Online payment of traffic spot fines launched in South
Motorists in the Southern Province can now pay traffic spot fines online through the government’s GovPay digital payment platform, beginning today. According to the Police Department, the initiative follows the successful implementation of the system in the Western Province earlier…
Suspect arrested in Colombo with 9 kg of Kush
A 27-year-old resident of Colombo 14 has been arrested with 9 kilograms and 555 grams of Kush during a raid conducted by the Colombo Crime Division. Police said the raid was carried out near the Sirimuthu Uyana Housing Complex in…
Suspect arrested with 359,000 illicit drug tablets
A 23-year-old resident of Kalpitiya has been arrested by the Vavuniya Divisional Crime Investigation Unit for transporting 359,000 drug tablets concealed inside a stock of goods unfit for human consumption. Police said the arrest was made following a tip-off received…
Two die as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea (Video)
A cargo plane skidded off the runway and into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) early Monday, killing two airport staff in a vehicle it struck and pushed into the water. The Boeing aircraft, operated by Turkish cargo…
President emphasizes unity and Justice in Deepavali message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his Deepavali message, extended wishes to the Hindu community in Sri Lanka and abroad, highlighting the festival as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil. Marking the religious significance of Lord Vishnu’s defeat…
Low-level atmospheric disturbance : Heavy rain alert issued
A low-level atmospheric disturbance has developed over the south east of the Island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island. Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western,…
Weather : Heavy showers & thundershowers across Sri Lanka
A low-level atmospheric disturbance has developed southeast of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said, with a weather advisory issued for several provinces and surrounding sea areas. According to the advisory, showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of…
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Points Table
England win a thriller against India and become the third team, after Australia and South Africa, to qualify for the semi finals. The post ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
Several Monday morning train services cancelled – SL Railways
Sri Lanka Railways announced that several upcountry train services scheduled for Monday morning have been cancelled due to a derailment at Ihala Kotte. The cancelled trains include the Podi Menike from Colombo Fort to Badulla at 5.55 a.m., the Intercity…
New CCTV footage emerges over police assault on lawyer
Fresh CCTV footage has surfaced a week after an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, appearing to show a police constable assaulting a lawyer within the court premises. Senior lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake, who has confirmed the footage is genuine,…