Sri Lanka A team named for NZ series
Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have named a 28-member squad to compete against the New Zealand ‘A’ team. The New Zealand ‘A’ team is touring Sri Lanka from 3rd April to 27th April 2026. The selected squad will take part in three…
Police arrest 512 in islandwide crime, drug crackdown
Police said 512 individuals were arrested yesterday (02) during a series of islandwide search operations carried out under crime and drug prevention initiatives. According to Police, 10 individuals were directly identified in connection with criminal activities during the operation. Police…
Double murder in Galle : Police suspect family dispute
The bodies of two individuals, hacked to death, have been recovered from a house in the Mawadawila area of Telikada, Galle, today (03). According to the Police, another woman who had also sustained cut injuries has been admitted to the…
NWSDB trims water cut period from 24 to 18 hours to five areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to Homagama, Padukka, Maharagama, Piliyandala, and Kesbewa will be suspended once every four days. Water Board Chairman Chandana Bandara said that on the fifth day, water supply…
Doctors won’t apply before Saturday deadline : GMOA challenges Health Minister
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a strike will be launched at 8.00 am tomorrow (4) once again, over unfair transfers. The GMOA has staged token strikes in the last few days over several demands, including unfair…
Chinese man arrested at BIA with 48.6 kilos of Kothala Himbutu
Customs officers at the departure terminal of the Katunayake Airport have arrested a Chinese national attempting to illegally export 48.6 kilograms of Kothala Himbutu (Salacia reticulata) concealed in his luggage. The detection was made yesterday (02), during routine operations at…
“If any doctor fails to apply before Saturday noon, they will not be able to join government service” – Minister Nalinda
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State Patronage for Peace Walk Led by US-Based Monks in Sri Lanka
A discussion on providing state patronage for the ‘Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka’ was held at the Presidential Secretariat Sri Lanka yesterday (02), with the participation of monks who earlier undertook a 110-day peace walk across 10 states…
Pakistan Raises Diesel 54.9%, Petrol 42.7% in Second Fuel Hike
Pakistan on Thursday sharply increased fuel prices for the second time in less than a month, citing rising global oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The government announced that diesel prices will rise by 54.9…
Gammanpila says Fake Version of his Book Circulated by CID
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila says a fake version of his book is being circulated on social media, claiming it was created using a draft that had come into the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Speaking following the launch…