CMC abolishes cremation, burial fees for Colombo residents
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has announced a major relief measure for residents, deciding to abolish all cremation and burial fees within its municipal limits. Colombo Mayor Vraîe Cally Balthazaar told Newswire that a decision was taken to completely abolish…
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill cleared by SOC
The draft bill to abolish Members of Parliament’s pensions has received approval from the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection. Addressing the media, Committee Chairman MP Najith Indika stated that the bill was unanimously approved by that…
Navy earns $598,250 in 04 months from OBST operations
The Sri Lanka Navy has generated USD 598,250 in foreign exchange revenue within just four months by independently facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations. According to a Navy statement, this total revenue has been credited to the Government Consolidated Fund…
Police seize drugs, weapon and fake number plates in Mt. Lavinia raid
Police investigations have uncovered significant evidence following information revealed by a suspect in custody, leading to the seizure of narcotics, weapons, and other illicit items. According to the Police, a female suspect from Ratmalana, who was already in custody over…
Rs. 20 million in assets linked to drug trafficking frozen in Avissawella
The Police Illegal Assets and Intellectual Property Investigation Unit has frozen property worth over Rs. 20 million, allegedly acquired through drug trafficking, belonging to a resident of Avissawella. Investigations revealed that the suspect had purchased a two‑storey house and a…
Laksala opens 14th showroom in Negombo
The 14th showroom of the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board (Laksala) was inaugurated in the tourist hub of Negombo on Wednesday (11 Feb), by Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi. In a statement, Minister Handunneththi said that the latest…
Weather today: Rain for several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 February 2026 Showers will occur at times in Central, Uva, Eastern and North-central provinces and in Hambantota district. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places…
Thermal cameras installed on several trains to address elephant collisions
Thermal camera systems have been installed on selected trains as part of measures taken to reduce collisions between elephants and trains According to Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Dr. Ravindra Kariyawasam, The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of…
3 SL cricketers picked in PSL auction; Kusal Mendis highest at LKR 47 million
Three Sri Lankan cricketers were picked at the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction, securing lucrative deals with their respective franchises. Kusal Mendis was signed by Peshawar Zalmi for PKR 4.2 crore (approximately LKR 47 million), making him the highest-paid…
Two-month-old shovel assault video circulates; 7 arrested
Police have arrested seven suspects over an assault that was circulated on social media showing a man being attacked with a shovel, authorities said Wednesday. The Police Media Division said an investigation was launched after a complaint was lodged at…