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Four including a female arrested over assault on bus driver in Kandy

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- A total of four individuals have been arrested by the Kandy Police in connection with the assault on a bus driver who was transporting schoolchildren in Hantana, Kandy on Friday ... Read More


Two fishermen rescued after boat capsizes in seas off Mirissa

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has successfully rescued two fishermen who were in distress after their fishing vessel capsized due to rough seas off the southern coast near Mir... Read More


Over 1,100 arrested for drug-related offenses in island-wide operation

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- A total of 1,182 individuals have been arrested in connection with drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (26) by the Sri Lanka Police, ... Read More


Thailand, Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" over violent conflict at their borders. The US president said that he ... Read More


A/L Exam top achievers to be felicitated by President's Fund in Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The Eastern Province ceremony of the President's Fund A/L Excellence Awards organized to recognize district-level top achievers of the 2023/2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination... Read More


Education reform is about systemic change, not just textbooks, says PM Harini

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that educational reform is not merely about the introduction of a new textbook, but a transformation of the entire system. The Prime... Read More


Walmart stabbing in Michigan leaves 11 injured

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- At least 11 people have been injured in a stabbing at a Walmart supermarket in Michigan, authorities say. One suspect was in custody following the incident in Traverse City, aut... Read More


Govt to set up 2,000 primary care centres nationwide in next 3 years

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media announced that Primary Care Community Centers will be established islandwide, with each center expected to serve nearly 10,000 people from t... Read More


World's No. 1 stunt kite team to feature at Derana International Kite Festival

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The world's number one stunt kite team, the Three Wind Kite Team from Wuhan, China, will take part in the Derana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival. The Kite Festival is... Read More


Three-wheeler topples into canal in Dimbula Pathana

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- A three-wheeler traveling from Dimbula Pathana to Hatton veered off the road and toppled into the Devon Canal, police stated. The driver of the three-wheeler sustained injuries ... Read More