Crime One person injured in shooting at Jinthupitiya
A shooting in Jinthupitiya, Colombo , has left one person hurt and in the hospital. According to police, a gunman arrived in a three-wheeler and began shooting…
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Crime Jinthupitiya Shooting- Victim succumbs to injuries
Police have reported that a man, aged 44, who was seriously hurt in a shooting last night (16) in Jinthupitiya, Colombo , has died from his injuries. He was…
Weather Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the country
The Meteorology Department has announced that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground frost in…
Politics Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and more to Gaza board of peace
The White House has revealed the members of the “Board of Peace” that will oversee Gaza's temporary governance as part of President Donald Trump’s initiative.…
Crime Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya
A 67-year-old man was killed in an attack at his home in the Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya on the 16th of October. Early investigations show that the man's…
Politics Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
US President Donald Trump has warned that he might impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plans to annex Greenland. During a meeting at the White…
Sports Woman arrested for impersonating Police Inspector in Pettah
A woman has been caught pretending to be a Police Inspector and was arrested close to a lodge in Pettah. Officers from the Colombo Central Crimes Division made…
Politics Case against ex-President Mahinda s CSO to be taken up in June
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled the case against Neville Wanniarachchi, who served as the Chief Security Officer for former President Mahinda…
Politics Further hearing of case against Ravi Karunanayake postponed until February
The Colombo High Court has decided to postpone the next hearing in the case against former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Arjun Aloysius, the owner of…
Politics President issues warning to govt officials assisting drug traffickers
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that his government will not protect anyone involved in drug trafficking. He shared this message during the…
Politics IMF says Sri Lanka s electricity pricing policy remains tied to cost recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that there will be no immediate changes to the electricity pricing goals in Sri Lanka's IMF-supported program.…
Crime One dead after sharp-weapon attack on two women in Ahangama
A sharp-weapon attack on two women occurred in the Tittagalla area of Ahangama, Sri Lanka. The Ahangama Police quickly arrived at the scene after receiving…
Travel SLTDA launches special program to achieve annual tourism targets
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has introduced a new program to help meet this year’s national tourism goals. SLTDA Chairman Buddhika…
Travel Female Buddhist monk dies following bus accident
A 77-year-old female Buddhist monk has died from injuries after being struck by a bus while crossing the road at the Minnana junction on the Avissawella…
Crime Two criminal gang members and female suspect brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai
Early this morning, on January 16, Sri Lanka welcomed back two members of well-known criminal gangs who are wanted for several murders. They were repatriated…
Politics S Korea s ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former president of South Korea, has been sentenced to five years in prison for abusing his power, obstructing justice, and…
Education Parents protest near Edu. Ministry demanding implementation of Grade 6 reforms
A group of parents with Grade 6 children held a protest today (16) outside the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka. They are calling for the quick…
Travel Van carrying foreign tourists involved in collision near Gregory Lake
A van carrying foreign tourists was involved in an accident near Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya on the Welimada main road, according to police. The crash…
Politics Interpol Red Notice issued against 95 underworld figures hiding overseas – Police Spokesman
Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler announced that Interpol has issued 'Red Notices' for 95 organized crime figures…
Politics “There s something truly magical about Sri Lanka” - Julie Chung in farewell message
Julie Chung, the outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, has thanked everyone who contributed to strengthening the ties between the U.S. and Sri Lanka…
Business Industry bodies flag gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, along with several prominent industry associations, has raised concerns about the Draft National Electricity Policy. They…
Crime CAA raids fuel station in Beruwala hoarding petrol
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted a raid on a fuel station in Beruwala for allegedly hiding fuel supplies and charging higher prices while…
Politics President launches construction of 50MW HayWind wind power project in Mannar
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially began the construction of a 50-megawatt wind power project by Hayleys Fentons Limited in Mannar this morning…
Travel Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after threat alert
A Turkish Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport on Thursday after a passenger set up an in-flight wireless network…