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Rise in child accidents a growing concern, expert warns

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A pediatrician at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila, Professor Ruwanthi Perera has raised concerns over the increasing number of accidents involving children. Spe... Read More


Police uncover more details related to Kandana shooting

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Police have uncovered further details in relation to the shooting which took place at around 10 a.m. opposite the Kandana Police Station. Two unidentified assailants opened fire ... Read More


Individual remanded over another illegal motor vehicle registration incident

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- An individual who was arrested over an incident involving the illegal registration of a motor vehicle that had not been lawfully cleared through Sri Lanka Customs, has been remand... Read More


Unidentified bodies discovered in Mannar, Bagawantalawa, and Mount Lavinia

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka Police reported that three unidentified male bodies were discovered in separate locations across the country on Wednesday (July 2). One body was found on the beach at O... Read More


Hundreds evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of residents and tourists, officials said on Thursday (Jul 3). Hot, dry weat... Read More


Customs records over Rs. 1 Trillion in revenue in first six months of 2025

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka Customs has earned revenue exceeding Rs. 1 trillion (Rs. 1,000 billion) during the first six months of 2025, according to Media Spokesperson and Additional Director Gene... Read More


Derana leads Sri Lanka in digital broadcasting excellence with two APAC awards

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka's premier news provider, Ada Derana, has been recognised for its excellence in digital broadcasting at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2025, held at th... Read More


Sri Lanka's economic outlook remains positive but global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks: IMF

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka's economic outlook remains positive, however, global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to the country's macroeconomic and social stability, the Internati... Read More


Police fire tear gas due tense situation in Kahawatta

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Police fired tear gas to disperse a crowd due a tense situation in Kahawatta, following the funeral of the youth who was shot dead in Kahawatta on 30 June, police said. Published... Read More


SLTB bus overturns in Wattegama, 15 injured

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- At least 15 individuals have been injured when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus traveling from Kudugala to Kandy via Wattegama veered off the road and overturned near a hous... Read More