Wimal Weerawansa records statement at Tangalle Police
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has appeared before the Tangalle Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit today. The National Freedom Front (NFF) leader has arrived following a formal summons issued by the Police. It is reported that he is currently recording a statement…
323 Containers : Gammanpila appears before Bribery Commission
Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya and former Member of Parliament, Udaya Gammanpila, has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. It is reported that his appearance this morning (09) was in connection with ongoing investigations…
Two children killed in separate tragic accidents on Wednesday
Two children have been reported dead in tragic accidents in the Mirihana and Hettipola areas on Wednesday (08). The Police state a 05-year-old boy has died after drowning in the swimming pool of a hotel in Nugegoda last evening. According…
Navy arrests 47 Indian fishermen in the North
The Sri Lankan Navy has taken into custody 47 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in fishing activities in Sri Lankan territorial waters in violation of maritime laws. According to the Navy, the arrests were carried out by the Northern and…
2024 O/Level Exam re-scrutinized results released
The Department of Examinations has announced the release of the re-scrutinized results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination. These results can be accessed by entering either the examination index number or the national identity card number on the official…
Trump says Israel and Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan
United States President Donald Trump says Hamas and Israel have agreed on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire in the war on Gaza and an exchange of captives. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and…
Weather today: Thundershowers after 1 pm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Western province and…
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4bn. The 40-year-old striker’s financial ascent comes after he signed a…
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Points Table
Australia bowlers scripted a clinical display to help secure a massive 107-run ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win over Pakistan. Defending 231, the reigning champions restricted Pakistan to 114 runs, with the bowlers being on their mark from the…
Monk launches hunger strike in Tangalle urging restoration of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security
Theripahala Siridhamma Thero of Rathupaswala has commenced a hunger strike in Tangalle this afternoon (08), protesting the government’s decision to withdraw the security detail of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The monk began his protest at around 1.00 p.m. in front…