Police raid massage centre, arrest three over alleged brothel operations
Police in Peliaygoda arrested three women on Saturday during a raid on a premises allegedly operating as a brothel under the guise of a massage centre, police said. The raid was carried out on the evening of Jan. 25 in…
Gold Hits All-Time High Above USD 5,000 Per Troy Ounce
Gold surged above USD 5,000 per troy ounce for the first time in history, marking a record high for the precious metal amid heightened global uncertainty. Spot gold climbed to around USD 5,020 per ounce in Asian trading on Monday,…
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places after 2.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 January 2026 Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several…
Car found abandoned on Southern Expressway
A luxury vehicle that was found locked and abandoned on the Southern Expressway has been taken into police custody for further investigations. Police said the suspicious vehicle was discovered near the 140 km post between Aparekka and Beliatta on the…
Sri Lanka doctors’ union warn of more action after Govt fails to implement agreements
Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a series of escalating professional actions, accusing the Health Ministry of failing to implement written agreements reached to resolve long-standing issues in the public health sector. In a media statement dated…
Deputy Minister warns of fraudster impersonating him to solicit money
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has issued a public warning over a fraudulent individual impersonating him and requesting money from the public. In a public notice, the deputy minister said complaints have been received…
Six police officers remanded over alleged assault on Catholic priest
Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB) have been remanded until January 26 in connection with the alleged assault of a Catholic priest, court officials said. The suspects were arrested by the Gampaha Police and…
Political debate erupts over suspension of senior parliamentary official
Sri Lanka’s opposition leaders and former lawmakers have raised concerns over the suspension of Parliament’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, warning that the decision could set a dangerous precedent for democratic institutions, while parliamentary…
Major narcotics bust: Police seize nearly 300 kg of heroin and ice
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 11 suspects and seized large quantities of heroin and crystal methamphetamine during a major narcotics operation off the country’s southern coast, police said. The Police Narcotics Bureau said the suspects were taken into custody on…
Govt announces sweeping road safety & drug crackdown plan
The government will launch a national programme to ensure safety in public transport and crack down on drug use among bus drivers and conductors, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. Speaking at a special media briefing, the…