Night mail train derails after colliding with elephant
The Night Mail train en route from Colombo to Trincomalee derailed early this morning (17) near the 151st milepost in Kithuluthuwa after striking a wild elephant. The elephant died at the scene. Reports indicate the train left the tracks after…
Lawyer murder : Two brothers arrested, more details revealed
Police have arrested two brothers accused of transporting the firearm and assisting gunmen in the killing of an attorney and his wife in Akuregoda, Talangama. The suspects, aged 20 and 24, are residents of Nawagamuwa and were taken into custody…
Sri Lanka named most affordable place to retire in 2026
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Sri Lanka as the most affordable destination to retire in 2026. The article, cited a December report by International Living listing cheapest places to retire in 2026. The publication said the rankings are based…
Sri Lanka Boxing: A Right Royal Path to Modernization
Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Anuruddha Shanaka Bandara, Hon. President of Sri Lanka Boxing (BASL), the sport has moved beyond the status quo of the last two decades. While critics cling to the traditional ways of the past, the…
No formal ruling needed on Protection of Occupants, Rent Repeal bills : SC
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (17) that the Supreme Court has determined there is no need to issue a formal ruling on the “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent Repeal” bills, which were challenged under Article 121(1) of the Constitution….
UK Deputy Prime Minister Lammy arrives in Sri Lanka
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a brief official visit. During the visit, he is expected to meet with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and…
Tourist killed in wild elephant attack
A 64-year-old Hungarian national has been killed in a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area of Sigiriya. The man was attacked while walking with his wife in the area. The tourist had been admitted to the Sigiriya Hospital following…
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be debated today
The Second Reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill will be taken up for debate today. Last week, Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament that the Supreme Court found the bill consistent with the Constitution and ruled that it can…
2025 GCE O/L Exam begins today
The 2025 General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O/L) examination began today at 3,545 examination centers across the island. Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Liyanage instructed candidates to report to their respective examination centers at least one hour before…
Weather: Low-Pressure area in South Bay of Bengal brings more showers
A low-pressure area has formed over the central parts of the southern Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, influencing weather conditions across the island, the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in sea areas…