Suspect remanded over Rs. 180 million gold fraud case
A suspect has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department over a large-scale fraud in which a businessman was allegedly cheated of more than Rs 180 million after being promised five kilograms of gold. The arrest was made following investigations,…
Convict in Amarakeerthi Athukorala case dies after fall from prison building
A prisoner convicted in the murder case of former Member of Parliment (MP) Amarakeerthi Athukorala has died after falling from a building inside Welikada Prison, prison sources said. Authorities said the inmate sustained critical injuries after the fall and was…
Weather advisory : Above 100 mm of rain expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, and Northern provinces and the Galle, Trincomalee, and Batticaloa districts. Per the advisory, effective until 05.00 pm tomorrow (12), red alerts have…
Low‑Pressure System : Showery conditions to persist across Sri Lanka
The low-level atmospheric disturbance, in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, has developed into a low-pressure area and is located to the northeast of Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology. Per the latest weather analysis issued at 03.00 pm…
Fire breaks out in Dam Street building
A fire broke out in a building on Dam Street, Colombo, this afternoon. The Fire Services Department said that 10 fire trucks have already been dispatched to the site to bring the blaze under control. Authorities noted that the extent…
Sri Lanka squad for New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ Tour announced
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the squad to take part in the One-Day series against the touring New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ team. According to an SLC statement, the 15-member squad will be captained by Sathya Sandeepani. The One-Day matches…
Sri Lanka, India discuss USD 450 million reconstruction package
Sri Lanka and India have held discussions on a USD 450 million post‑conflict reconstruction package, the Ministry of Finance said. The announcement follows a meeting held yesterday (May 10) between Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando and Indian High…
Sri Lanka cleared to export Blue Swimming Crab to the U.S.
Sri Lanka has met the stringent conditions imposed under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), removing barriers to the export of Blue Swimming Crab to the American market, the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources and Ocean Resources announced. The…
Media Minister to attend Asian Media Summit in the Maldives
Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa will depart for the Maldives tomorrow (12) to participate in the 21st Asian Media Summit, which began today on Lankanfinolhu Island, North of Male. The summit, running until May 14, brings together policymakers, media…
Police crack down on illegal vehicle modifications
The Sri Lanka Police have intensified efforts to enforce traffic regulations and road safety, warning that illegally modified vehicles without valid fitness certificates pose a serious risk to passengers and other road users. Issuing a statement, the Police said recent…