Immigration officials foil Bangladeshi national s attempt to leave for Spain using forged visa
A Bangladeshi man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to fly to Spain with a fake visa. This incident occurred this ...
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173 individuals remain missing following Cyclone Ditwah
As of now, 173 people are still missing following the landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC...
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Station Masters threaten to launch trade union action over unresolved issues
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has issued a warning that they may take trade union action if current issues are not resolved qui...
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Gold prices in Sri Lanka rise in line with global market
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen, following the trend in the global gold market. Traders at the Colombo Pettah gold market have noted that the cost...
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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Australian officials have announced heatwave warnings for most regions as millions partake in Australia Day celebrations. The Bureau of Meteorology pr...
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Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
Six police officers, accused of attacking a Catholic priest in Gampaha, have been ordered to remain in custody until January 29, 2026. The officers ap...
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Another vessel and 5 suspects arrested for supplying narcotics to boats seized in southern seas
Five additional suspects and another boat, believed to be involved in supplying drugs to the multi-day fishing boats recently caught by the Navy off t...
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India s military might on full display at 77th Republic Day celebrations
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday, January 26, 2026, showcasing its military strength with an impressive display of missiles, warplanes...
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Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned till Feb. 16
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has set the next examination of evidence in the case against former State Minister Diana Gamage for February 16. The ...
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“Successful India makes world stable”- European Commission Chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Monday that a "successful India" contributes to a world that is more "stable, prosperous,...
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Sajith pledges full support for proper implementation of education reforms
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, has promised to fully support the proper and effective execution of educational reforms. He pointed ou...
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Obama, Clinton say killings by immigration agents should be wake-up call for US
Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton called on Americans to uphold their values on Sunday, January 25, following the second killing of...
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SC informed orders have been issued preventing local agents of MV X-Press Pearl from leaving the country
The Supreme Court was informed today by the Attorney General that orders have been secured from both the Colombo Magistrate’s Court and the Colombo ...
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Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with eight aboard
A private jet caught fire and crashed while taking off from a Maine airport, carrying eight people, according to the U.S. aviation agency. The identit...
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Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has announced that today, June 26, several areas in Sri Lanka will experience spells of rain. This includes the Northern...
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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold prices have surpassed $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, continuing a remarkable surge that saw the metal increase by over 60% in 2025...
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U.S. storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations
A severe winter storm in the United States has left over 1 million customers without power and caused the cancellation of more than 10,000 flights on ...
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Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos
Officials in President Donald Trump’s administration defended the shooting death of an American citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis on Sund...
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Suspect arrested with over 3 kg of Ice in Bambalapitiya
A man has been taken into custody for having more than 3 kilograms of ‘Crystal Methamphetamine,’ known as ‘Ice.’ The estimated street value of...
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Two arrested for illegal gem mining in Bogawantalawa
Police in Sri Lanka have detained two men for illegally mining gems in Bogawantalawa. The arrests occurred during a raid in the Tinsinwatta area, wher...
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Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
The number of deaths from a ferry accident in the Southern Philippines has risen to at least 15, with 316 individuals rescued, according to the Philip...
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Man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says
Family members have identified the man who was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37...
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Speaker interdicting Deputy Secretary General of Parliament without hearing sets dangerous precedent- Sajith
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, has expressed concern over the Speaker of the House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, suspending the Deputy S...
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