Kurunegala resident wins Sri Lanka’s biggest lottery prize
A resident of Kurunegala was awarded the grand super prize of the National Lotteries Board, exceeding Rs. 470 million, the largest-ever lottery jackpot in Sri Lanka. The cash cheque was handed over at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) premises to…
Uni student arrested for stealing Rs. 05 Mn from a bank account
A student of the University of Ruhuna has been arrested in connection with the unauthorized online access to a bank account and the misappropriation of Rs. 05 million. The university student was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on…
Strong winds : Amber alert issued for several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and North-Central provinces. Issuing an amber alert, the department said the weather advisory is effective until 10.00 am tomorrow (19). As such,…
BConnected to champion disability-inclusive hiring with dedicated employer engagement event
In a bold and necessary step toward transforming Sri Lanka’s recruitment landscape, BConnected, announces a dedicated initiative under the banner “Disability-Inclusive Hiring, Simplified.” Set to take place on Thursday 31st of July 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm at…
Wild elephant struck by train dies in Gallella
A wild elephant was reported dead after being struck by a train travelling from Colombo to Batticaloa early this morning, it is reported. According to area residents, the collision occurred around 5:30 am in the Sudu Nelumkama area of Gallella….
US designates group behind India’s Pahalgam attack
The US Department of State on Thursday designated The Resistance Front (TRF), the group behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, as a terrorist organisation. In a statement issued by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio,…
Sri Lanka to renovate 100 Railway Stations
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake engaged in an observation tour to inspect the existing shortcomings at the Dehiwala Railway Station, following the instructions and approval given by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to renovate 100 railway stations across Sri Lanka. During…
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 July 2025 Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at…
EU warns of scam targeting young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) has issued a warning to the public in Sri Lanka over a scam involving an individual impersonating an EU official and fraudulently offering grants and financial assistance. In an official notice, the EU stated that the…
Two arrested with four illegal firearms in Katana
Two suspects have been arrested with four illegal firearms during a special police raid conducted in the Katana – Demanhandiya area. The raid was carried out based on a tip-off received by the Officer-in-Charge of the Negombo Division Crimes Investigation…