Scam alert: CSE warns investors against fraudulent app
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has warned investors about the BoMate App, which falsely displayed the CSE logo. The exchange confirmed that the app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CSE. Investors are advised to avoid trading…
Multiple road accidents leave 14-year-old among several dead
A series of fatal road accidents reported across several police divisions on Friday left a 14-year-old boy and several others dead, police said. In one incident, a 14-year-old boy from Kothalawala, Kaduwela, died after a three-wheeler veered off the Colombo–Avissawella…
4 foreign tourists saved from strong currents off Hikkaduwa
Police lifesaving units rescued four foreign nationals from drowning in two separate sea incidents at Hikkaduwa on Friday, police said. In the first incident, a 42-year-old Ukrainian woman and her 14-year-old son were swept away by strong currents while bathing…
Young elephant killed in Habarana van accident
A young elephant, around five years old, was killed early this morning (27) when a van collided with it near the Galoya area on the Habarana-Trincomalee main road, police said. The van, traveling from Habarana toward Trincomalee with 10 passengers…
Dhammika Prasad takes up coaching role with USA team
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has been appointed as the fast bowling coach and assistant coach of the United States men’s national cricket team ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by…
Sri Lanka Rugby imposes strict safety rules on Kandy Sports Club
Sri Lanka Rugby has announced strict measures to safeguard match officials and player safety following incidents at last week’s A-Division League match between Kandy Sports Club and CH & FC. In an emergency council meeting, the governing body emphasized that…
Govt to provide Rs. 500,000 per disaster-damaged house without assessment: Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says the government has decided to provide Rs. 500,000 per household to address housing damage caused by the disaster situation, without conducting individual damage assessments. He made these remarks while speaking at an awareness…
CID probe launched into hoax bomb threat at Kandy District Secretariat
Police suspect that a claim alleging explosives had been planted at the Kandy District Secretariat was an attempt to create public unrest. In a statement issued this morning (27), police said further investigations into the incident will be conducted by…
Weather today: Showers expected in few districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 December 2025 A few showers may occur in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few…
Fraud complaints filed over postponed Ne-Yo concert
Media reports say fraud complaints have been lodged with the Kollupitiya Police against the organisers of the postponed Ne-Yo concert in Colombo. According to police, two complaints — including one from Cinnamon Grand Colombo over unpaid dues — have been…