Crime Woman arrested for defrauding Rs. 16 mln by promising jobs in Romania
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced the arrest of a woman accused of cheating nearly Rs. 16 million by offering fake job…
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Crime 80% of Akuregoda double murder investigation completed – Police
The police have reported that they have completed about 80% of the investigation into the double murder of a lawyer and his wife, who were shot in a…
Politics Committee appointed to examine coal import quality discrepancies
The Ministry of Energy has set up a team of experts to look into problems with coal imports, according to Cabinet spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.…
Weather Showers predicted for some parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are expected in some areas of the Southern Province, as well as in the Ratnapura,…
Politics Australian PM evacuated from his house due to safety threat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from his official home due to a safety concern. Local police have arrived at Mr. Albanese’s…
Politics Academics, activists express concern after FCID summons Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe
A group of academics, journalists, feminist activists, and lawyers has raised alarms about the news that former First Lady Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe…
Business Trump s new tariffs shift focus to balance of payments; economists see no crisis
President Donald Trump has introduced temporary 15% tariffs to replace those recently invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court. These tariffs aim to address a…
Development Three injured after car topples down precipice in Norton Bridge
Three people were hurt when a car went off the road and fell about 100 feet down a cliff in Norton Bridge. The accident happened in the 3rd Mile Post area on…
General Traffic disruptions expected due to railway crossing repairs on Kelani Valley Line
Sri Lanka Railways has informed the public about upcoming repairs at the railway crossing on the High-Level Road close to Kiriwandala Station (Mile 35, Chain…
Politics Portugal s Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka for two-day visit
Paulo Rangel, the Foreign Minister of Portugal, landed in Sri Lanka this morning, October 24, for a two-day official visit. He was joined by a four-member team…
Crime Contract killer arrested over alleged plot to kill police informant and leave severed head at ASP Olugala s residence
Police have taken into custody a man suspected of being a contract killer. He is accused of agreeing to murder a police informant who helped authorities seize…
Health Family alleges negligence by hospital doctors after 22-year-old dies from dengue
A 22-year-old woman has died after being moved from Minuwangoda Base Hospital to Gampaha District General Hospital. Her family is accusing the hospital staff…
Crime 12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy has detained 12 Indian fishermen and taken control of one Indian fishing boat for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters near Mannar. This…
Politics Fisherman arrested for illegal fishing with tractor-mounted winches in Maggona
A fisherman was arrested on October 23 for illegal fishing using tractor-mounted winches. He was caught by officers from the Kalutara District Fisheries Office…
Weather Vehicular movement remains suspended on Somawathiya–Sungavila road
Traffic on the Somawathiya–Sungavila main road is still halted due to flooding from the Mahaweli River. The stretch between 35 and 37 kilometers from the…
General Bus driver dies following head-on collision in Moronthuduwa
A bus driver has died after a head-on crash involving two private buses on Moronthuduwa Road in Wadduwa this morning (24). According to police, the accident…
Health Two buses collide head-on in Moronthuduwa
Two buses crashed into each other on Moronthuduwa Road in Wadduwa , according to the police. At the time of the crash, there were no passengers in either bus,…
Politics All 7 onboard air ambulance flying to Delhi die in crash in Jharkhand
All seven individuals on an air ambulance tragically lost their lives when the plane crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday evening. The…
General One dead, three injured in fatal crash at Pannipitiya
A road accident in Pannipitiya this morning (24) has resulted in one death and three injuries, according to the Police Media Spokesperson’s Office. The…
Politics Govt. to construct 31,000 houses under 2026 housing programme – Minister
The Minister of Housing Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe, revealed plans to build 31,000 houses this year as part of the national housing…
Crime Ex-Inspector wanted over Weligama hotel shooting arrested on return to Sri Lanka
Former Inspector of Police Jagath Nishantha, who was wanted for a shooting near the W15 Hotel in Weligama in 2023, was arrested yesterday when he returned to…
Politics FM Vijitha Herath addresses high-level segment of Conference on Disarmament in Geneva
The high-level part of the Conference on Disarmament started in Geneva yesterday. It is led by Ambassador Omar Zniber from Morocco and will run until February…
Development Expert warns of potential damage to Norochcholai power plant over substandard coal
Energy expert Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe has raised concerns about the use of low-quality imported coal at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai. He…
Weather Misty conditions expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of the Southern province, as well as in the Rathnapura ,…