Two youth killed after motorcycle crashes into wall in Athurugiriya
Two youngmen were killed in a motorcycle accident in the Athurugiriya area early Sunday, Police said. The accident occurred along the Athurugiriya–Kottawa road when the motorcycle reportedly lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a wall. Both the…
Tamil Nadu election result 2026 Live
Counting of votes for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election is set to begin at 8 a.m. on May 4 across all 234 constituencies, with early trends expected to emerge soon after, following weeks of intense campaigning and strong voter…
VAT reform Bill lists 11 key measures, including digital tax
Sri Lanka has introduced a Bill to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, proposing wide-ranging changes that will impact businesses, digital services, and tax compliance across the country. According to a tax update issued by KPMG in Sri Lanka,…
Crackdown on Landlords renting to Visa overstayers after Cyber Scam Bust
Sri Lanka Police has warned that strict legal action will be taken against landlords who provide houses, buildings or lodging to foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas or violated immigration laws. Police issued the warning following a series of…
Galle prison shooting: Inmate injured during escape attempt
An inmate was injured after prison officers opened fire on two detainees attempting to escape from the Galle Prison this evening. According to reports, the two inmates had tried to flee the facility when officers intervened and opened fire to…
Mittal family to acquire Rajasthan Royals in $1.65bn deal
Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Narayan Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, according to multiple reports. The deal, valued at approximately $1.65 billion,…
Fresh WhatsApp screenshots reveal how Easter 2019 warnings unfolded
Sri Lanka activist Oshala Herath has shared screenshots of alleged WhatsApp messages from the SIS Director to the Defence Ministry Secretary, warning of a possible Easter attack ahead of April 21, 2019. The messages, said to be between the Director…
Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for severe lightning valid from 12.00 noon to 11.30 p.m. on 03 May 2026, warning of thundershowers with severe lightning expected in parts of the North Central, Central, Sabaragamuwa and…
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies : Schedule announced
Sri Lanka’s Men’s National Team will tour the West Indies during the months of June-July 2026 to engage in a bilateral series. The team during the tour will play 03 ODIs, 03 T20Is, and two test matches. The tour will commence…
Around 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya cyber fraud raid
Police have arrested nearly 120 foreign nationals during a raid at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya over allegations of involvement in cyber fraud and other illegal activities. The suspects include nationals from China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Madagascar, the…