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 ,…
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Politics Mexico s most-wanted cartel leader was killed after visit from romantic partner
A visit from a romantic partner of notorious cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, also known as “El Mencho,” resulted in his capture and death, according to Mexican…
Politics 116 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lankan custody; Stalin urges Indian Govt. s urgent intervention
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has called on India ’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to take quick diplomatic action to free Tamil Nadu…
Business India and US defer trade talks after Supreme Court s tariff ruling
India and the United States have postponed their trade discussions that were scheduled for this week. This delay comes as both countries "study the…
Politics CEB estimates Rs. 7.6 billion direct loss from substandard coal imports
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported to the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee that it expects a direct financial loss of Rs. 7,672 million…
Politics Central Environmental Authority orders halt to Jaffna International Cricket Stadium construction
The Director General of the Central Environmental Authority has sent a written order to Sri Lanka Cricket , telling them to stop all construction on the…
Politics Harin warns of international action over alleged move to jail ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Former Minister Harin Fernando has announced plans to alert the international community about what he calls an unfair effort by the current government to…
Crime 19 killed in bus crash in Nepal
Nineteen people lost their lives in a bus accident in Nepal, including a 24-year-old British man, according to police reports. The bus, which was transporting…
Crime Youth arrested in connection with Rs. 620,000 theft from Russian tourist in Unawatuna
A 19-year-old girl, who is the daughter of a hotel owner in Pilagoda, Unawatuna , has been arrested for stealing Rs. 620,000 from a Russian tourist at the…
Politics India s KIIT University confers Kirinde Assaji Thero with Lifetime Achievement Award
Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, who leads the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo , has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from KIIT University…
Crime 10 arrested for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 10 people for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers in Iranativu, Kilinochchi. During a search in the waters near Iranativu, the…
Politics Union alleges suspension of Peradeniya Bridge repairs, warns of prolonged up-country line delays
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has claimed that work on the Peradeniya Railway Bridge, located on the up-country railway line, has been…
Education O'L candidate hospitalized after alleged assault by father sits exam with police assistance
A student taking the Ordinary Level (O/L) examination was hospitalized after her father allegedly assaulted her. Today (23), she sat for her Mathematics paper…
Politics Timeframe granted to provide information to PCoI investigating corruption at Colombo MC extended
The timeframe granted for the public to lodge complaints and provide information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigating corruption and fraud…
Weather Showery conditions over the island to reduce from today
Showery conditions prevailing over the island are expected to reduce from today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers are…
Crime Individual arrested with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam
An individual has been apprehended with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam . He was arrested during a search operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy’s North Central…
Crime Akuregoda Double Murder- 10 arrested, gunman claims underworld figure ordered lawyer s killing
Police have uncovered a series of new details in the high-profile double murder of a lawyer and his wife, who were shot and killed at a supermarket parking lot…
Weather Meenagaya intercity express train service resumes
The ‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa, will resume service from today (23), the Department of…
Health Man dies after wild elephant attack in Panama
An individual has died following a wild elephant attack near the Panama Wewa in Panama, Ampara, police stated. As a result of the attack, the individual…
Business Indian Embassy urges nationals to leave Iran amid protests
The Embassy of India in Iran on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals to leave Iran through available means of transport, including commercial…
Crime Over 950 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 958 individuals were arrested yesterday (22) during raids conducted under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating…
Business Sri Lanka s inflation dips to 2.4% in January 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, compared to 2.9% in December…
General Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle
Two women have sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car along the Hingurakgoda– Polonnaruwa main road in Hathamuna, this…
Business Sri Lanka apparel exports to UK projected to increase by 10% under new tariff-free scheme
British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick and Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe have visited…