Main suspect arrested over illicit liquor deaths in Wennappuwa
The main suspect in the incident where six people died from consuming illicit liquor has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Police. According to the Police, the suspect is a 47‑year‑old resident of Galawatta, East Bandirippuwa. The post‑mortem examinations of five…
Depression over Bay of Bengal : Advisory issued to Naval & fishing communities
The Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture into the deep and shallow sea areas around Sri Lanka from today (08 Jan) until further notice, due to the depression over the Bay of Bengal. According to the Met…
Namal stresses India’s role in ensuring long‑term peace in South Asia
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has emphasized the urgent need for stronger regional cooperation in South Asia, highlighting India’s central role in ensuring long‑term peace and stability. Speaking on recent global and regional security developments, Rajapaksa noted…
Cricbuzz.World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table
There were nervy moments in the chase, but Australia get over the line to wrap up a 4-1 Ashes series victory The post Cricbuzz.World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table appeared first on Newswire.
Minister assures no forest destruction in Diyagama project
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has emphasized that no destruction of the forest will be permitted during the development of the Diyagama Sports Complex. Minister Gamage further stated that development must be carried out while minimizing…
Court defers CCD request for Ishara Sewwandi’s facial examination
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has requested Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama to grant permission to refer Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulle Sanjeewa, to the Government Analyst for a facial examination. After…
Irrigation Dept. warns of flood risk in several river basins
The Department of Irrigation says the Department of Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall in river basins located within the Uva, Eastern, Central, North Central, and Northern Provinces. The department says, as such, there is an increased risk of flooding in…
Seaplane Crash at Gregory Lake
A Cessna 208 Amphibian (4R-CAE) operated by Cinnamon Air crash-landed in Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya today. Both pilots were safely rescued and no passengers were on board. The accident took place as the aircraft was arriving to transport a group…
Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and UN entities
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would withdraw from dozens of international and U.N. entities, including a key climate treaty and a U.N. body that promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment, because they “operate contrary…
Heavy falls & Strong winds : Update from Met Department
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 January 2026 The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, was centered near latitude 5.3°N and longitude 86.0°E, about 490 km southeast of…