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Aswesuma January Allowances to Be Credited to Beneficiaries’ Accounts Tomorrow

Editorial Staff Jan 27, 2026

The January allowance for beneficiaries eligible under the first and second phases of the Aswesuma welfare programme will be credited to their bank accounts tomorrow (28).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits Sri Lanka on Transit

Editorial Staff Jan 12, 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) for a brief transit stop while returning to China after an official visit to South Africa.

A Policy is formulated to ensure Child Protection in the use of Technology

Editorial Staff Jan 8, 2026

Subsequently, the Prime Minister visited the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya and visited the Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Mahanayaka Thero of the Asgiriya Chapter, where she clarified the error related to the English module.

Seaplane Crash at Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya Injures Two Pilots

Editorial Staff Jan 7, 2026

A seaplane crashed while attempting to land on Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya amid strong winds, according to Sri Lanka Police.

Drunk Driver Kills Police Officer on New Year’s Eve in Ambalantota

Editorial Staff Jan 1, 2026

A drunk driver killed a police officer in Ambalantota on New Year’s Eve after ignoring police orders. Two individuals have been arrested; investigations ongoing.

Showery Weather to Continue Over Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka

Editorial Staff Dec 17, 2025

The Meteorology Department warns that showery conditions are expected to persist over Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka under the influence of the Easterly wave during the next few days.

Turkish Airlines Emergency Landing at Bandaranaike Airport Ends Safely

Editorial Staff Dec 17, 2025

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 made a safe emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night after reporting a landing gear malfunction.

Severe Floods and Landslides Kill 40 in Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches

Editorial Staff Nov 28, 2025

At least 40 people have lost their lives and 21 remain missing after relentless rains triggered floods and landslides across Sri Lanka this week, marking one of the country’s most severe weather disasters in recent years.

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.

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