Fire erupts at Horana Rubber Factory
A fire broke out this morning (29) at a factory in the Wavulagala area of Horana that produces rubber‑based goods. Police said the cause of the blaze has not yet been identified. It is reported that the Horana Fire Brigade,…
Train derails in southern Mexico, killing 13
A train carrying 250 people has derailed partially in southern Mexico, killing at least 13 people and injuring 98, according to officials. The Mexican Navy said that the Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz went off the…
Tamil Nadu CM urges intervention to prevent fishermen arrest by SL Navy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday wrote to Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging immediate diplomatic intervention to prevent the continued detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and to secure the swift release…
Sri Lanka Customs revenue hits record high
Sri Lanka Customs reports that it has earned a record revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion during the year. Customs Media Spokesman Chandana Punchihewa stated that the revenue target set for 2025 by the Ministry of Finance was Rs. 2,115 billion,…
Air Quality reaches slightly unhealthy levels in several areas
Air quality across several urban areas in Sri Lanka reached slightly unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). Earlier unhealthy levels were recorded in Jaffna and Puttalam,…
Special probe into senior police officers who released drug suspects
A special investigation has been launched into a group of senior police officers accused of intervening to release suspects arrested with narcotics, it was reported. According to the state newspaper Silumina, among them are a Senior Deputy Inspector General and…
Rain expected in several districts today
The Department of Meteorology says showers are expected in several districts today, with fairly heavy falls above 50 mm likely at some places. Showers will occur at times in the Uva province and in the Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara Eliya…
Governmen moves to amend Laws to take over Ambuluwawa Trust
The government has begun discussions to amend existing laws to take over the trust fund managing Ambuluwawa, following serious concerns over its administration and use of public funds, State Newspaper Silumina Reported. Officials from the Ministry of Buddhasasana, the Ministry…
Franchise NOC Dispute: Cricketer wins Court Case against National Board
South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has won a court battle against Cricket South Africa, clearing the way for him to complete his participation in the International League T20 in Dubai. The Johannesburg High Court ruled in Shamsi’s favour, ordering Cricket…
2001 Army-Issued Weapon Linked to Underworld: Devananda Remanded
Former minister Douglas Devananda was remanded until January 9 by a magistrate on Friday after being arrested in connection with the disappearance of a firearm issued to him by the Sri Lanka Army for personal protection, police said. Devananda was…