Monk arrested over sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl
A 25‑year‑old monk, serving at a temple in Bahirawakanda, has been arrested by the Kandy Police in connection with the sexual abuse of a 15‑year‑old girl, the Police said. According to the Police, the suspect, who is the brother of…
Boxing Association of Sri Lanka Elects Office Bearers for 2026–2028 Term
Dr. Anuruddha Bandara and his team have been elected to lead the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) for the 2026–2028 term following the association’s Annual General Meeting held on 29 May 2026. According to BASL, all 21 voting clubs…
Kriya Yoga: The Key to a Happy and Successful Life
YSS to Host Special Spiritual Programme in Colombo As growing numbers of people seek practical ways to manage stress, improve mental well-being, and find greater meaning in life, the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) will host a special public…
Suspects involved in the robbery of a taxi driver arrested
Two 24‑year‑old residents of Gothami Road, Borella, have been arrested in connection with the robbery of a taxi driver in the Welikada Police Division on Sunday (31), the Police said. Investigations have revealed that the suspects are linked to multiple…
Rain expected across several provinces today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (01), according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in…
Drunken driver kills 6 after crashing into Vesak dansala crowd in Sri Lanka
Six people were killed and seven others injured after a cab crashed into a crowd waiting in a queue at a Vesak dansala near Meegoda Junction on Sunday night. According to Police, the accident occurred on the High Level Road…
6 killed after Cab Crashes into Crowd near Vesak Dansala
Six people, including three males and three females, have died after a cab crashed into a crowd gathered at a Vesak dansala near Meegoda Junction, according to Police. Police said the victims were among a group of individuals who were…
West Indies name ODI squad for Sri Lanka series
West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with captain Shai Hope set to lead the side. The squad includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, featuring Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph,…
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath meets Sri Lankan Community in Melbourne
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held a meeting with members of the Sri Lankan community in Melbourne, Australia, where he discussed issues faced by Sri Lankans living overseas and outlined the Government’s ongoing and future initiatives. According to Herath, the…
Police nab suspect after taxi driver robbery caught on video
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery targeting a taxi driver in the Welikada area after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. According to Police, the incident took place on May 29 in…