CID arrests suspect over Rs. 88m gemstone fraud
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged financial fraud involving gemstones valued at Rs. 88.05 million, police said. According to the CID, the suspect is accused of obtaining nine gemstones worth Rs. 88,050,000…
Thundershowers & severe lightning alert issued to 7 districts
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages…
300,000 start school, only 40,000 reach university – PM
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday said developing a high-quality human resource base is essential to safeguarding the country’s economic, social and cultural future, stressing that education remains central to that effort. Speaking at the EDCS Sisu Nena…
Mob attack outside court: Sri Lankan lawyer says he was targeted for doing his job
A Sri Lankan lawyer has alleged that his vehicle was attacked and damaged by a mob outside the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court, warning that the incident reflects growing dangers faced by lawyers for carrying out their professional duties. Attorney-at-law Harshana Jayaratne…
Sri Lanka government doctors step up TU action
Sri Lanka’s government doctors have decided to intensify an ongoing islandwide trade union action, accusing the Health Minister of failing to implement agreed solutions to safeguard the country’s free public healthcare system, the Government Medical Officers’ Association said on Saturday….
3.6-magnitude tremor reported off Sri Lanka’s northeast coast
An earth tremor measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was reported in the sea area between Mullaitivu and Trincomalee, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said on Saturday. The bureau said the tremor occurred offshore and confirmed that no tsunami…
Big blow for Australia ahead of T20 World Cup
Australia have suffered a major setback ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with fast bowler Pat Cummins ruled out of the tournament due to a persistent back injury. The star paceman, who has struggled with fitness throughout…
Coastal line train delays expected today & tomorrow
The Department of Railways has announced that trains operating on the coastal line between may experience delays of up to 15 minutes during the morning and evening hours on January 31 and February 1. The delays are due to essential…
Suspect nabbed with 117 turtle eggs in Trincomalee
A man found in possession of 117 illegally collected turtle eggs during a special search operation carried out on January 28 in the Kalladichenai coastal area of Trincomalee has been taken into custody, the Navy said. The suspect is a…
Sajith inspects Singapore’s Next-Generation Jurong Innovation District
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa undertook an inspection tour of Singapore’s next-generation industrial innovation park, the Jurong Innovation District, a landmark development designed to support advanced manufacturing and future-ready industries. The Jurong Innovation District combines infrastructure-empowered industrial and office spaces tailored…