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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Police Officer arrested in connection with priest assault incident suspended?
A police officer from the motorcycle squad of the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau has reportedly been suspended after being arrested for ...
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Sri Lanka targets up to 100,000 UAE tourists in coming years
The consul general of Sri Lanka in Dubai is working to increase the number of tourists from the UAE to Sri Lanka. His goal is to boost visitor numbers...
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Myanmar s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win
Myanmar's military leader dismissed outside criticism on Sunday regarding the country's general election as the final voting round took place. The mil...
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Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya
A shooting took place on R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya early this morning (25), according to police reports. The incident happened around 2:35 a....
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Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded
Six police officers have been taken into custody for allegedly beating a Catholic priest in Gampaha. They have been ordered to remain in custody until...
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Quality deficiency identified in coal samples sent to India- Minister
The Health and Mass Media Minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has confirmed that coal samples sent to India have failed to meet the necessary calorific v...
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Two Indian Coast Guard ships arrives in Colombo for official visit
Two ships from the Indian Coast Guard, named ICGS Varaha and ICGS Atulya, arrived at Colombo Harbour today for an official visit. The Sri Lankan Navy ...
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Several injured following collision involving lorry and ambulance in Habarana
A collision between a lorry and an ambulance occurred on the Dambulla–Habarana main road in Habarana, according to police reports. The accident took...
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Four including woman killed in separate road accidents
Four individuals, including one woman, lost their lives in separate road accidents across various locations, according to police reports. The deadly i...
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Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China
On Sunday, fans of pandas in Japan gathered for the last chance to see twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo before they head back to ...
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443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid
During a special operation across Sri Lanka on October 24, a total of 571 people were arrested on suspicion of engaging in criminal activities, includ...
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Indian products must be synonymous with top quality- PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on industries and startups in India to prioritize quality during his monthly address, 'Mann ki Baat', on Sunday. H...
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Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry
Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has expressed his worries regarding the suspension of Chaminda Kularatne, the Deputy Secretary General of...
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GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) announced it will begin an indefinite strike across Sri Lanka starting tomorrow, January 26. This m...
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Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow
Heavy rain, exceeding 50 mm, is expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers will ...
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Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle Kush and Hashish
Three individuals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle in a large amount of “Kush” and “Hashish...
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US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations
A massive winter storm in the U.S. has led to the cancellation of over 4,000 flights on Saturday. This storm has left more than 160,000 customers with...
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Govt to launch digital platform to guide village-level development projects
The Sri Lankan government is set to launch a new digital platform aimed at improving the planning and monitoring of development projects in villages. ...
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