Sri Lanka Police receive 2 Mobile CCTV Vans
Sri Lanka Police on Friday received two vans upgraded with modern surveillance camera systems to enhance monitoring and security operations, the Police Media Division said. The vehicles were formally handed over at Police Headquarters under the patronage of Inspector General…
President Launches ‘Himikama’ Freehold Deed Programme
The Government has planned to release a certain extent of land, following a highly systematic study, in line with new economic strategies, while allocating land required for national food security and agriculture. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the objective…
President attends almsgiving for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Nelummala
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended a three-month memorial almsgiving ceremony on Friday (27) in honor of residents of Nelummala village who died in the Ditwah disaster. The ceremony was held at Pamunupura Batamulla Junior School to commemorate victims…
One dead, another missing in Bentota drowning incident
One man drowned and another was reported missing after an incident in the sea off Bentota, police said Thursday (26). The two men were bathing in the sea when they got into difficulty Wednesday afternoon, according to the police. A…
Kusal Mendis ruled out of Pakistan game
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan due to injury, team sources confirmed. Mendis had reportedly been cleared to play ahead of Sri Lanka’s previous match against New Zealand and…
School shoe voucher validity extended until March 15
The government has extended the validity period of school shoe vouchers issued for 2026 until March 15. The vouchers, valued at Rs 3,000 each, were originally set to expire on Feb. 28. The program covers selected school…
Abdullah Almutairi returns as Sri Lanka Football Head Coach
Abdullah Almutairi has returned as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka Senior National Football Team, beginning his second tenure in charge following the completion of his previous contract period. The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) confirmed the reappointment after…
Rs. 245m project launched to restore Gothatuwa Wetland Park
Government has launched a three-year conservation and development plan for the Gothatuwa Wetland Park, located within the Kotikawatta–Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha area of Colombo District. Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara participated in a field inspection of the sanctuary on…
Top Indian actor Vijay’s Sri Lankan-origin wife files for divorce
Wife of Tamil cinema superstar and politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, Sangeetha, has filed for divorce in the Chengalpattu family court, citing an alleged extramarital affair with an actress, according to news agency ANI. Vijay, known for his three-decade-long film career,…
‘After Sallay, Gotabaya is next’ – Wimal
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa says attempts are underway to arrest former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa next. Weerawansa said that Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to be arrested following the arrest of former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay. “Their next target is Gotabaya Rajapaksa, using…