03 more arrested in Ambalantota hit-and-run that killed Police Constable
Police say three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal New Year’s Eve hit-and-run in Ambalantota, in which a police constable was killed at a roadblock. The officer was killed early Wednesday after being struck by a…
Rival underworld gang linked to first shooting death of 2026
Police say a shooting that killed a 20‑year‑old youth in the Korathota Menikagara area of Nawagamuwa yesterday (01 Jan), had targeted associates of the underworld figure known as “Kudu Duminda” of Borella. According to Ada Derana, Police investigations reveal that…
CBSL rates : Dollar selling rate moves to Rs. 313.27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (02 Jan), compared to Thursday (01 Jan). According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 305.83 to…
Suspect arrested at BIA with gold, electronics smuggled from Dubai
An individual has been arrested with a stock of gold items and electronic equipment illegally brought into the country, based on Army intelligence. Airport Police apprehended the suspect, a resident of Wellampitiya, who arrived from Dubai on 30 December 2025….
170 kg of Heroin transported to Puttalam for incineration
A stock of 170 kilograms of heroin held as case material will be destroyed after completing the required court procedures, Police officials said. The narcotics were released following formalities at the Puttalam Magistrate’s Court and will be transported under heavy…
84 yr old husband kills 79 yr old wife in Agalawatta
Police state that a woman was killed in the Delpawatta area of Agalawatta, last morning (01 Jan), after being assaulted by her husband. The deceased was a 79‑year‑old resident of Delpawatta, Mahagama. Investigations have revealed that following a long-standing dispute,…
Police say Mawanella knife attack due to a land dispute
Police investigations reveal that a knife attack reported in Mawanella yesterday, killing three persons, had occurred due to a dispute over a plot of land. According to the Police, an individual had attacked four of his relatives with a knife…
Coconut exports top $1 billion in 2025, up by 40%
Coconut-based exports have surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025 and are expected to close the year at around USD 1.2 billion, a substantial increase from USD 800 million in 2024, representing over 40% year-on-year growth. In a statement, Deputy Minister…
Amsterdam church destroyed by New Year’s blaze
Amsterdam’s historic Vondel Church was largely destroyed by fire shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve, with its tower and roof collapsing. The 154-year-old former Catholic church, now an event venue, was deemed unsalvageable by emergency officials. No injuries were…
Electricity price increase : CEB proposal made public
The Ceylon Electricity Board has submitted a proposal to the PUCSL for an electricity tariff revision for the year 2026, noting that an 11.57% tariff increase is required in the 1st quarter of the year. According to documents issued by…