Man arrested with 4 kg of ICE, heroin, and cash in Nawagamuwa
2025-01-14
A 37-year-old man has been arrested with 4.3 kilos of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in the Nawagamuwa area yesterday. The stockContinue Reading
Two arrested with 35 kilos of Cannabis
2025-01-14
Two individuals were arrested for the possession of 35.56 kilos of cannabis in the Eththukala area in Negombo yesterday. OfficialsContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers for many areas
2025-01-14
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 JANUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 January 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Five acting ministers appointed
2025-01-13
Five Acting Ministers Appointed During President’s State Visit to China With President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s departure from the country forContinue Reading
President leaves for China
2025-01-13
President Anura Kumara Disanayake Departs for Four-Day State Visit to China President Anura Kumara Disanayake departed the country a shortContinue Reading
SPC corrects Mouthwash procurement, denies blacklist claims
2025-01-13
The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) Chairman Dr. Manuj Krishantha Weerasinghe, has issued a statement denying media reports claiming a recentContinue Reading
Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami advisories
2025-01-13
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday. TsunamiContinue Reading
Mano calls on President to reveal middlemen involved in payoffs for China projects
2025-01-13
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader Mano Ganesan has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to name those who have receivedContinue Reading
“Gadafi” found 15 years after prison escape in Sri Lanka
2025-01-13
An individual identified as ‘Gadafi’, who was arrested 15 years after having escaped from a prison bus, has beenContinue Reading
Evening showers expected in several areas today
2025-01-13
Showers are expected in several provinces in the evening today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Per the weather forecastContinue Reading
Duminda Silva back at Prison Hospital
2025-01-13
Former Member of Parliament Duminda Silva, who was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital on Saturday (Jan 11), has beenContinue Reading
Kandy abducted schoolgirl found in Ampara : Suspect arrested
2025-01-13
The 19-year-old schoolgirl who was recently abducted in the Davulagala area in Gampola has been found and taken into PoliceContinue Reading
President’s China visit : More details
2025-01-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will leave tonight for a four-day official visit to China. President Dissanayake, invited by Chinese PresidentContinue Reading
Three Parliament staff suspended over sexual harassment allegations
2025-01-13
Three Parliament staff members have been suspended from service over allegations of sexual harassment. According to NewsFirst, the suspended ParliamentContinue Reading
Special Prison visitation programme for Thai Pongal
2025-01-13
The Department of Prisons has made special arrangements for visitations for Hindu prisoners in view of the Thai Pongal Festival,Continue Reading
Russian rescued from drowning in Matara
2025-01-13
A 37-year-old foreign tourist has been rescued from drowning in the seas off Polhena in Matara last afternoon. The touristContinue Reading
Shootings continue : Gunmen target dry fish businessman in the South
2025-01-13
A dry fish businessman has been targeted in a shooting reported in the Thalpava area in Devinuwara yesterday. CCTV footageContinue Reading
Schoolgirl abduction : Brave Young man speaks of rescue attempt
2025-01-13
A youth who had attempted to rescue a 19-year-old girl who was abducted in the Davulagala area in Gampola recently,Continue Reading