Risky activities caused most flood-related deaths: DMC

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said most deaths caused by adverse weather conditions occurred due to risky activities like bathing, attempting to cross submerged roads and unsafe boating practices. DMC Director

Man in viral child assault video attacked in Anuradhapura Prison

The person who was seen assaulting a small boy in a viral video has been attacked by inmates of the Anuradhapura prison following his arrest and remand. The polic

Nearly 100 train services hampered due to strike

Despite the Railways Department’s announcement of a service restoration by last afternoon, nearly 100 train services were disrupted yesterday (07) leaving commuters in disarray. The strike, initiated at Thursday midnight by the Sri Lanka Railways Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union, is a response to g

20-year legal battle ends in favour of senior Customs officers

A 20-year legal battle initiated by four senior customs officers in 2004, challenging the decision of the then Director General of Customs (DGC) t

Dengue may reach epidemic level, warns health expert

While emphasizing the critical importance of effectively managing the spread of dengue, the Director of the Nation

Sri Lanka lobbies UN for territorial sea expansion

Sri Lanka is successfully lobbying for the increase of the size of its Exclusive Economic Zone or the country’s territorial sea in cooperation with the Maldives avoiding any conflict between the two sides on overlapping claims, the Dail

Thousands stranded due to strike

Fort Railway Station platforms overflowed with scores of commuters waiting to catch a train back home from work last evening owing to a countrywide railway strike.

Chief Sanghanayake expelled by Malwatte Chapter

The Chief Sanghanayake of Badulla, Binthenna and the Eastern Province Ven, Badulugammana Sumanasara Thera has been removed from the post with immediate effect by the Malwatta Chapter. Chief Lekakadhikari of the Malwatta Ch

Woman arrested with cigarettes valued Rs.3.58Mn at BIA

A consignment of foreign cigarettes smuggled into the country was seized, and a woman was arrested by the Police Anti-Narcotics Bureau officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport last morning. Investigations revealed t

Premadasa never agreed for a debate on ITN: SJB

The public debate which was to be held between National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa became a non-event last night as Premadasa did not turn up for it.

Ravindra Randeniya celebrates 50 years in cinema

Renowned artiste Ravindra Randeniya, celebrating his 79th birthday and 50 years in cinema, was honoured at a ceremony held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on Wednesday evening, with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and a large number of artistes in attendance.

Equipment donated to De Soyza Maternity Hospital

A first fully automatic electric maternity bed worth about Rs 4.5 million and other equipment were donated by the California Hospital Services Support and Hospital Services Council to De Soyza Maternity Hospital. Director Hospital Services Council Venerable Rajawelle Subuthi Thera participated in the event. Director of Soyza Hospital Dr. Pradeep Wijesinghe and the staff Chaminda Kariyawasam and Nilupama Kariyawasam were also present.

Video game leads to stabbing of an eight year old

A 13 year old boy had taken poison after having stabbed an eight year old boy for not allowing him to play a video game on his mobile phone.

Teen dies after assault by student in tuition class

A 17-year-old student was arrested for fatally assaulting a 15-year-old student in Sippikulama, Hambantota.

Govt. to allocate foreign jobs to retired military, war hero families

The Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment has expressed willingness to allocate a portion of foreign job opportunities to retired military personnel and war hero families, the Ministry of Defence said.

Prabha’s brother slams section of Tamil diaspora for cheating Tamils

Velupillai Manoharan, the elder brother of LTTE founder leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, has come forward to denounce a scam targeting the Tamil diaspora and revealed that a group within the diaspora has been deceiving unsuspecting individuals by falsely claiming that Prabhakaran and some family members are still alive.

State Minister says 15,000 families in earth slip prone areas advised to abandon homes

Some 15,025 families were residing in earth slip vulnerable areas and the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) had warned them to evacuate from such areas, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon said yesterday.

HIV/AIDS on the rise 200+ cases, 13 deaths in first quarter

Sri Lanka faces a worrying upswing in HIV/AIDS cases, with over 200 new infections and 13 deaths reported in the first quarter alone in 2024.

Suspect harassing child arrested

The main suspect known as “ Kukul Chaminda” who was wanted in connection with the alleged abuse of a four year old child of Kalyanapura in Sampathnuwara in Welioya police area and two women who aided and abetted it were arrested in the early hours of last morning during a raid on their hideout at Arasimalai in Pulmudai.

President raises concerns with NATA over ‘Happy Hour’

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has raised concerns with the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) yesterday about the latter’s moves to enforce law against scrapping hotels’ ‘Happy Hour’, which in turn could result in the country’s growing tourism industry, the Daily Mirror learns.

Same-sex couple resists husbands’ efforts to take them home

Pandemonium broke out at the Kandy Police Station when the husbands of two women who were in a same-sex relationship attempted to take them home from the hotel where the two were staying at in Kandy.

Police hunt for man seen assaulting child in viral video

A man wanted for child abuse is on the run after a video of the incident sparked outrage online, Sampathnuwara Police said Tuesday.

Avoid walking or swimming in floodwaters - Health experts

In the aftermath of severe flooding across Sri Lanka, health authorities urge people to avoid walking or swimming in floodwaters, as they may contain hazardous bacteria and debris causing complications.

Hope in every package...

As floodwaters engulf the streets in Gampaha, a dedicated man wades through the dirty water, ensuring essential supplies reach his house. Balancing a box and a bag of provisions on his head, he exemplifies the resilience and caring towards his loved ones.

Indian Election : PM Modi’s BJP wins, but with a majority narrower than expected

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed victory in India’s Lok Sabha’s election for the third consecutive time but with a margin narrower than expected , according to the Indian media .

Do not share examination results papers on social media: Prof. Amaratunge

University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, has urged students and parents not to share their 2023 (2024) GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination results on social media.

Youth killed , others suffer electric shocks during boat ride in flooded area

Tragedy struck in Bulathsinghala when a boat carrying 20 individuals, who were exploring the flooded area in Bulathsinhala on Monday evening, came into contact with a high tension line.

Workers celebrate court refusal on Interim Injunction, but Court agrees to take up Petition

Estate workers marked a victory yesterday after the Court of Appeal rejected a petition by plantation companies seeking a temporary suspension of the government’s minimum wage increase.

SC questions lack of clarity in share allocation

Supreme Courts which had determined that Electricity Reforms Bill is inconsistent with the constitution, had questioned the lack of clarity in allocating shares to the companies that would be set up after unbundling the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Five illegal immigrants arrrested enroute in Talaimannar

A group of suspected illegal immigrants and two Sri Lankans who provided them accommodation were arrested by the Navy during a raid in Urumalai in Talaimannar yesterday, an official said.