Cache of firearms found at late lawyer’s house
Police have uncovered a large cache of firearms and ammunition at the residence of a 73-year-old lawyer in Ratnapura, who is suspected to have died of a sudden heart attack while living alone. The discovery was made on September 17…
Dunith Wellalage vows to fulfil father’s dream, thanks team and fans for support
Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has said that his late father’s greatest wish was to see him become a successful cricketer and wear the national colours, and he remains determined to honor that dream. Wellalage, who briefly returned home during…
Minister slams irrigation officials over demolition orders on tank reserves
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe criticized Irrigation Department officials for issuing demolition notices on settlements within tank reserves, accusing them of acting outside government decisions. The matter was raised at the Anuradhapura District Coordination Committee meeting held on Friday (19), chaired by…
“Rats and cockroaches”: Speaker reveals poor hygiene in parliament kitchen
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has highlighted severe hygiene issues in the Sri Lanka Parliament cafeteria. Speaking at an event, he revealed that since the Parliament building was opened 40 years ago, no public health inspectors (PHIs) or health officials have been…
Weather today: Afternoon showers in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 September 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur…
Colombo school van driver jailed 25 years for abusing Grade 4 girl
A 68-year-old school van driver was sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court for the grave sexual abuse of a Grade 4 student inside his vehicle more than a decade ago. High Court Judge R.S.S….
Vigilant lifesavers rescue drowning child off Pasikuda coast
Vigilant lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued a 7-year-old child from drowning in the Pasikuda Sea, Trincomalee. The incident occurred while several people were bathing in the sea, when the vigilant lifeguards observed a child in distress. Acting…
UN votes to let Palestinian president speak by video after US visa denial
The U.N. General Assembly voted Friday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to deliver his speech to world leaders by video after the United States denied him a visa to travel to New York. The resolution, adopted by a wide…
DG Ranga Dissanayake’s child’s admission to Royal College lawful – CIABOC
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says its Director General, Ranga Dissanayake, admitted his child to Royal College in a lawful manner. The Commission said it inquired into the matter after a complaint was lodged but…
Dunith Wellalage: Official update from SLC
ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 – Sri Lanka Team Updates Dunith Wellalage, who returned home to pay his last respects to his late father, will rejoin the team tomorrow morning. He will travel to the UAE tonight accompanied by Team…