Afghanistan hit by deadly magnitude 6.3 earthquake
A powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early on Monday near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province. A health department spokesperson for the neighboring Samagan province said at least seven people have died and 150 were…
Rain expected in a few areas today
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces after 2.00 pm today. According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of Sri Lanka. Misty conditions…
Two arrested for verbally abusing Buddhist nun in Wattala
Two men have been arrested by the Wattala Police for allegedly behaving in a disorderly manner and verbally abusing a female Buddhist monk near the Rathnawali Temple in Kerawalapitiya, Wattala. Police said the suspects, aged 58 and 67, are residents…
Ten arrested for assaulting Police officers in Kilinochchi
Police said five men and five women were arrested in connection with obstructing duties and attacking Police officers of the Kilinochchi Special Task Force during an illegal liquor raid in the Sudalakulam area on Sunday morning (Nov 2). During the…
INSEE Ecocycle breaks new ground as the first Sri Lankan company certified under the Global Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard
INSEE Ecocycle Lanka (Pvt) Limited, Sri Lanka’s established leader in sustainable waste management, has set a national precedent in becoming the first company in the country to receive certification under the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard (PPRS), a globally recognized, third-party…
Sri Lanka Insurance General Reports Strong Nine-Month Performance for 2025
Sustained growth and stability reaffirm SLICGL’s leadership as Sri Lanka’s premier state-owned insurer Sri Lanka Insurance General Limited (SLICGL), the nation’s premier state-owned general insurer, announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, reflecting solid growth…
Standard Chartered Priority partners with the De Lanerolle Brothers for ‘Can’t Wait for Christmas’
For the second consecutive year, Standard Chartered Sri Lanka Priority Banking partners with the celebrated De Lanerolle Brothers for their much-anticipated Christmas concert, ‘Can’t Wait for Christmas’, to be held on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at the Hilton Colombo. This…
Horana shooting leaves one dead
A shooting incident was reported tonight (2) in Horana. Police said one person has died following the shooting. Investigations are underway to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the attack. The post Horana shooting leaves one dead appeared…
Marvan Atapattu calls for social media ban for Sri Lanka cricketers
Former Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu has called for a complete social media ban for national cricketers, arguing that online distractions are affecting players’ focus and professionalism. Atapattu said cricketers representing the country should devote their full attention to training…
Wind turbine blade transport truck overturns near Trinco Port
A prime mover transporting a wind turbine blade for the Mannar wind power project overturned this afternoon (Nov. 2) near the outer gate of the Trincomalee China Bay Port. Police said the truck, which had been carrying the massive…