Police call for complaints against suspect in gold scam
The Sri Lanka Police has requested the public to provide any information regarding offences committed by a suspect involved in a major gold fraud. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) initiated an investigation based on a complaint made on February 11,…
Parents protest over delayed Grade 6 education reforms
A group of parents of Grade 6 students in 2026 staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Education, demanding the implementation of the proposed educational reforms related to Grade 6. It is reported that, in addition to the…
ITAK opposes Govt’s ‘Prajashakthi’ program
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has announced its opposition to the government’s “Prajashakthi” programme. ITAK media spokesperson and former MP, M.A. Sumanthiran, pointed out that this is a mechanism carried out based on a political party. He noted that…
Over 5,000 volunteers launch rebuilding effort in Nuwara Eliya
The “Labour Mission of Determination,” aimed at rebuilding the disaster‑affected Nuwara Eliya District, commenced today (16 Jan), focusing on the Divisional Secretariat divisions of Walapane, Hanguranketha, Mathurata, and Nildandahinna. Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratna said in a…
Xapi Unveils New Brand Identity and Strategic Vision for Global Governance Innovation
Cyaniq appointed as strategic partner for brand transformation and go-to-market execution in EU and Sri Lanka Xapi, the Singapore-based unified governance platform developed to meet the evolving demands of modern enterprises, has expanded its presence to Sri Lanka with a…
Sri Lanka Customs collects Rs. 106.6B in first 13 days of 2026
Sri Lanka Customs has reported strong revenue performance in the opening weeks of 2026, collecting 106.6 billion rupees in the first 13 days of January, amounting to more than 66 per cent of the month’s target of 160.2 billion rupees,…
Kohuwela 16-year-old girl shooting : 9 arrested so far
Police have arrested three more suspects for allegedly aiding and abetting a shooting incident in which a 16-year-old girl was injured outside a house in the Kohuwala, Bodiyaththa area on the night of December 30, 2025. The suspects were arrested…
Sri Lanka Secures Interpol ‘Red Notices’ for 95 Fugitives Abroad
Sri Lankan authorities have intensified their crackdown on organized crime, obtaining Interpol Red Notices for 95 suspects currently hiding overseas. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) F.U. Wootler, the Police Media Spokesperson, announced the figures during a briefing on Friday. The…
President Participates in Thai Pongal Festival Organized by Northern Province Tourism Bureau
President Anura Kumar Dissanayake participated in the Thai Pongal festival organized by the Northern Province Tourism Bureau this afternoon (15) at the Manipai Maruthadi Vinayagar Kovil, as part of efforts to promote tourism. The Jaffna district has emerged as a…
Special traffic plan for England–Sri Lanka matches in Colombo
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented coinciding with the cricket matches of the England Cricket Team’s Sri Lanka Tour, which will be held at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo….