Education Ministry launches 55 hostel projects to benefit 16,000 university students
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has launched 55 new hostel projects across state universities islandwide, aiming to improve residential facilities for approximately 16,000 students. The programme will be implemented in three phases and will include the…
Colombo Touch Rugby Club Makes Mark on International Stage in Chiang Mai
Mixed Team of the Colombo Touch Rugby Club The Colombo Touch Rugby Club has achieved a significant milestone in its young but inspiring journey, successfully completing its second international tour at a tournament hosted by the Lanna Hedgehogs in Chiang…
Police officers commended for returning Rs. 150,000 phone to owner
Two police officers attached to the Bentota Police Station have been commended for returning a mobile phone worth approximately Rs. 150,000 to its rightful owner after finding it on the Bentota Bridge. Police Sergeant Isuru Sameera (60706) and Police Constable…
‘Dubai Sudda’ arrested over alleged overseas jobs scam
Officers of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Special Investigation Division have arrested a suspect known as “Dubai Sudda” in connection with an alleged foreign employment scam involving jobs in Dubai and Moldova. The suspect was arrested in…
ACJU disputes Police statement, Says suspect is not a Moulavi
The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) Irakkamam branch has refuted the Police statement claiming that an individual arrested over the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Irakkamam was a Moulavi, stating it was incorrect. Issuing a statement, the ACJU…
Woman killed, 15 injured in van–elephant collision
A 54‑year‑old woman was killed and 15 others injured when a van travelling from Polonnaruwa to Dehiattakandiya collided with a wild elephant in the Bandanagala area early this morning, the Police said. The deceased was identified as a resident of…
Police to issue certificates for licenced firearms every six months
Sri Lanka Police have announced that licenced holders of firearms issued for personal protection will be required to present their weapons to the police station where the licence was issued every six months to obtain a certificate verifying functionality and…
LPL adopts Impact Player rule as Sachin calls for IPL to scrap it
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) will introduce the Impact Player rule from the 2026 season, bringing one of T20 cricket’s most debated innovations to Sri Lanka’s premier franchise tournament. The rule allows teams to substitute a player during a match,…
More than 20 killed in weekend road accidents, including Police sergeant
Sri Lanka Police reported a spate of fatal road accidents across the country between May 29 and May 31, leaving more than 20 people dead and dozens injured. The incidents involved motorcycles, three‑wheelers, lorries, buses, and private vehicles, with several…
ICC Board meeting : Key decisions announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a series of key decisions following its Board meetings in Ahmedabad, India, including changes to playing conditions, new women’s cricket events, governance measures, and concerns over the growing influence of franchise cricket. Among…