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Special bus services launched for Deepavali travellers

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- Special bus services have been launched jointly by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and the National Transport Commission (NTC) to facilitate passengers travelling from Colombo... Read More


Two arrested over alleged pyramid financial scheme in Negombo

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- Two individuals have been arrested in Negombo in connection with an alleged pyramid financial scheme, police stated. The duo was apprehended yesterday (03), following an investiga... Read More


Woman found dead at home in Saliyawewa; husband suspected in murder

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- Police have launched an investigation after a 32-year-old woman was found dead inside a house in the Kumbukkalla area in Saliyawewa last evening (03), police stated. According to ... Read More


Puttalam court suspends controversial transfer of Anamaduwa school principal

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- The Puttalam Provincial High Court has issued an interim injunction suspending the transfer of the principal of Anamaduwa Mudalakkulia Vijaya Maha Vidyalaya, restraining the Secret... Read More


Fire breaks out at vehicle spare parts shop in Akurana

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- A fire has broken out at a motor vehicle spare parts shop in Kudugala, Akurana this morning (04), police said. The fire, which broke out at around 5:00 a.m. also disrupted traffic... Read More


Landslide disrupts train services on Upcountry Railway Line

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- Train services on the Upcountry railway line have been disrupted following a landslide early this morning (04), between Bandarawela and Heeloya. A large quantity of earth and rock... Read More


Rs. 47 billion supplementary estimate presented in parliament

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- A supplementary estimate amounting to Rs. 47 billion has been presented to parliament today (04) to ease the financial burden on the public arising from rising fuel prices and prov... Read More


61-year-old man arrested with over 6kg of narcotics in Kalmunaikudy

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- A suspect has been arrested with over six kilograms of narcotics illegally in his possession during a special joint search operation conducted in Kalmunaikudy, Ampara. The operati... Read More


PM Harini holds bilateral talks with leaders of Rwanda, Jamaica and Uganda

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders and representatives of Rwanda, Jamaica and Uganda, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth H... Read More


Train services restored on Upcountry Line following landslide

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- Train services along the Upcountry railway line were restored at around 11:15 a.m. following a temporary disruption caused by a landslide, railway authorities confirmed. Services ... Read More