Crime Former Beliatta PS Chairman remanded
Cyril Munasinghe, the former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, was taken into custody by the Bribery Commission this morning, December 12. The Colombo…
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Politics CEO of insurance company granted bail over bribery incident
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an insurance company who was arrested for his involvement in a bribery…
Weather Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department has announced that several areas in Sri Lanka will see showers. The Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Central, and…
Business Thailand and Cambodia agree to halt fighting, Trump says
US President Donald Trump announced that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia will stop fighting "effective this evening." This statement came after he…
Crime 26 arrested after police raid drug-fuelled party in Theldeniya
Theldeniya Police apprehended 26 individuals—22 men and 4 women—during a raid on an illegal “Facebook party .” This event took place at a hotel close to the…
Politics Foreign humanitarian aid to be systematically distributed, Sri Lankan officials confirm
Sri Lankan officials have confirmed that foreign humanitarian aid will be distributed in a systematic manner. Today, on the 12th, Deputy Minister of Defence,…
Politics Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
US President Donald Trump has officially signed an executive order to prevent states from enforcing their own rules on artificial intelligence (AI). During a…
Politics Singapore to contribute US$100,000 to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka
The government of Singapore will donate US$ 100 ,000 (S$129,000) to help the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) with its fundraising for the humanitarian crisis in Sri…
Politics Sri Lanka expresses gratitude to China for support after Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister, Vijitha Herath, met with Yang Wanming, the President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign…
Weather Houses completely destroyed by adverse weather exceeds 5,700 - DMC
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced that over 5,700 homes have been fully destroyed due to the recent severe weather in Sri Lanka. The latest…
Business Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by around Rs. 3,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka went up by about Rs. 3,000 today due to a big rise in global gold prices. As of today, October 12, the world price for gold has grown…
Politics Nine dead as bus crashes into ravine amid heavy fog in India
Nine people lost their lives, and many others were hurt when a bus went out of control and fell into a ravine in the Alluri district of Andhra Pradesh, India ,…
Business ADB approves $200M to improve water, food security in North Central Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a loan of $200 million to assist the Mahaweli Development Program, which is the largest water resources project…
Politics Police vow impartial probe into vehicle collision involving MP Asoka Ranwala
The Sapugaskanda Police Station has launched an investigation into a serious car crash involving Asoka Ranwala, a former Speaker and Member of Parliament from…
Politics Cabinet approves women s recruitment for all positions in Sri Lanka Railways – AG tells court
The Attorney General told the Supreme Court today (12) that the Cabinet of Ministers has given the green light for women to be hired for all roles in Sri Lanka…
Politics Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala arrested
Asoka Ranwala, the former Speaker and current Member of Parliament for the National People's Power (NPP), has been arrested following a car accident last…
Weather Advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory for serious lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara Districts of Sri Lanka. This…
Politics EU commits €1.8M to Sri Lanka s recovery efforts; Diplomatic corps donates Rs. 3.6M
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has thanked the European Union (EU) for pledging €1.8 million to help Sri Lanka recover from the recent severe…
Weather Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Today, parts of Sri Lanka will experience showers or thundershowers, particularly in the Northern and North-Central provinces, as well as in the Puttalam and…
Politics Bangladesh to hold first vote since uprising
Bangladesh is set to conduct parliamentary elections on February 12, officials announced. This will be the first national election since a violent student-led…
Development Over 30 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Dept.
More than 30 significant reservoirs are currently overflowing, according to the Irrigation Department. This morning (12), Eng. L. S. Sooriyabandara, who is the…
Crime Suspect wanted on 88 warrants arrested in Athurugiriya
A suspect with 88 outstanding warrants was arrested by officers from the Athurugiriya Police on the 11th of this month. The arrest occurred in the Gajaba…
Politics Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests
Bulgaria's government stepped down on Thursday after being in power for less than a year. This decision followed weeks of street protests against its economic…
Health Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala hospitalised after vehicle involved in accident
Former Speaker and Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala has been hospitalized after his jeep was involved in a head-on crash with a car . The accident took place…