NSBM Green University Inaugurates 2026 New Degree Intake on February 23
The Inauguration Ceremony of 2026 new intake of degree programmesat NSBM Green University is scheduled to be held on February 23. Even though the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination was held until January, with this timely intake, NSBM allows after…
Nuwara Eliya cools to 8.0°C as dry weather expected around the country
Sri Lanka’s lowest temperature in the past 24 hours was recorded in Nuwara Eliya at 8.0°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. According to the Met Department, Bandarawela recorded a low of 11.6°C, Badulla 14.4°C and Polonnaruwa 19.4°C. Dry weather…
Three key updates from Traffic Police
Police have announced that strict legal action will be taken against buses, three-wheelers and other vehicles that fail to remove illegal modifications fitted with dangerous devices. Police said they will obtain official prohibition orders from vehicle inspectors to take action…
Train services to East restored as cyclone-hit routes reopen
Sri Lanka Railways has decided to resume several train services, including the Night Mail trains to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, which were suspended due to Cyclone Ditwah. Accordingly, the Night Mail train operating between Colombo Fort and Trincomalee is scheduled to…
President targets racist forces in both South & North at Jaffna Event
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday warned that the government will not allow racism to resurface in Sri Lanka, stating that certain groups are attempting to revive racial divisions after losing political power. Speaking at the launch of the “Ratama…
“It’s been a little over a year since we came to power. Do you still have doubts?” – AKD
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Boossa prison unrest brought under control; inmates to be transferred
A group of detainees who climbed onto the rooftop of D Ward at the Boossa Prison and engaged in unruly behaviour, causing damage to prison property, was brought under control last night (16), the Prisons Spokesperson said. The Department of…
More cartons than clothes: cigarette smuggling foiled at airport
A suspect has been arrested with a large stock of illegal cigarettes during a raid carried out by the Airport Unit of the Police Narcotics Bureau at the Bandaranaike International Airport, police said. The raid was conducted on the night…
Sexually abusing a 7 year old girl : Suspect arrested
A 35-year-old man has been arrested by the Nawalapitiya Police on suspicion of sexually abusing a seven-year-old schoolgirl, police said yesterday (16). According to police, both the child and the suspect are residents of an Estate in Nawalapitiya. Preliminary investigations…
Retired Army Captain arrested with 18 T-56 magazines
A retired Sri Lanka Army captain was arrested yesterday (16) in the Miriswatta area of Minuwangoda while in possession of 18 T-56 magazines and 25 rounds of ammunition, police said. The suspect was taken into custody by officers of the…