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Rasika Peiris assumes duties as new Commissioner General of Elections

Editorial Staff Nov 14, 2025

Rasika Peiris officially assumed duties today (14) as the new Commissioner General of Elections.

Hotel worker arrested for stealing foreign currency from Dutch tourist

Editorial Staff Nov 14, 2025

hotel employee has been arrested by Colombo Fort Police after a Dutch female tourist reported that foreign currency had been stolen from her wallet.

Motorcyclist Killed in Warakapola Hit-and-Run Accident

Editorial Staff Nov 14, 2025

A motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run incident that occurred early this morning (14). The accident took place within the Warakapola Police Division, specifically near the 36 Kanda Kovil on the Colombo–Kandy main road.

Massive Narcotics Haul Recovered Off Southern Coast; Over 800kg Seized

Editorial Staff Oct 15, 2025

A significant narcotics haul, totaling over 800kg of drugs, was recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy after being found floating on the seas off the southern coast. The recovered parcels were brought to the Tangalle fisheries harbour last evening, and the exact contents of the 51 packages were revealed by the Navy today.

Weather Forecast: Enhanced Showers and Heavy Rainfall Likely

Editorial Staff Oct 15, 2025

The Meteorology Department has issued a forecast indicating that showery weather over the island is expected to be enhanced for the next few days starting from today (15).

Resolution for removal of Deshabandu from IGP post passed in Parliament

Editorial Staff Aug 5, 2025

A total of 177 members voted in favour of the motion while there were no votes against it. A single Member of Parliament had abstained from voting.

Train drivers to launch 48-hour token strike

Editorial Staff Jul 28, 2025

Union President K.A.U. Kondasinghe said the token strike will be launched over various issues, including faulty signal systems.

President Departs on State Visit to the Maldives

Editorial Staff Jul 28, 2025

At the invitation of the President of the Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed the country this morning (28) for an state visit to the Maldives.

High Commissioner extends Multi-sectoral Assistance to IOT Students and Estate Workers in Central Province

Editorial Staff May 16, 2025

During his visit to the Central Province, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka H.E Santosh Jha extended multi-sectoral assistance to members of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community at two different events held on 15 May 2025.

Several deaths reported due to Helicopter crash

Editorial Staff May 9, 2025

The helicopter, which had taken off from the Hingurakgoda Air Force Base, was en route to a training session at the Maduru Oya Commando Army Base when it crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir.

Keheliya arrested by Bribery Commission

Editorial Staff May 7, 2025

He had been taken into custody after appearing before the commission to record a statement today (7).

Lightning advisory issued to 17 districts

Editorial Staff May 7, 2025

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Polonnaruwa district.

2024 G.C.E. A/L Exam Results Released Online

Editorial Staff Apr 26, 2025

The A/L examination was conducted from 25 November to 31 December 2024, spanning across 2,312 examination centers islandwide.

Shooting incident reported in Katunayake

Editorial Staff Apr 26, 2025

A shooting incident has been reported in the Heenatiyana area of Katunayake, police said.

Sri Lanka and US agree to expedite bilateral trade agreement

Editorial Staff Apr 25, 2025

A Sri Lankan delegation met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the 22nd of April, 2025 at the US Trade Representative Office in Washington D.C.