General News

A 40-year-old woman was killed with a sharp object in Radaliyadda, Bibile, on the 28th of yesterday, according to police reports. …

Singapore is increasing health checks at Changi Airport in response to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India. Authorities a…

The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Health, Mass Media, and Women’s Empowerment reviewed the National Authority on Tobacco…

Sri Lanka saw a rise in apparel exports in December 2025, mainly due to higher demand from the United States, United Kingdom, and …

Indian officials announced that they have managed to control a Nipah virus outbreak after identifying two cases in West Bengal, a …

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, stated that Cyclone Ditwah, which caused significa…

The Ministry of Finance has announced that the January allowance for beneficiaries of the Aswesuma program has been credited to th…

Police have found that the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda on September 27 was likely …

Gold prices climbed over $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday, reaching a new all-time high. This increase is part of a significant rise i…

Ten individuals, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and several other monks, have appeared in court related to the incide…

Storm Chandra has brought heavy rain and strong winds to many areas in the UK. This is the third named storm of the year, leading …

In 2026, Sri Lanka has welcomed 223,645 tourists, according to the latest figures from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority…

Four people, including three women, lost their lives in four different road accidents yesterday, according to police reports. Thes…

A 24-year-old woman lost her life after she was reportedly attacked by her extramarital partner during a disagreement. This incide…

Almost 800 people were arrested on October 27 as part of the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign in Sri Lanka, which a…

The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has examined issues related to coal imported in…

Myanmar's Ministry of Health has increased its monitoring of the Nipah virus and provided health guidance for travelers, even thou…

A shooting has taken place in Ambalangoda, according to police reports. One person was hurt in the incident, which happened close …

A 28-year-old man has lost his life after being shot at a private party in Tsunamiwatta, Ambalangoda, according to police reports.…

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed today that Keselwatte Dinusha, an organized criminal, is being held under detention …

Police are closely monitoring the rise of drug abuse among schoolchildren, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. W…

Last evening (26), a vehicle inspection was held in Ginigathhena town, led by the Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Traffic Inspec…

A significant heatwave is affecting southeastern Australia, leading to bushfires, the evacuation of hundreds of residents from rur…

Energy experts are calling for the activation of the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Plant to make up for the electricity shortfa…

An outbreak of the dangerous Nipah virus in West Bengal, India, has raised alarms in various parts of Asia, leading to stricter ai…