Crime Man nabbed for stealing mobile phone of Russian woman in Unawatuna
A man has been caught for taking a mobile phone valued at almost Rs. 300,000 from a Russian woman in Unawatuna . The Unawatuna Tourist Police made the arrest…
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Politics Private operators demand bus fare hike amidst rising operational costs
Bus fares in Sri Lanka are likely to rise in the upcoming months, according to Gemunu Wijeratne, President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association…
Politics Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID on Tuesday; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the spouse of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been ordered to report to the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID)…
Business India allocates INR 4 billion in grants and loans to Sri Lanka in 2026 Budget
India 's government has announced it will provide 4 billion Indian Rupees in grants and loans to Sri Lanka as part of its 2026/27 Budget. In her budget speech…
Health Body of newborn found floating in Nuwara Eliya Gregory Lake
The body of a newborn baby was discovered floating in Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya today (01), as reported by the Nuwara Eliya Police. The finding followed…
Business India budget tactical , not breakthrough , Moody s Ratings says
Moody’s Ratings described India ’s federal budget as “tactical” but not a “breakthrough” in their response to the government’s plan for the upcoming financial…
General Five injured in road accident in Anuradhapura
Five people were injured in a road accident at the Galkulama police road barrier in Anuradhapura this morning, according to police reports. The Thirappane…
Crime Duo arrested with over 5kg of heroin in Bentota
Two people have been apprehended in Bentota for having more than 5 kilograms of heroin. The arrest took place during a special operation conducted by the…
Politics India raises infrastructure spending to record 12.2 trillion rupees for 2026-27
India 's central government plans to allocate a historic 12.2 trillion rupees (equivalent to $133.08 billion) for infrastructure in the financial year starting…
Politics Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan
On Saturday, Pakistan's military reported that at least 92 militants were killed during clashes with security forces in several cities in Balochistan, a…
Crime 14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala
Mawathagama Police have taken 14 people into custody for their involvement in the theft of a valuable Buddha statue from a temple in Kahapathwala. The police…
Crime Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Dehiwala and Kohuwala shootings
Two individuals have been taken into custody by the Western Province South Crime Division for their involvement in two shootings in Dehiwala and Kohuwala. The…
Business PM Modi meets Arab leaders, says India backs Palestinians, Gaza peace plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with foreign ministers from Arab countries on Saturday in New Delhi during the second India -Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.…
Politics Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
Two explosions occurred in Iran, with the government denying that a military leader was attacked, as regional tensions rise. The first explosion took place at…
Crime Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria
In northeastern Nigeria, armed extremists killed many people in two separate attacks earlier this week, according to security officials on Saturday. Gunmen…
General 3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast
A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale was detected in the waters near Mullaitivu, according to the Geological Survey and Mines…
Weather Coastal line train delays expected today and tomorrow – Railway Dept
Sri Lanka Railways has informed the public that trains on the Coastal Line, running between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte stations, could be delayed by around 15…
Politics Opposition Leader Sajith meets school dev. officers on hunger strike
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited the location of a hunger strike today (31) held by the School Development Officers’ Association. They are asking to…
Politics Epstein files records released by US DoJ claims Bill Gates had extramarital affairs
The U.S. Department of Justice released emails on Friday in which Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, alleged that Bill Gates, the co-founder of…
Weather Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia's West Java province has increased to 49, according to Basarnas, the main rescue agency, which reported the update…
General Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
Eight senior police officers have been reassigned immediately, pending approval from the National Police Commission (NPC). This group includes two Deputy…
Politics Sri Lankans in Israel urged to remain vigilant amid rising tensions – Embassy
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has urged citizens living in the country to stay alert due to increasing security concerns in the Middle East. Nimal Bandara,…
Politics Dy Minister outlines govt measures to rebuild industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has announced that the government is implementing steps to help rebuild…
Politics US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The federal government of the United States has partially closed down, even after a last-minute funding agreement was passed by the US Senate. This funding gap…