Police seek suspect in Rs. 920 Mn Romania job scam
Police have sought public assistance to locate a suspect accused of defrauding individuals by promising employment opportunities in Romania. According to Police, the Criminal Investigation Department, together with the Commercial Crimes Division, has launched an investigation into a company identified…
Dilum Amunugama summoned by Police over controversial remarks
Former Minister and Sarvajana Balaya National Organiser Dilum Amunugama has been summoned by Police to record a statement over controversial remarks made during a recent media briefing, while an inquiry into the incident is now underway. Police Spokesman F. U….
US Embassy denies Media reports of FBI team arriving in Sri Lanka
The United States Embassy in Colombo has rejected reports claiming that an FBI “team” arrived in Sri Lanka to assist investigations into alleged cyber theft involving Sri Lankan Treasury funds. In a statement, the US Embassy said recent reporting had…
3 arrested after viral helmetless motorcycle ride in North
Three individuals have been arrested by the Mullaitivu Police over an unauthorised motorcycle parade in North, where a group of riders were seen travelling dangerously without helmets in videos that went viral on social media. Police said the suspects were…
Opposition Leader meets Canadian envoy in Colombo
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held a bilateral meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Isabelle Martin at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Colombo. During the meeting, the two sides discussed Sri Lanka’s…
China mine explosion: death toll leaps to 90 after gas blast
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coalmine in northern China’s Shanxi province has risen to at least 90, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday (23). The gas explosion happened Friday (22) evening at the Liushenyu coalmine in…
Landslide warnings issued for six districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts amid prevailing heavy rainfall conditions. Red evacuation notices have been issued for Deraniyagala, Ruwanwella and Dehiowita in the Kegalle District, as well as Eheliyagoda, Kuruwita, Ayagama…
Dansal registrations reach 2,388 ahead of Vesak
A total of 2,388 dansals have been registered islandwide so far for the upcoming Vesak festival, the Public Health Inspectors’ Union said. Union Secretary Chamil Muthukuda said registrations are being carried out through Medical Officer of Health (MOH) offices across…
Viral meningitis cases reported among schoolchildren in several areas
Chief Epidemiologist Dr Palitha Karunapema says cases of viral meningitis have been reported among schoolchildren in several parts of the country, while assuring the public that there is no need for unnecessary panic. Speaking to the media, Dr Karunapema said…
Minor flood warning issued for Kalu River Basin
The Department of Irrigation has warned of a possible minor flood situation in low-lying areas of the Kalu River basin within the next 24 hours. The department said considerable rainfall has been recorded in the catchment areas of the Kalu…