, were arrested for allegedly digging in a land area in Devi Puram, located in Puthukudiyiruppu, looking for artifacts....
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School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20
A tragic bus accident in northern Colombia resulted in the deaths of 17 individuals and injuries to 20 others. This incident occurred when a bus, whic...
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Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road reopens after 18-day closure
The main road from Nawalapitiya to Kandy has reopened to vehicles today, the 15th, after being closed for 18 days due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. W...
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Bystander who tackled armed man at Sydney s Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
A bystander has been called a hero after he was filmed tackling and disarming an armed man during a shooting that left 12 people dead at a Jewish holi...
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Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control
A leak occurred early today (14) at a crude oil unloading buoy in Colombo Port due to an explosion, but it has since been controlled. The leak lasted ...
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Another group linked to murder of Modara Devalaya Committee Chairman arrested
Police have arrested the wife of Anura Pushpakumara, known as “Batu Meeya,” in connection with the murder of Warusavithana Mirantha, who was the C...
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Showery conditions expected to enhance to some extent from tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology has announced that an Easterly wave will lead to increased rain across Sri Lanka starting tomorrow, the 16th. Areas such...
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Father and son behind Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting that killed 15, Australian police say
Australian police announced on Monday that a father and son were the alleged shooters responsible for the deaths of 15 people during a Jewish festival...
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Large-scale drug trafficker arrested in Wattala with over 21kg of Kush
A 34-year-old man, known for large-scale drug trafficking, was arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), according to police reports. ...
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Schools to reopen tomorrow, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry
Schools across Sri Lanka that were closed due to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah are set to reopen tomorrow, on the 16th. The Ministry of Education will...
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School students permitted to use November SLTB season tickets during December
Schoolchildren in Sri Lanka can use their November SLTB season tickets to ride buses this month. Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gu...
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Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced that more than 20,000 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah are still living in relief centres. Curre...
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces
On Monday, Hong Kong’s High Court declared that Jimmy Lai, a tycoon and pro-democracy advocate, is guilty of collusion with foreign forces, accordin...
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36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept
According to the Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka, 36 major reservoirs and over 46 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling...
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Govt plans compensation or land allocation for people in landslide-hit areas
The Land Commissioner General’s Department (LCGD) in Sri Lanka is starting a survey of areas hit by Cyclone Ditwah, focusing on those affected by la...
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Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump s ceasefire claim
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to continue military operations along the disputed border with Cambodia. This announcement c...
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Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has called on everyone to stop sharing any information about children affected by the recent disa...
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Iran seizes oil tanker carrying illegal fuel, Sri Lankans among 18 crew members – report
Iran has captured an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media reports from late Friday into Saturday. The tanker had 18 crew members...
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Steps underway to promptly reopen Hakgala Botanical Garden
Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody recently visited the Hakgala Botanical Garden to oversee efforts for its quick reopening. The garden has...
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