Rice belt to experience more showers

More areas including the rice belt comprising North Western and North Central Provinces and hydro catchment areas have begun to experience more showers with the low level atmospheric disturbance has increased its effect on Sri Lanka.

War in Gaza Netanyahu vows to turn Gaza into ‘ruins’

The new escalation between Palestine and Israel began early on Saturday, when the militant group Hamas launched a major attack from Gaza. It attacked multiple locations in southern Israel, overrunning military installations and breaching the border at a number of points

Estate workers’ salary issue raised in Geneva

The party’s youth wing leader, Letchumanar Sanjay, addressed the UNHRC while attending the 40th General Debate Session

Court rejects bail for Sri Ranga

A bail application filed on behalf of former Parliamentarian J. Sri Ranga, who is currently held in remand custody for allegedly influencing the witnesses of a fatal traffic accident in Vavuniya in 2011 has been reje

Suspect arrested in connection with murder of two maids in Matara

Police have also taken custody of the stolen property found in the possession of the suspect

Health officials warn of spike in Dengue cases with torrential rains

With the showery condition intensifying, health officials have warned of a surge in Dengue cases. The Epidemiology unit said local authorities and health organizations continue to work tirelessly to combat the spread of Dengue. “Public awarene

Lankan man in Tamil Nadu takes his life after hearing of father’s death

An inmate in a rehabilitation centre for Sri Lankans in Tamil Nadu had self-immolated after hearing the death of his father who was in Jaffna. The 47 year old man who has been identified as Sathyaseelan Kamalraj has been living in the Thekkattur rehabilitation centre for Sri Lankans in Tamil Nadu for the past several years.

Brain drain due to heavy taxation could be prevented If Govt. stop massive Excise frauds: Dr. Harsha de Silva

Local professionals leaving Sri Lanka for greener pastures owing to the country’s present heavy taxing policies could be prevented if the government takes measures to seize massive Excise frauds and save tax revenue for the state coffers, was the opinion of Dr. Harsha de Silva.

Overseas-based gangster masterminds Elpitiya shooting plot, Two arrested

A soldier and a former soldier were arrested on Saturday night while waiting to carry out a shooting in Elpitiya along with a pistol and 10 rounds of 10mm ammunition in their possession.

AG to consider bail for accused in remand for over 4 years

The Supreme Court asked the Attorney General to consider consenting bail for two accused imprisoned in remand for over 4 years in a High Court Trial at bar case. The matter came up before the Supreme Court against the order of the Court of Appeal refusing to grant bail to the two accused aged 80, Rasheed Ibrahim who is in remand for 4 years and 6 months and presently ailing from multiple

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tragedy!

Most trees are damaged by pipelines, electricity and telephone cables which are laid underground

No chop for Colombo trees due to corruption: councillor

Only trees with high commercial value are given priority when it comes to maintenance of trees

700–800 women die of breast cancer annually in Sri Lanka

Around 700–800 fatalities are reported annually due to breast cancer in Sri Lanka, a medical expert said. Consultant Community Physician of the National Cancer Control Programme Dr. Suraj Perera told the media that there were 5,189 patients i

Hambantota Engineer and Driver arrested in Rs. 300,000 gratification scandal

Hambantota District Engineer in Charge of excavations of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau and his driver were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption on Thursday night on suspicion of accepting a grati

Flood of requests for electricity bill payment a JVP gimmick: Sanath Nishantha

Received over 1,500 electricity bills around the country to pay

IORA summit: Indian External Affairs Minister expected here next week

All Foreign Ministers of IORA states will attend

SC delivers landmark judgement: political crossovers now at risk

SLMC decided to expel Minister Naseer Ahamad following his decision to vote in favour of the budget at the Third Reading on December 10, 2021

Enviornment Minister loses seat

The previous occasion the judiciary gave a judgement in favour of an expulsion was in 1991

No interference in investigation into Police Cop’s death in Colombo: DIG

There will be no interference or involvement of top police officers in the investigations into the death of a police constable who was run over by a SUV at Independence Square roundabout in Colombo, Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon said.

SC orders state to pay Rs.1 M compensation to Ex-CID officer

The CID Sub-Inspector Sugath Mendis who had been arrested and interdicted along with former CID Director Shani Abeysekera, was yesterday awarded a one million rupees compensation by the Supreme Court. Sub-Inspect

Madduma Bandara called me a ‘bitch’

He should be brought before the privilege committee and should be severely dealt with

IGP tussle among higher ups costs SL a soaring crime rate

In the wake of growing fear over the escalating crime rate in the country, civil organizations and the opposition have expressed growing concerns over the President’s failure to nominate a suitable replacement for the role of Inspector General of Police (IGP) even after several months.

Elderly man pinned under a boulder that rolled down a hill

A 78 year old man died yesterday after being pinned under a boulder that rolled down a hill and fell on his house in Galle.

Luxury vehicle runs over traffic cop

An SUV vehicle ran over a police traffic officer who was on duty at the Independence Avenue roundabout last evening, police said.

Elephant Sita transferred to Kandy

Steps have been taken to transfer the elephant Sita who received gunshot injuries, for further treatment to Kandy. Senior Prof. Asoka Dangolla of the Veterinary Faculty of Peradeniya University, providing treatment to the injured elephant said, several pieces of pellets in her body were removed through surgery. Prof. Dangolla said the elephant w

Pardon granted to Gnanasara Thera SC allows FR petitions challenging Maithripala’s decision

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (4) granted leave to proceed with two Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant pardon to Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera.

Schoolboy struck by fan blade, dead

A group of children including the victim had been singing and dancing on desks and tables in their class room and the fan blade had struck the boy’s head

Easter Sunday attacks Cardinal and Bishops’ Conference hold same view:Church

The Sri Lanka Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith hold the same view on the Easter Sunday attacks and call for a local probe on it with foreign observers. This was revealed by

Fee to be levied to visit Sri Padasthana

Levy of fees from local and foreign tourists visiting Sri Padasthana off season was in pursuance of a gazette notification in 2022