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Person hospitalised following shooting in Weliweriya

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- A shooting has occurred in the Araliyagaha Junction area of the Weliweriya Police Division, injuring one person, according to police. The injured individual, identified as a 26... Read More


Several radiation machines at Apeksha Hospital breakdown disrupting cancer treatment

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- The Government Radiological Technologists Association states that three out of the five radiation machines used to treat cancer patients at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama have b... Read More


Nationwide GMOA strike ends today, A'pura Hospital strike continues

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- The token strike launched by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) across all hospitals in the country in protest of the sexual assault of a female doctor conclude... Read More


Govt aware of challenges, committed to solutions - President assures university teachers

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and academics from the Federation of University Teachers' Association (FUTA) was held this morning (13) at the Presidential ... Read More


Former MP Lakshman Wijemanne quits UNP and joins SJB

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- Former Member of Parliament for the Kalutara District, Lakshman Wijemanne, has announced his decision to leave the United National Party (UNP) and join the Samagi Jana Balawegay... Read More


Sexual assault of A'pura Hospital doctor: Two including suspect's sister arrested

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- The sister of the suspect linked to the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, along with another individual, has been arrested, police confirm... Read More


O/L exam: Notice on collection of NIC confirmation letters

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced that G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination candidates who have not yet obtained their National Identity Card (NIC) confirmation letters... Read More


Showers expected in Eastern Province & Mullaittivu District

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- The Department of Meteorology says that a few showers will occur in Eastern Province and in Mullaitivu District today (13). Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places... Read More


Former Superintendent of Boossa Prison shot dead

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- A former Superintendent (SP) of the Boossa Prison, Siridath Dhammika, was shot by an unidentified gunman at Thalagaha in Akmeemana, according to police. Akmeemana Police stated... Read More


Elephant attacks person after Hindu temple procession in Kotagala

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- An elephant brought to participate in a Perahera (procession) held at a Hindu temple in Kotagala town, Hatton, has reportedly attacked and injured a person. The person injured ... Read More