Northern families renew call for truth on missing loved ones
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Jaffna on Saturday, marking the International Day of the Disappeared with a march calling for justice for loved ones who vanished during Sri Lanka’s conflict. The demonstration was organized by the Association…
Underworld arrests : Sri Lanka felicitate Indonesian Police officers
The Sri Lankan government today felicitated Indonesian police officers who supported the operation to capture five of Sri Lanka’s most wanted underworld figures in Jakarta. The Indonesian officials arrived in Colombo this evening along with the arrested suspects. Minister of…
2nd ODI : Sri Lanka to bring in Nuwanindu ?
Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka is likely to be ruled out of the second and final ODI against Zimbabwe due to injury, batting coach Thilina Kandamby said. Kandamby noted that Nuwanindu Fernando is most likely to replace Madushka at the…
Two Israelis arrested for assaulting hotel owner and wife in Arugam Bay
Two Israeli nationals were arrested on Friday (29) by Pottuvil Police for allegedly assaulting a hotel owner and his wife in Arugam Bay, Lankadeepa reported. According to police, the couple sustained injuries and were admitted to hospital following the attack….
Underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, brought to Sri Lanka from Jakarta
The plane carrying a group of underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, has just arrived at Katunayake International Airport a short while ago. It is reported that, after a few hours’ delay, the plane that departed from…
Record exports and remittances boost SL’s external sector in July 2025
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the country’s external sector strengthened further in July 2025, with the current account posting consecutive monthly surpluses. Exports: Total exports for January–July 2025 rose 6.7% y-o-y to USD 12.0 bn. Merchandise…
Govt issues VRS regulations for CEB employees
The Ministry of Energy has issued regulations under the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, outlining the terms of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who choose not to be absorbed into successor companies. Under…
Swedish national rescued from drowning in Pottuvil
A 40-year-old Swedish national was rescued from drowning off the Kottuhal beach in Pottuvil on August 29, police said. The foreigner, who was engaged in water sports, was dragged into a current but was saved by the Kottuhal Police Life…
Habaraduwa woman killed in family dispute
A 42-year-old woman was killed in Amukotuwa, Habaraduwa on August 29 after being attacked with a sharp weapon, police said. The victim, a resident of Agulugaha, was found dead following a family dispute. Her body has been placed at the…
Six killed in separate road accidents across the island
Six people have died in a series of road accidents reported from Morawewa, Kilinochchi, Anuradhapura, Walasmulla and Aralaganwila, police said. In Paranthan along the A9 road, a lorry collided with a bus, after which the lorry struck a motorcycle traveling…