Elephant found dead in cultivation well in Medawachchiya
Wildlife officials have reported the discovery of a dead elephant in a cultivation well at Kikilige Wewa, in Lunupahichchawa village within the Medawachchiya Divisional Secretariat area. According to Dinamina newspaper, the carcass is of a male elephant, about 7 feet…
President urges unity and compassion on Eid al‑Adha
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today marked the observance of Eid al‑Adha, calling on citizens to embrace the values of peace, brotherhood and sacrifice embodied in the Hajj commemoration. The President said the festival, which recalls the unwavering faith and sacrifice…
Six Chinese nationals arrested for illegal gambling in Colpetty
Colpetty Police arrested six foreign nationals for engaging in gambling without a license at a nightclub on Galle Road last night. Police said the suspects, all Chinese nationals aged between 27 and 48, were taken into custody during the raid….
PM Harini calls for compassionate doctors as Expert Committee meets
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the need to add a new dimension to Sri Lanka’s medical education to produce doctors with compassion. She made the remarks at the inaugural meeting…
Man shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kalutara South
A resident of Kalutara South has been reported dead after being shot by unidentified gunmen early this morning (28). According to the Police, a group travelling in a car had opened fire at the victim, who was on a motorcycle…
Sajith calls for national action on menstrual equity
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day today (28) by urging urgent reforms to tackle period poverty and cultural taboos, stressing that Sri Lanka must commit to building a “#PeriodFriendlyWorld”. Issuing a statement, Premadasa warned that inadequate access…
Italy’s top court rules against tourist refused tap water in Dolomites hotel
A tourist’s simple request for a glass of tap water at a hotel restaurant in the Italian Dolomites has culminated in Italy’s top court ruling that being served water from the tap is not a consumer right, after a lengthy…
Police probe cyber threats using IGP’s name
Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a cyber‑threat and extortion email network operating under the name of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The probe, led by the Special Task Force Cyber Security and Open Source Investigation Unit…
About 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
The prevailing showery condition over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka is expected to continue, according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the…
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman
US President Donald Trump has threatened possible military action against Oman while speaking about ongoing negotiations linked to the Strait of Hormuz and tensions involving Iran. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, Trump said, “Oman will behave just like everybody else…