Health Prison officers fire warning shots to prevent inmates from escaping Galle Prison
Prison officers shot warning shots into the air to stop two inmates from trying to escape Galle Prison. The Department of Prisons reported that the inmates,…
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Politics FM accepts US$ 2.5 million grant assistance from Japan
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath officially accepted a grant of US$ 2.5 million from Japan today. The grant was presented by Akio Isomata, Japan's…
Health Strike launched after doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was assaulted by three-wheeler driver
A doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was attacked by a three-wheeler driver. The doctor is now receiving treatment at the hospital. In response, doctors at…
Politics China reaffirms full support for Sri Lanka s economic and social development
The Vice Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress, Wang Dongming, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today,…
Travel Turkey-bound aircraft forced to make emergency landing at BIA undergoing maintenance work – official
A Turkish Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) because of a technical issue. The flight is expected to…
Business Govt to present Rs. 500B supplementary sum to Parliament tomorrow
A supplementary budget of Rs. 500 billion will be presented to the Parliament of Sri Lanka tomorrow, December 18. This funding is intended to help restore the…
Business Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026, aided by post-cyclone reconstruction
Sri Lanka anticipates its economy will grow by over 5% in 2026, keeping pace with this year’s growth and surpassing IMF predictions. This growth is partly due…
Crime Police officer arrested for soliciting bribe of Rs. 10,000
A police officer from the Nilaveli Police Station was taken into custody for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. The arrest was made by the Commission…
Travel Turkey bound flight attempts to re-land at BIA due to technical issue
A flight from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Istanbul, Turkey, is getting ready for an emergency landing. The plane is facing technical problems,…
Travel Turkish Airlines flight safely returns to BIA after technical issue
A Turkish Airlines plane that took off from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) heading to Istanbul, Turkey, last night (16) has safely returned and…
Weather Heavy showers above 100mm likely at some places today
The Department of Meteorology has announced that the current rainy weather in the Northern and Eastern regions of Sri Lanka is set to continue over the next…
Politics Donald Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
The Trump administration revealed on Tuesday that it will broaden its travel restrictions to include 20 more countries and the Palestinian Authority. This new…
Travel Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of National People s Congress of China arrives in Sri Lanka
Wang Dongming, the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People’s Congress, has landed in Sri Lanka for an official visit. He arrived at…
Crime Foreign-made firearm and ammunition recovered based on Kehelbaddara Padme s testimony
A firearm made abroad and a stash of ammunition were found thanks to information given by “Kehelbaddara Padme,” a member of an underworld gang who is currently…
Politics Harsha reiterates Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund should be approved by Parliament as statutory fund
Dr. Harsha de Silva, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, has emphasized that the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund needs to be recognized by Parliament…
Crime Individual hacked to death in Matugama, area residents set fire to suspect s house
A man was killed in Matugama after a personal argument turned violent. The victim, a 41-year-old resident of Upper Matugama, was attacked late at night around…
Development 15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha today
Residents of Mahara and Gampaha will experience a water cut lasting 15 hours, starting at 4:00 p.m. today, October 17. The National Water Supply and Drainage…
Politics Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing
The number of people who have died in Bolivia due to floods caused by an overflowing river in the eastern Santa Cruz region has risen to 20. Deputy Civil…
Travel Tourist arrivals exceed 2.2 million this year
This year, Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 2.2 million tourists. As of yesterday, October 15, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported…
Politics PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, Sergey Viktorov, visited Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees. They discussed Sri Lanka’s efforts…
Crime Husband axed to death by wife in Valaichchenai
A 46-year-old man was killed with an axe in the Valaichchenai–Vahaneri area, according to police reports. The attack happened yesterday morning (15), and the…
Business Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln
A man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to bring in a large amount of foreign cigarettes worth about Rs. 2.85 million. The…
Education All schools in Uva Province to reopen on December 29 - Secretary
All schools in the Uva Province will reopen on December 29, according to Nalaka Kaluwewe, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education. He shared this…
Politics Sri Lanka to co-host Asian Regional Debt Management Conference
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved plans to co-host the Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in 2026. This conference, held annually by…