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One person killed in accident at Hanguranketha

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A person has reportedly died in an accident that occurred this morning (21) in the 'Hulan Wanguwa' area of Hanguranketha, said Ada Derana reporter. Published by HT Digital Conte... Read More


SJB suspends membership of ex-Pannala PS member arrested over narcotics seizure

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of the former SJB member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha, who was arrested in connection with the seizure of t... Read More


SriLankan Airlines and govt reach agreement in principle with bondholders on bond restructuring

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have reached an agreement in principle with major bondholders on the restructuring of USD 175 million in Guaranteed Bonds due J... Read More


Four Additional Solicitors General appointed President's Counsel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Four newly promoted Additional Solicitors General of the Attorney General's Department have been appointed as President's Counsel. The swearing-in ceremony was held before the S... Read More


Woman dies, teenage son injured in acid attack in Ayagama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A 40-year-old woman has died following an acid attack on her and her 16-year-old son in the Kolabewa area, within the Ayagama Police Division. Police had received information la... Read More


Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe departs for India

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Chennai, India, this morning (21) from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, airport officials... Read More


Ex-President Ranil says 'Aragalaya' was suppressed democratically

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the 'Aragalaya' protest movement in Sri Lanka were suppressed through democratic means. Wickremesinghe further commented: "Bec... Read More


Father and son seek Rs. 100M in compensation for wrongful arrest by police during 'Yukthiya'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by a father and son seeking Rs. 100 million in compensation for the alleged violation of t... Read More


One of world's largest passenger aircraft makes emergency landing at BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Emirates flight EK-434, en route from Dubai to Brisbane, Australia, has made an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night. The e... Read More


Over 375kg of heroin, 'Ice' and 2 firearms seized from fishing vessel intercepted off southern coast

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Authorities have revealed details and exact weights of the narcotic substances discovered on the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy off the southern coast and ... Read More