Child among five killed in separate accidents
Five people, including a child, were killed in separate road and rail accidents across the country on Tuesday (02 Sept), according to the Police. In Polgahawela, an 8-year-old girl riding pillion on a motorcycle died after the bike was struck…
Two arrested over Meetiyagoda, Bandaragama shootings
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with recent shooting incidents in the South and Western Provinces. Officers from the Special Task Force detained a 31-year-old resident of Lindula in Talawakelle yesterday, acting on information linking him to an attempted…
How Controlling the Dalai Lama’s Succession Could Backfire
In early July, thousands of Tibetans, Buddhists, and other well-wishers gathered in the northern Indian hill town of Dharamsala, the seat of the Tibetan government in exile, to mark the 90th birthday of Tenzin Gyatso—better known as the 14th Dalai…
Rain expected in some districts today
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts today. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 pm. According…
Two killed in Central Expressway crash
Two people were killed in a collision between a lorry and a bowser transporting fuel near the Mirigama entrance of the Central Expressway late last night, police said. The crash occurred around 11 p.m. at the 41st-kilometer post. The lorry…
Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe, Founding Vice Chancellor of NSBM Green University, Honored as Most Visionary Leader – 2025 at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year (SLEOTY) Awards
Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe, the Founding Vice Chancellor of NSBM Green University, was honored with the prestigious Most Visionary Leader Award – 2025 at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year (SLEOTY) Awards 2025 by the Federation of Chambers of…
UNP postpones anniversary celebration citing Ranil’s health
The United National Party has postponed its 79th anniversary celebration, which was scheduled for Saturday, September 6, citing the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. UNP General Secretary Thalatha Athukorale said the decision was taken by the party’s management…
Police foil Harak Kata murder plot; suspect planned to pose as journalist
A suspect linked to underworld figure “Bako Saman” was arrested in Maharagama while allegedly preparing to assassinate Nadun Chinthaka, also known as “Harak Kata,” by disguising himself as a journalist, police said. The arrest was carried out today (02) by…
New footage exposes how weapon hidden in book for Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder
A new video has surfaced online showing the chilling method used to smuggle the firearm that killed underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa inside the Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court. The footage reveals how the weapon had been carefully concealed inside a hollowed-out legal…
Sri Lankan mother wins UK appeal to have asylum claim reheard
A Sri Lankan mother has won her appeal in the UK to have her asylum claim reheard after arguing that her severe depression makes her unfit to fly. The woman, who entered the UK in 2021, claimed she would face…