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New info uncovered regarding van driver arrested for driving without obeying police orders in Ratmalana

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Police have uncovered several information regarding the driver of the van who was arrested yesterday (25) in Ratmalana for driving without obeying police orders. Police Media Sp... Read More


South Asian Athletics C'ships: Rumesh Tharanga wins gold in Men's javelin throw

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga claimed the gold medal in the Men's javelin throw event at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi... Read More


South Asian Athletics C'ships: Dasuni Kaushalya wins gold in Women's 400m Hurdles in Ranchi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka's Dasuni Kaushalya won the gold medal in the Women's 400m Hurdles event at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, ... Read More


Saudi national arrested over alleged assault on flight attendants

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A Saudi Arabian national has been arrested by the Katunayake Airport Police in connection with an incident in which two SriLankan Airlines flight attendants were assaulted onboar... Read More


Israeli military says it conducted 'targeted strike' in central Gaza

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Israeli forces carried out a "targeted strike" on an individual in central Gaza who was planning to attack Israeli troops, Israel's military said on Saturday (Oct 25). A US-back... Read More


Navy rescues crew from distressed Merchant Vessel MV Integrity Star

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The crew of the Merchant Vessel MV Integrity Star which was in distress due to the failure in the main engines approximately 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka have been rescu... Read More


Over 30,000 in 18 districts affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A total of 31,623 individuals from 7,944 families in 18 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. At least four weather-related death... Read More


Indian visitors continue to dominate tourist arrival figures

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A total of 35,090 Indian nationals have arrived in the country thus far in the month of October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. They are am... Read More


Another individual linked to Weligama PS Chairman's murder arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Another individual who allegedly aided and abetted in the killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, has been arrested in Galle. The indi... Read More


Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre, French media report

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Two people have been arrested following a robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris which saw thieves escape with priceless jewellery, including part of the French crown jewels. Fre... Read More