Crime LNP - Algerian girl robbed, thrown off cliff in Ella: Retired cop arrested
A retired police inspector working as a taxi driver was arrested today (13) in Nuwara Eliya for allegedly drugging a 26-year-old Algerian tourist, stealing her…
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Crime LNP - Two persons arrested in connection with shooting incident in Mount Lavinia
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a person in a shooting incident that occurred at a junction adjacent to the Sylvester Road…
Crime LNP - Passengers’ belongings in Gerandi Ella bus accident safely stored: Police
The belongings of the passengers involved in the recent bus accident that occurred in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda—including travel bags, mobile phones, and other…
Health LNP - Gerandi Ella bus accident: Special committee visits injured passengers at Gampola Hospital
The five-member special investigative committee appointed to probe the Gerandi Ella bus accident visited the Gampola Hospital today (13) to obtain information…
Business LNP - Excise gains record revenue of Rs. 83 billion in first four months
A record gain of revenue amounting to over Rs. 83 billion has been achieved by the Department of Excise during the first four months of this year, even…
Sports LNP - 'Give Kohli one more Test match to be sure he doesn’t belong in here'
Virat Kohli on Monday (12) confirmed that he is retiring from Test cricket after speculation of days. Following the retirement of his teammate Rohit Sharma…
Health LNP - 40 injured in Gerandi Ella bus accident still in hospitals, some in critical condition
Around 40 individuals who sustained injuries in yesterday’s bus accident in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda are currently receiving in-house treatment at hospitals,…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka records surge in tourist arrivals and earnings in early 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week of May 2025,…
General LNP - 24-hour ‘Dansala’ organized by TV Derana commences
Sri Lanka’s largest 24-hour ‘Dansala’, organized by TV Derana, officially commenced a short while ago at Independence Square in Colombo, drawing large crowds.…
Sports LNP - Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
Virat Kohli has decided to retire from Test cricket. He amassed 9230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85 in the game’s longest format. “It’s been 14…
General LNP - Death toll in Gerandi Ella bus accident climbs to 21
The death toll in the accident at Gerandi Ella in Ramboda this morning (11) when a bus veered off the road and toppled down a precipice on the Nuwara Eliya -…
Crime LNP - Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda arrested by Welikada Police
Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda has been arrested by the Welikada Police. She has been arrested over seven pending warrants issued in relation to financial…
Politics LNP - PM steps in to accelerate probe into tragic death of Kotahena child
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has taken action to ensure a swift and impartial investigation into the recent death of a child in Kotahena, following…
Security LNP - Debris of crashed helicopter recovered
The wreckage of the ill-fated Bell 212 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force was recovered this evening from the Maduru Oya reservoir, following a joint…
General LNP - Update: At least 11 dead, dozens injured in Ramboda bus accident
At least eleven people have died after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus plunged into a precipice in the Garandiella area of Ramboda on the Nuwara…
Politics LNP - India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and…
Technology LNP - G7 urges India-Pakistan dialogue, US offers help on ‘constructive talks’
The Group of Seven (G7) major countries on Friday urged, opens new tab India and Pakistan to engage in direct dialogue as hostilities rise between the…
Politics LNP - All liquor stores, meat shops, casinos closed 3 days for Vesak
The Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs announced that all meat selling outlets, including supermarket counters, slaughter houses, betting…
Business LNP - Disaster loan limit for public employees increased to Rs 400,000
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a new circular introducing revised provisions for the disbursement…
Politics LNP - Govt. begins second batch of bidding for 27 more luxury vehicles
Presidential Secretariat yesterday announced the commencement of second batch of bidding for the sale of 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles. This auction…
Weather LNP - Evening showers expected in several areas
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa district after 1.00…
General LNP - National Vesak Week begins today
Sri Lanka marks the beginning of National Vesak Week today (10), commemorating the 2,569th ‘Sambuddha Jayanthi’ (Sambudhu Themagula). The week-long observance,…
Crime LNP - Bomb scare at Russian Embassy: German woman arrested and questioned
A German national woman has been arrested by the Cinnamon Gardens Police in connection with the recent suspicious incident involving a laptop left near the…
Crime LNP - Court directs AG to explore resolution in national cricketers’ employee status dispute
The Court of Appeal today directed the Attorney General to inform court whether there is a possibility of resolving the issues concerning Sri Lanka's national…