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In an attack by militants in Pakistan’s Bajaur region, eleven security personnel and one child lost their lives, according to th…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' weather advisory due to expected heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. This advisory co…

A Police Sergeant and a Constable have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. They faced court after being accused…

Students from the University of Colombo held a protest march today, on the 17th, which led to significant traffic jams near the un…

A fire in an apartment building in Catalonia, Spain, has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, with four others sustaining m…

Two brothers have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting deaths of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. They are s…

The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has allowed the police to hold and question two brothers who were arrested in relation to the do…

A 59-year-old man was killed with a mammoty in the Alliyawatta area of Kopay. Police have identified the victim as a resident of C…

Three individuals, including the shooter, died in a shooting at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island on Monday, according to offici…

The Supreme Court has ruled that it is not necessary to make a formal decision on the “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent Re…

MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, who chairs the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), warmly welcomed IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgi…

The No. 943 Night Mail train, which was on its way from Colombo to Trincomalee, derailed early this morning (17) close to the 151s…

Police have arrested a suspect in the Kotuwila area of Wellampitiya for having 50 grams and 960 milligrams of Crystal Methamphetam…

The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination begins today, February 17. The Department of Examinations has announced that 451,…

In the first half of February, Sri Lanka welcomed 159,339 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTD…

The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, has urged Buddhist clergy to remain calm in response…

The Department of Meteorology has reported a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka. Thi…

Severe rain and strong winds caused major disruptions to flights, trains, and ferries in New Zealand's North Island on Monday, lea…

The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has reported that there are 817 people on death row in Sri Lanka's prisons. As of…

Authorities in Kottawa have detained two brothers for their suspected involvement in the murders of a lawyer and his wife in Akure…

The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, urged members of the Buddhist clergy to remain calm …

The Sri Lankan Navy has detained 25 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters in the Palk Strait early this morn…

Train services on the Colombo–Puttalam railway line have restarted this morning, December 16, after being halted due to damage f…

India dominated Pakistan in their much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash held in Colombo, winning by 61 runs and securing their spot…

The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is set to start tomorrow, February 17. The Department of Examinations reports tha…