Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital s mortuary lacks space
The Tangalle Base Hospital's mortuary is currently dealing with a serious lack of space. As a result, hospital staff have had to place deceased indivi...
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At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan s River Nile
At least 21 individuals have lost their lives after a passenger boat sank in the River Nile state of northern Sudan, according to a medical organizati...
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Passport applicants requested not to visit Immigration Dept. offices tomorrow
The Ministry of Public Security has advised passport applicants to avoid visiting the Department of Immigration and Emigration's main office in Battar...
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CBSL warns against foreign currency transactions between residents in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has observed that some residents in Sri Lanka are using foreign currency for transactions within the country inst...
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Police urge public cooperation to curb crime, drug trafficking and corruption
Sri Lanka Police are launching a nationwide effort to completely eliminate the rising issue of drug trafficking in the country. The Police Media Divis...
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Police warn of circulation of emails using name of CID Director
Authorities have reported that someone is sending out fake emails that pretend to be from Shani Abeysekara, the Director of the Criminal Investigation...
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Karachi Declaration adopted during Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation s visit to Pakistan
The ‘Karachi Declaration’ has been accepted, emphasizing a joint commitment to democratic governance, accountability in Parliament, inclusivity, r...
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Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to further enhancing defence cooperation
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have renewed their commitment to improve defense cooperation and strengthen their relationship. This commitment was establi...
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Issuance of passports and visas suspended due to system outage at Dept. of Immigration and Emigration
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that the issuance of passports and visas is currently on hold because of a technical proble...
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Three students injured after boundary wall collapse at Borella school
Three students, all 16 years old, were injured when a boundary wall at C.W.W. Kannangara College in Borella fell down earlier today, October 12, accor...
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Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide after disturbing footage came to light
Indonesia has made it illegal to offer elephant rides across the country, ending a popular tourist activity that has been part of the landscape for ma...
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Russia sends hundreds of missiles, drones at Ukraine
Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine using drones and ballistic missiles late Thursday night. The strikes focused on energy infrastructure,...
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Standing up for Buddhism and Maha Sangha is not racism – Namal
Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and a Member of Parliament, expressed that supporting Buddhism, the ...
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Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in some areas today
Today, on the 12th, the Department of Meteorology announced that showers will occur in the Central, Uva, Eastern, and North-central provinces, as well...
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Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting today
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) are set to conduct the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo today, December 12. This imp...
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Bangladesh votes in landmark election after Gen Z revolution
Bangladesh will hold elections on Thursday, February 12, marking a step back toward democracy following the removal of longtime leader Sheikh Hasina i...
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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Canada mass shooting
An 18-year-old has been identified as the suspect in a tragic shooting that resulted in eight deaths and many injuries in British Columbia, Canada. Th...
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Sectoral Oversight Committee approves bill to abolish pensions for MPs
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has given its approval for a Bill aimed at ending pension benefits for Me...
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Sri Lanka extend condolences over mass shooting in Canada
Vijitha Herath, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, has expressed his condolences to the people and government of Canada...
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Sri Lanka Navy earns US$ 600,000 in four months from merchant vessel security operations
The Sri Lanka Navy has earned almost US$ 600,000 in foreign currency over four months by providing security for international merchant ships. Rear Adm...
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US House votes to rescind Trump tariffs on Canada
On Wednesday, February 12, the US House of Representatives voted to overturn Donald Trump's tariffs on goods from Canada. This decision pushed aside T...
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Narcotics, firearm and forged number plates seized following interrogation of female suspect
Officers from the Mount Lavinia Police have discovered a stash of drugs, a firearm, and fake vehicle number plates after questioning a female suspect....
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SJB MPs file bribery complaint against Speaker s Private Secretary
A group of Members of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) filed a complaint today (11) with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of ...
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