New government‑run Child Daycare Centre opens in Battaramulla
A new government‑run Child Daycare Centre has been opened in Battaramulla, using equipment and supplies donated by the All‑China Women’s Federation to the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus. The centre, located within the premises of the “Govijana Mandiraya” of the Ministry of…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams, groups, format and full match schedule
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup — the biggest ever — will see 48 nations compete for the prize in a 39-day tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Sixteen venues across the three nations will host…
Air Force athletes promoted after medal wins at Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) athletes who won medals at the 6th Asian Beach Games in China were honoured with promotions and cash awards on Wednesday (06). According to the SLAF, the athletes were honoured at a ceremony held at…
Rathugala indigenous leader passes away
The leader of the Rathugala indigenous village in the Madulla Division, Danigala Maha Bandalage Sudha Wannila Aththo, has passed away. Police confirmed that the community leader died while receiving residential treatment at the Welisara Chest Hospital. Danigala Maha Bandalage Sudha…
Six foreign nationals arrested in Gandara over visa violations and financial fraud
Six foreign nationals were arrested in Gandara on Wednesday (06) during a raid carried out by officers of the Matara Division Crimes Investigation Unit at a hotel in the Talalla area. According to the Police, the suspects, five men and…
Private institution director arrested over Rs. 35.8 mn foreign visa fraud
The director of a private institution has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division for allegedly defrauding Rs. 35.8 million from individuals by promising to provide visas for overseas travel. Police said the suspect, a 41‑year‑old resident of Panadura, was…
74 Vietnamese nationals arrested in Colombo over financial fraud
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 74 foreign nationals suspected of violating visa regulations and engaging in financial fraud during a raid in Colpetty on Wednesday (06). According to the Police, the operation, carried out by officers of the Sri Lanka…
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. The Ohio-born Atlanta businessman,…
Special traffic plan in Colombo for Vietnam President’s visit
The Sri Lanka Police have announced that a special traffic plan will be enforced in and around Colombo during the official visit of the President of Vietnam, To Lam. President To Lam, who is currently on a state visit to…
Two remanded over bogus bail attempt for ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO
Two individuals who attempted to place bail for former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, remanded in connection with the Airbus bribery scandal, were arrested on Tuesday (05), it was reported. It is reported that according to the Police,…