Man killed in shooting in Galle
An individual has been reported dead following a shooting in the Dangedera area in Galle this morning. According to the Police, the victim, who had sustained serious injuries, had died after being rushed to the Karapitiya Hospital. Details of the…
Low-pressure area : Above 100 mm of rain expected in several areas today
The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist in the sea area in the vicinity of the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. The current rainy conditions in Sri Lanka are expected to continue for the…
198 foreigners arrested in raids over cyber crime activities
A total of 198 foreign nationals, including 173 Indians and 25 Nepalese, have been arrested in separate raids conducted in the Galle, Hikkaduwa and Midigama areas over alleged involvement in cyber crime activities, Police said. The suspects were taken into…
CA rules students have right to access own answer scripts, marks
The Court of Appeal has ruled that examinees are entitled to access their own answer scripts and marks under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, dismissing an application filed by the The Open University of Sri Lanka seeking to block…
Resigned Minister Jayakody seeks Rs. 500 mn damages from SJB MP
Former Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has sent a Letter of Demand seeking Rs. 500 million in damages from Prasad Siriwardena over allegedly defamatory remarks made during a public meeting. According to the letter sent through Attorney Sampath Yalewatta,…
Early landslide warnings issued for several areas amid heavy rain
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across the country as heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of the island. A Level 2 warning was issued for the Passara Divisional Secretariat Division in…
President Reviews Progress of “Prajashakthi” National Movement
13,977 Community Development Councils established Development projects worth LKR 23,000 million approved island-wide Of the LKR 25,000 million allocated under the 2026 Budget for the “Prajashakthi” National Poverty Alleviation Programme, development projects valued at Rs. 23,000 million have already been…
Hilton Yala Featured by Condé Nast Traveller Among the ‘Best Spa Hotels in Sri Lanka’
Hilton Yala Resort has been recognised by Condé Nast Traveller India as one of “The Best Spa Hotels in Sri Lanka for a Wellness Break,” further cementing its position as a leading destination for immersive luxury and holistic wellbeing experiences….
Organised crime suspect extradited from Azerbaijan, police release more details
An organised crime figure allegedly linked to major narcotics traffickers and multiple shootings was brought back to Sri Lanka on May 10, following a joint operation involving Sri Lankan and Azerbaijani intelligence authorities, police said. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)…
GMOA denies strike linked to Trincomalee infant death
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says industrial action carried out by the union had no connection to the death of an infant during a delivery at Trincomalee District General Hospital. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday (11),…