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Israel hits Iran's largest petrochemical complex after Trump threat

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Israel struck Iran's largest petrochemical complex on Monday (Apr 6), as the Islamic Republic defied threats from US President Donald Trump to devastate civilian infrastructure i... Read More


Fire breaks out at wax fabric manufacturing factory in Wattala

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A fire has broken out this morning (06) at a wax fabric manufacturing factory located in the Mabolaarea of Wattala. The Fire Brigade stated that three fire trucks, along with 13... Read More


Man nabbed for soliciting bribe posing as land official

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A broker who solicited and accepted a bribe of Rs. 45,000 has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The suspe... Read More


GMOA temporarily ends strike

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The island-wide strike launched by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will be temporarily concluded from 8.00 a.m. today (06). The strike was launched by the GM... Read More


Man attacked to death in Panamura; Two suspects arrested

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A 46-year-old man has been attacked to death in the Panamura area. The victim, a resident of Panamura, was reportedly attacked last night (05) while visiting another house in th... Read More


Imported cigarettes worth Rs. 507 million seized by Customs

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Sri Lanka Customs officials have seized 3,380,000 illegally imported foreign cigarette sticks during an inspection of a container brought into the country. The container, which ... Read More


Over 4,600 litres of hoarded diesel seized in Kalmunai

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A stock of 4,620 litres of diesel has been seized by Kalmunai Headquarters Police during a raid conducted today (06) on Madhavan Road in Kalmunai. The diesel, stored in 22 barre... Read More


Police warn of surge in online financial scams during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when using online platforms during the festive period owing to a surge in financial scams. During the Sinhala and H... Read More


12-hour water cut in Homagama area today

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 01) today (06). In an official statement, the Boa... Read More


12-hour water cut announced for several areas in Homagama tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 02) tomorrow (07). Accordingly, a 12-hour water c... Read More