Mechanical problem identified in bus involved in Ella crash
Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler, the media spokesman for Sri Lanka Police, said initial investigations into the bus accident at Ella have identified a mechanical issue with the vehicle. He said an expert from the Department of Motor Traffic…
Police say Drug Case Containers Not Linked to 323 Containers issue
Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler, the media spokesman for Sri Lanka Police, said there is no connection between two containers linked to a drug case and 323 containers, which was recently released from the port and triggered public concern….
Shasheendra Rajapaksa admitted to Prison Hospital
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to the Prison Hospital. Prisons spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe said Rajapaksa was transferred to the hospital yesterday (5) afternoon on medical advice due to high blood pressure…
Sri Lanka faces backlog of over 100,000 vehicles without number plates
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has been unable to issue license plates for more than 100,000 newly registered vehicles due to the suspension of number plate printing for the past six months, officials said. A DMT spokesperson said the…
For Germany ‘India Equals Asia’, Says German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday talked about India’s growing importance in global politics and trade, stating that for Germany, “India equals Asia”, and for India, Germany is equivalent to Europe. He made the remarks during his two-day official…
Sitharaman meets Singapore PM, discusses boosting strategic partnership
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman held significant discussions with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, focusing on strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. In a post on X on Tuesday, the Ministry of Finance…
India’s Offgrid raises $15M to make lithium optional for battery storage
Lithium has become the default choice for battery-powered systems, but its limitations — from volatile supply chains to short lifespans — are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Offgrid Energy Labs, a deep-tech startup based in India, wants to make lithium…
At least 25 killed in Pakistan attacks, including 14 at political rally
Dozens of people were wounded in that explosion, which took place in the parking lot of a stadium in the provincial capital, Quetta, where hundreds of members of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) had gathered, two provincial officials said, speaking…
SLPP suspends membership of local politician accused in drug case
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has suspended the party membership of Sampath Manampeiri, a former local government member from Angunukolapelessa, following allegations linking him to the possession of chemicals used in the production of crystal methamphetamine. In a statement,…
Sajith raises concern over alleged intimidation of Iraj and Milinda
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Saturday warned that the creators of YouTube channel Bai Thaksalawa and other critics of the government are now facing death threats. He said a culture of shootings and contract-style killings by unidentified gunmen continues to…